Director of Career and Technical Education Jobs
Director of Career and Technical Education jobs are open across K-12 school districts, community colleges, and state education agencies, at levels from program coordinator to executive director, with specializations in workforce development, curriculum alignment, and CTE program accountability. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Estimated Start: 11/30/26
Location: Bayonet Point Middle School, 11125 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL 34654
Specialty: Intro to AV Arts and Digital Business Foundations
Grade Level: Middle School
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for developing, planning, organizing, and implementing a Career and Technical Education (CTE) instructional program for students through curriculum, lesson plans, and educational programs, while ensuring that all procedures are followed to maintain safety and security and to meet federal, state, and local regulations.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- OR
- Approval by or participation in a state-approved certification pathway program
- Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate in field or District CTE Certification
- OR
- Valid statement of eligibility
- Industry Certification/License when applicable
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FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION ONLY:
***This position may require you to teach an additional period beyond your base contract. Should this occur, you will receive additional compensation at the effective negotiated rate in addition to your base salary for instructing this additional period. This additional amount will be paid as a supplement and will be disbursed in equal payments based on the District’s established payroll calendar for this position. This amount is considered part of your salary for Florida Retirement System purposes.***
BACKGROUND SCREENING
Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening.
For more information about the Florida Clearinghouse and Level II background screening requirements, including eligibility assessments and compliance guidelines, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
Notification of Nondiscrimination: The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.
Estimated Start: 11/30/26
Location: Bayonet Point Middle School, 11125 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL 34654
Specialty: Intro to AV Arts and Digital Business Foundations
Grade Level: Middle School
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for developing, planning, organizing, and implementing a Career and Technical Education (CTE) instructional program for students through curriculum, lesson plans, and educational programs, while ensuring that all procedures are followed to maintain safety and security and to meet federal, state, and local regulations.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- OR
- Approval by or participation in a state-approved certification pathway program
- Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate in field or District CTE Certification
- OR
- Valid statement of eligibility
- Industry Certification/License when applicable
Click here for Job Description.
FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION ONLY:
***This position may require you to teach an additional period beyond your base contract. Should this occur, you will receive additional compensation at the effective negotiated rate in addition to your base salary for instructing this additional period. This additional amount will be paid as a supplement and will be disbursed in equal payments based on the District’s established payroll calendar for this position. This amount is considered part of your salary for Florida Retirement System purposes.***
BACKGROUND SCREENING
Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening.
For more information about the Florida Clearinghouse and Level II background screening requirements, including eligibility assessments and compliance guidelines, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
Notification of Nondiscrimination: The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of career and technical education jobs.
- Master's degree in education, administration, or a related field required
- Minimum five to seven years of CTE program leadership or administration experience
- Experience managing Perkins V federal funding, reporting, and compliance requirements
- Valid state administrative or superintendent licensure or eligibility to obtain it
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain industry and workforce advisory partnerships
- Knowledge of state CTE frameworks, credential pathways, and career cluster standards
Tips for Your Director of Career and Technical Education Job Search
Lead with program outcomes on your resume
CTE directors are hired to build and sustain programs, so your resume should quantify enrollment growth, industry partnership counts, and credential attainment rates you achieved. Generic leadership bullet points won't separate you from other applicants at this level.
Highlight Perkins V compliance experience
Many districts and state agencies prioritize candidates who have managed Perkins V federal funding, written local applications, and tracked performance indicators. If you've overseen Perkins reporting cycles, name the indicators and funding amounts handled directly.
Target postings by governance structure
Job titles and reporting lines vary significantly between single-district roles, regional educational service agencies, and state CTE offices. Filtering by institution type helps you apply to roles where your governance experience transfers cleanly rather than explaining a mismatch in interviews.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of career and technical education openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a portfolio of advisory board work
Interviewers for director-level CTE roles consistently ask how you've built or maintained industry advisory boards. Bring documentation of board membership, meeting cadence, and how partner feedback shaped curriculum, this differentiates you from candidates with only classroom or department-chair backgrounds.
Negotiate start date around fiscal and grant cycles
CTE director positions often open at year-end when budgets are set and grant applications are due. Proposing a start date that aligns with the district's planning calendar signals operational awareness and can strengthen your offer negotiation.
Director of Career and Technical Education Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of career and technical educations?
The most active employers for director of career and technical educations right now are Pasco County Schools, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and Appalachian State University, and the most openings are in Texas, Florida, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. State education departments and large unified school districts tend to post the highest volume of openings at this level.
How many director of career and technical education jobs are remote?
About 17% of director of career and technical education openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of overseeing labs, equipment, and in-person industry partnerships. State-level curriculum development and policy coordination roles are the most likely to offer a hybrid or remote arrangement.
How do you become a director of career and technical education?
Start by teaching or coordinating a CTE pathway at the classroom or department level, then move into a program coordinator or assistant director role where you gain experience with advisory boards, Perkins funding, and state reporting. Earning an administrative licensure and a master's degree in education leadership positions you for director-level postings. Building a record of measurable program growth and industry partnerships is what moves applications forward at the final hiring stage.
Can you get hired as a director of career and technical education without direct CTE experience?
It's uncommon but possible if your background includes closely related work such as workforce development program management, community college continuing education leadership, or state education agency roles that touched CTE compliance or curriculum. Employers are most flexible about the CTE-specific title when candidates demonstrate deep knowledge of Perkins V, industry credential frameworks, and advisory board development through adjacent experience.
What does the director of career and technical education interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with an HR screening call, followed by a panel interview with district or agency leadership that includes scenario questions on program accountability, budget management, and community partnerships. Finalists are frequently asked to present a vision or improvement plan for the CTE department. Reference checks focused on leadership style and stakeholder relationships are standard before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to director of career and technical education jobs?
You can find and apply to director of career and technical education jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from school districts, community colleges, and state education agencies across the United States. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to each listing from the page above.
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