Assistant Director MMTC

• Mid-Maine Technical Center

Assistant Director
Start Date: July 1, 2024

Mid-Maine Technical Center is a regional, technical high school serving 11th and 12th grade students from
Lawrence, Messalonskee, Waterville, and Winslow High Schools. MMTC offers twenty-seven technical
courses that prepare students for post-secondary education and employment by providing instruction
and practical experiences through industry-recognized curricula.

Job Goal:
The primary goal of this position is to build positive relationships and work collaboratively with students,
staff, parents, industry and educational partners throughout multiple sending districts to facilitate
opportunities for students.

• QUALIFICATIONS
  The Assistant Director (AD) shall possess and maintain appropriate State of Maine certification:
  Building Administrator (040) or Assistant Building Administrator (045)
   A practical knowledge of industrial, technical, and business operations, career and technical
  education (CTE) and CTE standards.
  A working knowledge of state and federal special education rules and regulations including IDEA
  and ESSA.
  Preference will be given to individuals with previous administrative or career and technical
  experience and familiarity with current research based teaching/learning strategies.
  Excellent people and communication skills.
   Ability to work in a team environment
  Ability to use technology to develop and maintain appropriate documentation of student
  records.
   Must be able to problem solve with a creative, entrepreneurial approach
   Must possess strong program leadership capabilities and excellent personnel skill
   Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director may find appropriate
  
  
• Performance Responsibilities
   Develop ideas and support a marketing plan including materials, both printed and electronic,
  that highlight the programs and services available to prospective students, parents, and
  community members at MMTC. The Assistant Director will be responsible for supporting and
  maintaining up-to-date materials on the school's social media sites and websites.
   Develop and review with the Director, on an annual basis, a student handbook and registration
  materials that are consistent with State established guidelines and regulations.
  Organize and maintain on-going visitation and orientation opportunities that encourage and
  support prospective students, parents, staff and others to become acquainted with the
  programs available through MMTC.
•  Implements data-driven decision making for documenting and validating student achievement
  through the use of assessment techniques and strategies in order to improve instruction.
   Assist classroom teachers in the establishment and/or review of program competencies that
  are consistent with state and/or national standards.
   Coordinates, facilitates and evaluates the curriculum and instructional programs and makes
  appropriate recommendations.
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   Assist staff with the implementation of accommodations outlined in IEP and 504 plans.
  Organize and manage a student record-keeping system.
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  Develop and maintain course descriptions that describe program competencies, student
  expectations, and opportunities for further study or employment for each program area.
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   Work collaboratively with administrative and instructional staff in the ongoing implementation
  and updating of an electronic attendance and grading system.
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   Assist the Director with teacher evaluations and recertification.
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   Assist the Director with the completion of grants.
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   Provide assistance in resolving scheduling and credit attainment issues.
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   Assist staff with establishing relationships with community, business and industry groups.
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   Develops appropriate staff development and training opportunities for teachers that are
  focused on curriculum, instruction and assessment.
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   Assists in the selection of appropriate textbooks, teacher guides and other instructional
  materials.
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   Ensures that all programs have active Program Advisory Committees (PAC) in compliance with
  state guidelines.
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   Assists Director in implementing and maintaining an effective mentorship model.
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  Assist staff with corrective action regarding student issues, including communication with
  parents and sending school administrators.
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   Oversee student activities and student organizations.
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   Serve on statewide committees to represent Mid-Maine Technical Center students and faculty.
   Establish and maintain school-wide programs and assemblies.
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  Plan and organize the annual Fall Open House/College/Career Fair and end of year celebrations
  for seniors and underclassmen.
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   Serve as a member of the Administrative Team.
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   Develop, in collaboration with sending school guidance staff, a recruitment and admissions
  process.
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   Encourage, support, and oversee a student mentoring/placement program that provides an
  opportunity for students to gain practical work experience through employment with local
  business and industry, including post-secondary training and job opportunities.
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   Oversee student activities and student organizations.
   Perform additional duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the director.
• Terms of Employment:
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   Salary based on Administrators’ salary schedule; 260 days.
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  Application materials may be obtained on the Mid-Maine Technical Center website, www.mmtc.me or
  by calling the MMTC office at 873-0102. Submitted applications should include a completed application,
  cover letter, and resume. Applications will be accepted until April 19, 2024 at 2pm.

Applications should be sent electronically to kwaite@aos92.org or can be mailed to:
Mid-Maine Technical Center
c/o Assistant Director
3 Brooklyn Avenue
Waterville, Maine 04901