About the Employer
Director of Vocational Services
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.
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.
This role requires a hands-on leader who collaborates closely with vocational staff, educational leadership, business operations, and external partners to provide meaningful work-based learning experiences that prepare students for successful transition into adulthood. The Director also plays a vital role in compliance, curriculum development, staff supervision, and fostering a student-centered, team-oriented culture.
Primary Duties and 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 Dese documentation and licensing requirements.
Support and participate in Dese 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Vocational instructors
Job coaches
Administrative staff
