[Hiring] Director of Career Connected Learning @Collegiate Edu-Nation

Role Description

The Director of CEN Career Connected Learning Implementation serves as a member of the School Impact Team bringing evidence-based practices into classrooms across Missouri network districts. Reporting to the Chief of Schools, this role is responsible for the successful execution, coaching, and evaluation of the 7 Essential Elements of the Collegiate Edu-Nation (CEN) P20 model to drive exceptional student outcomes, support workforce alignment, and reduce generational poverty.

The Director works directly with district leaders, campus administrators, and teachers to:

• Increase student engagement
• Improve student achievement
• Build educator capacity within the CEN Model

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required (preferably in Educational Leadership or Curriculum and Instruction)
• Valid Missouri Educator or Administrator Certification (e.g., Principal or Superintendent Certification)
• Minimum of 5 years of successful K–12 core-content classroom teaching experience (ELA or Math preferred; rural public school experience is a plus)
• Minimum of 3–5 years of instructional coaching, campus leadership, or district-level administration
• Experience implementing Early College/Pathway models, CTE, College and Career Support programs, or Work-Based Learning pathways

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience conducting classroom walkthroughs, instructional rounds, and formal teacher observation/feedback cycles
• Proven track record in facilitating adult professional development, PLCs, and using assessment data tools (e.g., NWEA MAP, curriculum-based assessments) to drive instruction
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff members is preferred
• Deep familiarity with Missouri Learning Standards, DESE curriculum alignment frameworks, and High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM)
• Strong background in college/career readiness, early college systems, and work-based learning continua
• Skilled in systems design, cross-sector partnership development (K–12, higher ed, industry), and managing multiple projects across rural settings
• Ability to build confidential, collegial, and productive relationships with school administrators, teachers, and external stakeholders

Benefits

• Salary Range: $85,000-$95,000
• Remote work with required minimum of once a month travel across partner school districts
• Periodic travel to Texas for mandatory training sessions

Company Description

Collegiate Edu-Nation (CEN) is a technical assistance provider that facilitates the transformation of rural student outcomes and rural workforce development by partnering with local school, community, and business leaders to establish and support regionally relevant P-20 education systems.

CEN acts as an intermediary by connecting member school districts with training and resources in a number of critical areas, including:

• Capacity building
• Intentional service supports
• Statewide networking
• Professional development
• Continuous improvement systems

CEN advances a future-focused vision of college and career readiness through affordable access, transformative educator development, and exemplary technical support.