PROGRAM DIRECTOR MEDICAL MAGNET

POSITION SUMMARY
The Program Director, Medical Magnet Program provides strategic, instructional, and operational leadership for the planning, implementation, management, and continuous improvement of Atlanta Public Schools' healthcare-focused magnet program. This position oversees the development of an innovative educational model that integrates rigorous academic instruction, healthcare career pathways, dual enrollment opportunities, industry-recognized credentials, and work-based learning experiences.

The Program Director collaborates with district and school leadership, higher education institutions, healthcare organizations, and community partners to ensure program alignment with academic standards, graduation requirements, workforce expectations, and postsecondary opportunities. The position is responsible for coordinating program operations, curriculum development, student recruitment and enrollment, partnerships, resource management, and performance monitoring to support student success and long-term program sustainability.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Education Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, Healthcare Administration, Workforce Development, or a related ?eld required

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• GaPSC Certificate Level 5 or higher in Educational Leadership required, or eligibility for certification through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission
• Relevant professional certifications or credentials related to educational administration, career and technical education, or healthcare education preferred

WORK EXPEREINCE:

• 6 years of progressively responsible experience in K-12 education, instructional leadership, career and technical education, workforce development, healthcare education, or related program administration required

• Experience developing, implementing, or managing complex educational programs or initiatives required
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects and establishing partnerships with educational institutions, industry organizations, or community stakeholders required
• Experience with specialized magnet programs, career academies, healthcare pathways, or innovative educational models preferred
• Experience with Georgia CTAE requirements, dual enrollment, master scheduling, and work-based learning preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of K-12 instructional programs, curriculum development, graduation requirements, and postsecondary readiness
• Knowledge of Georgia CTAE standards, healthcare career pathways, dual enrollment, industry credentials, and work-based learning requirements
• Strong strategic planning, program development, project management, and organizational leadership skills
• Ability to coordinate complex educational initiatives involving multiple departments, institutions, and external partners
• Knowledge of master scheduling, course sequencing, student enrollment, and academic program operations
• Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with higher education institutions, healthcare organizations, and community stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate program performance and implement improvement strategies
• Knowledge of budget administration, resource allocation, grant management, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities, establish timelines, monitor deliverables, and achieve measurable program outcomes
• Ability to promote equitable access, student achievement, innovation, and continuous improvement

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Leads the planning, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Medical Magnet Program in alignment with district strategic priorities, academic expectations, and healthcare workforce needs
• Develops and manages comprehensive program implementation plans, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, performance measures, and strategies for long-term sustainability
• Coordinates the development and implementation of rigorous, interdisciplinary curricula that integrate academic instruction, healthcare career pathways, dual enrollment, industry-recognized credentials, and experiential learning
• Collaborates with district and school leadership to align instructional programming, course sequences, master scheduling, graduation requirements, CTAE standards, and postsecondary pathways
• Establishes and maintains partnerships with colleges, universities, healthcare institutions, industry organizations, and community stakeholders to expand educational and career opportunities for students
• Coordinates partnership agreements and collaborative initiatives supporting dual enrollment, clinical observations, internships, job shadowing, professional mentorship, and other work-based learning experiences
• Develops and coordinates student recruitment, application, enrollment, onboarding, and transition processes in collaboration with school leadership, counselors, families, and district departments
• Establishes strategies to support student achievement, engagement, retention, credential attainment, pathway completion, and successful transitions to postsecondary education and healthcare careers
• Collaborates with instructional teams and external partners to identify professional learning opportunities, innovative instructional practices, healthcare technologies, and industry-aligned educational resources
• Oversees program operations, including staffing recommendations, instructional resources, laboratory and equipment needs, technology integration, and coordination with district support departments
• Develops, monitors, and manages program budgets, expenditures, resource allocations, grants, and external funding opportunities to support effective implementation and sustainability
• Ensures program activities comply with applicable district policies, state and federal requirements, student safety standards, healthcare-related protocols, and partnership agreements
• Establishes and monitors key performance indicators related to student enrollment, academic achievement, dual enrollment participation, industry credential attainment, work-based learning, and program completion
• Analyzes program data, stakeholder feedback, and emerging healthcare workforce trends to evaluate effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend program enhancements
• Prepares and presents program updates, implementation reports, performance outcomes, and recommendations to district leadership, the Superintendent, Board of Education, and external stakeholders as requested
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in person and be available to work on-site during regular business hours and as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or their representative

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods
• Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions
• Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer
• Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head
• Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis. Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict
• Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors
• Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress
• Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: N/A

The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. 

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position.  It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.  Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.  

COMPENSATION:
Salary Grade: 135
Salary Range: Salary Schedules - Atlanta Public Schools
Work Year: 252 days (Annual)