Career Development Coordinator Middle School (26-27 SY)

About the role

The career development coordinator middle school (CDC MS), under moderate supervision, supports Career and Technical Education (CTE) and provides and coordinates career development services for students. This position works collaboratively with administrators, student services personnel, and teachers to ensure the delivery of career development services in assigned schools.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Meet weekly, monthly, and annual accountability metrics set by the CTE department
• Plan, develop, coordinate, promote, and execute 5th-grade and middle school CTE career development services, career awareness, and exploration activities for assigned school(s)
• Research and provide career development, occupational, labor market, non-traditional career, and post-secondary information to increase middle school student awareness
• Assist students with the selection of appropriate CTE courses
• Develop and coordinate 5th-grade and middle school career planning activities in classrooms, groups, or individual sessions with school counselors, teachers, and other school support staff
• Career readiness tools like NCcareers.org, Naviance, and Transfr VR to increase student matriculation into middle school CTE courses and high school career pathways
• Provide and coordinate activities for 5th-grade and middle school students to develop employability skills
• Promote the integration of career research and work-based learning opportunities into CTE and core middle school courses in assigned school(s)
• Manage summer career exploration opportunities for rising 6th-grade students, current middle school students, and/or rising 9th-graders
• Collaborate with central office staff for middle school CTE teacher instructional coaching assistance
• Serve as a liaison with the business, industry, education, and military community
• Publicize partnership resources
• Engage in professional development activities at the local, regional, state, and national levels

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of curriculum in assigned area
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various learning styles, curriculum development and program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
• Knowledge of procurement and contract procedures
• Skilled in communication, both verbal and written
• Skilled in computers and software including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Ability to develop and monitor a budget
• Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment, or software related to instructional practice and business needs
• Ability to respond appropriately to situations while maintaining a professional and personable demeanor
• Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
• Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of curriculum in assigned area
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various learning styles, curriculum development and program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
• Knowledge of procurement and contract procedures
• Skilled in communication, both verbal and written
• Skilled in computers and software including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Ability to develop and monitor a budget
• Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment, or software related to instructional practice and business needs
• Ability to respond appropriately to situations while maintaining a professional and personable demeanor
• Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
• Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment

Benefits

Employee benefits may vary based on employment status and may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits offered by the school district.

Pay

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is full-time, 10 months per year.