CTE Dean of Students - Porter County Career Center

PORTER COUNTY CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Position Description: CTE Dean
Position Title: Career and Technical Education (CTE) Dean
Location: Porter County Career and Technical Education / Porter County Career Center
Reports To: Executive Director of Career and Technical Education
Employment Classification: Administrative Position
Contract Length: 190
Salary: Salary Range 60,000-70,000 Based on Qualifications and Board Approval

POSITION SUMMARY

The CTE Dean provides administrative support for the daily operations, student services, attendance, discipline, and school safety functions of the Porter County Career Center.

Serving approximately 1,600 students across career and technical education programs representing 10 high schools and seven partner school districts, the CTE Dean plays an important role in maintaining a safe, orderly, supportive, and productive learning environment.

The position works collaboratively with the Executive Director of CTE, instructional staff, student support personnel, sending school administrators, families, and community partners to promote student success, professionalism, accountability, and career readiness.

The CTE Dean is primarily responsible for student management and day-to-day operational coordination. The position supports, but does not replace, the instructional leadership, administrative authority, and countywide responsibilities of the Executive Director.

The CTE Dean will provide daily administrative, operational, and student support to ensure a safe, positive, and productive learning environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Student Discipline and Behavior Management: Address routine student disciplinary matters, implement behavioral interventions, communicate with parents and sending schools, and refer serious disciplinary concerns to the Executive Director or authorized administrator.
• Student Attendance and Engagement: Monitor student attendance, coordinate interventions, communicate with sending schools, and support student accountability, engagement, and program completion.
• Daily Building Operations: Coordinate daily operations, including substitute coverage, student supervision, transportation, parking, scheduling adjustments, and building activities.
• School Safety and Security: Support implementation of school safety protocols, emergency procedures, drills, and security initiatives while maintaining a visible administrative presence throughout the Career Center.
• Student Services and Support: Collaborate with Student Success Coordinators, counselors, teachers, and sending school personnel to address student needs, promote student success, and provide appropriate interventions and resources.
• Staff Support and Communication: Serve as an accessible administrative resource for teachers and staff, assist with classroom management concerns, coordinate daily staffing needs, and promote a positive and collaborative school environment.
• Instructional and Program Support: Assist with the implementation of instructional expectations, certification testing, dual credit activities, work-based learning coordination, and program improvement initiatives as directed by the Executive Director.
• Parent and District Communication: Maintain effective communication with parents, guardians, teachers, and administrators from participating school districts regarding student concerns, attendance, behavior, and daily operations.
• Administrative Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate student discipline and attendance records, assist with data collection and reporting, support compliance with established procedures, and communicate operational concerns to the Executive Director.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director that support the effective daily operation of Porter County CTE.

The CTE Dean works under the direction of the Executive Director of Career and Technical Education. Formal teacher evaluations, instructional leadership, personnel supervision, serious disciplinary decisions, building-level administrative accountability, and countywide CTE leadership remain the responsibility of the Executive Director or another appropriately qualified and authorized administrator.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience in secondary education, career and technical education, student services, or educational leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with high school students, families, teachers, and administrators.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of student discipline, attendance interventions, and positive behavior support.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced educational environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success, school safety, professionalism, and collaborative leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, educational leadership, administration, counseling, or a related field.
• Indiana Building Level Administrator License or eligibility for appropriate administrative licensure.
• Experience in career and technical education programming.
• Experience working with multiple school districts or shared educational programs.
• Familiarity with Indiana CTE requirements, student certifications, dual credit, and work-based learning.
• Experience coordinating student support services, school operations, or discipline.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A student-centered approach to decision-making.
• Visibility, accessibility, and responsiveness to staff and students.
• Fairness, consistency, and professionalism.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• The ability to listen, collaborate, and value staff input.
• Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving.
• Respect for confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Dependability, sound judgment, and personal accountability.
• Commitment to recognizing and celebrating student and staff success.
• A willingness to support the mission and continuous improvement of Porter County CTE.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

The CTE Dean shall be evaluated by the Executive Director of Career and Technical Education or designated supervisor based on the responsibilities outlined in this position description, established performance expectations, and applicable district procedures.

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