Assistant Director of Career Readiness / Darlington County Institute of Technology

Darlington County School District

Excellence in Teaching & Learning for Each Child, Every Day

Now Hiring: Assistant Director of Career Readiness 

Darlington County Institute of Technology (DCIT) 

215-Day Administrative Position

Darlington County School District is seeking a strong, student-centered leader to serve as Assistant Director of Career Readiness at the Darlington County Institute of Technology (DCIT). At the center of this role is a clear responsibility: expanding access to meaningful career pathways and ensuring students graduate prepared for college, career, or military service.

This position plays a critical role in supporting the day-to-day leadership of DCIT while strengthening districtwide Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. This is an opportunity to help build systems that connect students to real-world opportunities and future success.

What This Role Will Do

Support Career Pathways and Student Success

• Expand access to high-quality CTE programs, industry credentials, and work-based learning opportunities
• Support systems that ensure students are prepared for postsecondary success
• Promote student engagement through relevant, career-connected learning experiences

 Strengthen Instruction and Program Quality 

• Support the implementation of high-quality CTE instruction aligned to district and state standards
• Assist in monitoring instructional quality and providing feedback to teachers
• Support program development aligned to workforce demand and student interest
• Drive continuous improvement based on student outcomes and program data

Use Data to Improve Outcomes

Build Partnerships that Expand Opportunity 

• Support partnerships with adult education, business, industry, and postsecondary institutions
• Assist in coordinating internships, job shadowing, and work-based learning
• Strengthen advisory committees to ensure programs remain relevant and aligned

Support Staff and Build Capacity 

• Assist in recruiting, developing, and retaining high-quality CTE educators
• Support teacher evaluation and professional growth
• Build consistency in program expectations and instructional practices

Align Systems and Operations

• Support scheduling, transportation coordination, and student access to programs
• Maintain inventory and support procurement aligned to program needs
• Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal CTE requirements

Who We're Seeking

We are seeking a leader who:

• Believes career readiness is a core outcome for every student
• Understands how to connect education to real-world opportunities
• Demonstrates strong organizational and operational leadership
• Uses data to drive decisions and improve programs
• Builds strong relationships with educators, students, and community partners
• Leads with clarity, urgency, and purpose
• Translates systems into results for students

Qualifications

• Valid South Carolina certification as a Principal or Vocational Center Director
• Minimum five (5) years of secondary education experience
• Demonstrated success leading instructional programs and managing operations
• Experience in Career and Technical Education preferred
• Experience with workforce partnerships, credentials, or program coordination preferred

Compensation

• Base salary $77,276 commensurate with experience and credentials, according to the DCSD Administrative Salary Schedule
• Comprehensive benefits package including state retirement and health insurance
• 215-day administrative contract

• Darlington County School District values leaders who bring clarity, consistency, and results to our work

   

If you are ready to help connect students to their future--and build systems that make those opportunities real--we encourage you to apply.

Because every student deserves a path forward.

Click HERE to apply through the Darlington County School District Human Resources portal.