Director of Career and Technical Education
Job Details:
Job Title: Director of Career and Technical Education
Organization/School: Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Description: The Director of Career & Technical Education provides visionary leadership and administrative oversight for all occupational programs within the unit, including the daily operations of the county technical schools, management of federally funded programs, and direction of adult CTE offerings. The Director leads the strategic development of comprehensive career pathways that are innovative, relevant, and aligned to high-demand occupations across Delaware County. This role is responsible for securing and managing funding, including grants and federal allocations, and for ensuring effective budget development and fiscal oversight.
The Director collaborates extensively with school districts, employers, workforce development agencies, higher education institutions, and community partners to enhance career readiness and ensure programs are aligned with workforce needs, labor-market trends, and post-secondary expectations. The position requires strong leadership, an entrepreneurial mindset, and deep knowledge of K-12 education systems, state and federal laws, instructional quality, and the operational demands of both secondary and adult CTE programs.
Certification Required:
Individual with a valid PA Career & Technical Administrative Director certification, Superintendent Letter of Eligibility, or PA K-12 Principal certification may apply. Principals may apply for Director add-on certification who possess three years of professional experience in CTE.
Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree in education or vocational education and master’s degree in education required. Doctorate preferred.
Experience Required:
Job related experience in CTE or district administration with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
Experience Preferred:
5+ years in central office leadership as superintendent and/or assistant superintendent or CTE administrative experience at a Director level.
Website: https://www.dciu.org/
Start Date: Application open 12/15/2025
Application Deadline: 01/25/2026
Application URL: https://dciu.schoolspring.com?jobid=5468117
How to Apply: Application Window will open on December 15, 2025 through January 18, 2026.
Contact Information:
Frank Salerno
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Career and Technical Education
200 Yale Avenue
Morton, PA 19070
(610) 938-9000
