Director of Vocational Programs

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Overview

Director of Vocational Services - =====================================

Job Summary

The Director of Vocational Services is responsible for the day-to-day management and strategic leadership of Cardinal Cushing Centers’ vocational programming. This position ensures the delivery of individualized, high-quality vocational instruction aligned with academic standards and the developmental needs of a diverse student population.

About Us

Cardinal Cushing Centers provides a structured, supportive learning environment using a multi-modal, project-based instructional approach designed to support a wide range of learning profiles. - Key Responsibilities: - ------------------------------------- - Supervisory Responsibilities: - -------------------------------------
• Uphold and actively support the mission, vision, and values of Cardinal Cushing Centers.
• Provide daily oversight of program operations, offering educational leadership and direction to instructors, job coaches, and staff.
• Supervise, observe, and coach vocational instructors and job coaches to ensure instructional quality and professional growth.
• Partner with marketplace business operations to coordinate services and maintain effective site operations.
• Collaborate with the Associate Vice President of Marketing and Program Development in the interview and hiring process for vocational staff.
• Design, implement, and evaluate curriculum that is responsive to the unique needs of the student population, aligning with educational standards and project-based learning principles.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of vocational site and job schedules which meet individual student needs.
• Ensure full compliance with DES documentation and licensing requirements.
• Support and participate in DES licensing and site review procedures as needed.
• Maintain open, professional, and effective communication with families, guardians, advocates, school districts, state agencies (e.g., DCF), and other stakeholders.
• Lead and facilitate regular staff meetings for the vocational team, preparing agendas and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Manage district relationships and student schedules for the Vocational Alternatives Program.
• Conduct or support transition and job readiness assessments as needed.
• Serve as an active member of the educational leadership team, collaborating with peer directors and reporting to the Associate Vice President of Marketing and Program Development.
• Ensure consistent attendance and punctuality to model professional expectations.
• Take on additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Vocational instructors
• Job coaches
• Administrative staff