Career and Technical Education

Career and Technical Education Coordinators provide supporting resources to enable public and charter schools to initiate and maintain quality CTE programs in accordance with the Arkansas Department of Education, DCTE Policies & Procedures, and Federal Requirements and Guidelines. The CTE Coordinator legally binds the district/cooperative regarding the Federal Perkins and State funds and the development, implementation, and improvement of CTE programs for all districts (consortia or single LEA) in the service delivery area.

Each Career and Education (CTE) Coordinator is tasked with developing, implementing, and improving CTE programs from grades 5-12. In addition, the CTE Coordinator shall align and coordinate CTE programming with postsecondary partners, business and industry partners, and other appropriate agencies within their service area.

Outlined below are the six specific program functions for the CTE Coordinator:

1. Administration
2. Data Collection and Reporting
3. Program Development
4. Program Implementation
5. Program Improvement

6. Technical Assistance

This is a grant-funded position from the ADE Division of Career and Technical Education. The job description and day-to-day activities of the employee should reflect the development, implementation, and improvement of career and technical education programs for members of the consortia and service delivery area. DCTE may assign additional duties.