Manager of Career Technical Education - Alabama Connections Academy

Alabama Connections Academy (ALCA) is a tuition-free virtual public school serving students in grades K–12 throughout Alabama. ALCA is authorized by Limestone County Schools. The school contracts with Connections Education LLC to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy is accredited by Cognia.

Working remotely in Alabama, the Manager of Career Technical Education (CTE) will serve as a 12-month administrator responsible for the oversight, compliance, and strategic growth of ALCA's Career and Technical Education programs. This individual will report to the Principal and serve as a member of the school's leadership team.

The Manager of CTE will ensure program quality, regulatory compliance, accountability reporting, teacher support, and expansion of career pathways aligned to state workforce needs. The position requires collaboration with school leadership, CTE teachers, centralized service teams, and the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE).

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee all CCRI (College and Career Readiness Indicator) processes and documentation;
• Manage all TAPE (Technical Assistance Program Evaluation) requirements within Cognia, including evidence uploads, scoring, and documentation;
• Coordinate directly with ALSDE and state CTE representatives;
• Ensure proper administration, tracking, and reporting of industry credentialing exams;
• Maintain multi-year compliance documentation in accordance with state and accreditation standards;
• Prepare for and support all state audits and monitoring reviews related to CTE;
• Monitor program quality indicators and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Supervise CTE instructional staff;
• Support teachers in delivering high-quality, industry-aligned instruction;
• Remove administrative burdens related to credentialing logistics and compliance reporting;
• Support the development and oversight of Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs);
• Facilitate advisory committee development and documentation;
• Provide onboarding, mentorship coordination, and certification pathway support for new CTE teachers;
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure equitable student access to CTE pathways.

• Manage CTE program budgets and resource allocation;
• Oversee registration, fee tracking, and coordination for credentialing exams and CTSO participation;
• Ensure appropriate documentation and reconciliation between school systems and state reporting platforms;
• Monitor enrollment and pathway progression for CTE students;
• Support graduation planning related to CCRI completion;
• Represent ALCA at state meetings, conferences, and industry partnership events.

• Develop and expand CTE pathways aligned to workforce demand;
• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners and advisory committees;
• Develop work-based learning and internship opportunities where appropriate;
• Support the integration of K–12 career awareness initiatives;
• Collaborate with school leadership on long-term CTE growth and sustainability planning.

• Serve as a member of the school's leadership team;
• Collaborate on schoolwide strategic initiatives;
• Support accountability, accreditation, and school improvement efforts;
• Be available to manage CTE-related emergencies or urgent compliance needs;
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in education, preferably including Career and Technical Education;
• Alabama teaching or counseling certification required;
• Alabama Administrative Certification required;
• Master's degree preferred;
• Experience with CTE compliance, credentialing, or accreditation processes preferred;
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a school environment;
• Strong understanding of CCRI requirements and workforce readiness pathways preferred;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to manage complex compliance processes with high attention to detail;
• Technological proficiency, including experience with data systems and documentation platforms;
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced virtual environment;
• Ability to travel periodically for state meetings, testing coordination, or industry events as needed.
• Two-step authentication is required to access all systems and may require the use of a personal device
• This is a 12-month administrative position.