Career Tech Education Consultant
Location: Kent Intermediate School District, Kent ISD Conference Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan (Open in Google Maps)
Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026
Position Type: Full time, 200 day position; Non-Union Professional; 8 hours per day.
Salary: $79,236 Per Year
Job Categories: Special Education > Autism; Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD
Broad Statement of Responsibilities
In collaboration with the Career Readiness Director & CTE Director (CEPD 32), the Career Tech Education Consultant will work with Kent County school districts and PSAs, businesses, and community organizations to develop, support, and improve State-Approved Career Tech Ed programming, pre-CTE programming, and provide an ongoing link between the CTE Director (CEPD 32) and local CTE programs.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Act as liaison with local districts and coordinate the systematic implementation of the requirements of State-Approved CTE programming in collaboration with district staff.
Work with teachers, school staff, and administrators to support the annual updates and improvements coordinated with communication from the Office of Career & Tech Ed (OCTE).
Develop and deliver content that supports the transitions required due to annual updates in CTEIS reporting to inform districts and update their practice.
Work with teachers, school staff, and administrators to communicate and market CTE opportunities.
Develop and execute professional development programs related to Career and Technical Education on a local, district, or regional basis, based on county or district needs.
Consult and collaborate with personnel of other departments on educational projects to promote the inclusion of learning goals with CTE programming.
Collect and share data on CTE activities in Kent County.
Collect and develop resources to support the CTE programming and the CIP Self-Review process for local programs.
Represent Kent ISD at workshops, conferences, and meetings to remain current in the OCTE policy, gather information about available programs/services, and to network around best practices related to CTE.
Help raise awareness and promote enrollment of students in state-approved CTE programs across the county.
Markets services to local schools, teachers and community members.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Career Readiness and CTE.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with emphasis on curriculum development, instruction, instructional leadership, career technical education, career development, or program evaluation. Master’s degree in an aligned area or credential in career development preferred.
A valid Michigan teaching certificate required with a minimum of 3 years combined teaching and/or educational consulting experience in the CTE field.
Demonstrate abilities to represent Kent ISD in a responsible and effective manner.
Demonstrate leadership, initiative, resourcefulness, and flexibility in program development to meet the needs of stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, social media, and database management.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities. Demonstrates the ability to examine the impact of education inequities in student achievement outcomes as it aligns with race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.
Benefits
Robust benefit package includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid sick and personal days; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program; Kent ISD is a participating employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF/ SAVE plan) for eligible Federal student loans.
Additional Requirements
The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Dave Rodgers, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
Contact Information
Dave Rodgers, Assistant Superintendent HR
2930 Knapp St. NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525
Phone: (616) 365-2214
Email: daverodgers@kentisd.org
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