FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE

The Middle School Career Development Coordinator will work in middle schools to support Career and Technical Education programs. This position will report to the Executive Director of Career and Technical Education.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide career development services to students participating in Career and Technical Education courses
• Work with school administrators, student services staff and CTE teachers to develop and deliver career development services and activities
• Develop business and post-secondary education partnerships to support career development services and work-based learning experiences
• Supervise and work directly with students in work-based learning experiences (job shadowing, internships, pre-apprenticeships, and apprenticeships)
• Evaluate data to develop career development services that support career development
• Use technology, software, and virtual resources to develop and deliver career development activities
• Develop and implement school Career and Technical Education testing plan with CTE teachers and students
• Maintain accurate Career and Technical Education data as defined in the NCDPI CTE Local Application System
• Support CTE pathway development with all

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Understand career development as appropriate for various grade levels from awareness through exploration
• Understand human growth and development, components for healthy relationships and value cultural diversity and equity
• Understand legal and ethical guidelines in working with students in a counseling capacity
• Understand and promote student learning and success within the school
• Collaborate and build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to utilize career development resources to support student career development experiences
• Knowledge of Common Core and NC CTE Essential Standards
• Proficiency in common desktop applications (web browsing, word processing, image editing, etc.) required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferred: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a CTE Program Area or Current Continuing License as a School Counselor at G Level
• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree and Five Years within the past Eight Years with a NCDPI Facilitating Career Development Course

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

• Eligible candidates must hold a 747 Career Development Coordinator License OR be eligible for a 747 Career Development Coordinator License with an appropriate degree and work experience

Certified Teacher Pay Schedule

PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS:

In compliance with Federal Law, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.