Middle School Career Investigations Instructor
Middle School Career Investigations Instructor
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Job Description
Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking Middle School Career Investigations Instructorsto join our growing division for the 25/26 School Year!
In this new and unique role you will provide students with early exposure to career pathways workplace readiness skills and postsecondary planning. This position supports students in exploring their interests strengths and goals through engaging standardsbased instruction aligned with Virginias Career Investigations foster a classroom environment that promotes career awareness selfdiscovery and lifelong learning while helping students make informed decisions about high school course selections and future opportunities. This role also involves collaboration with school counselors CTE staff and community partners to enhance the relevance and impact of career exploration activities.
Essential Functions:
- Plans and implements standardsbased lessons that introduce students to a wide range of career clusters and postsecondary options
- Incorporates projectbased learning career assessments and realworld applications to foster exploration and critical thinking
- Guides students in identifying personal interests strengths and potential career pathways
- Introduces tools such as career inventories digital portfolios and goalsetting activities
- Teaches essential soft skills such as communication teamwork time management and problemsolving
- Provides students with opportunities to practice these skills through classroom projects and simulations
- Educates students about high school course planning dual enrollment industry certifications and CTE pathways
- Connects students with information about local industries college options apprenticeships and military service
- Works with counselors CTE staff and community members to coordinate guest speakers career days and field experiences
- Maintains relationships with business and industry partners to enhance program relevance
- Utilizes Xello SCPSs chosen career exploration platform to support individualized student exploration.
- Incorporates multimedia and technology tools to support 21stcentury skill development
- Tracks student progress and maintains required documentation for student portfolios career plans and instructional data
- Assesses learning through formative and summative measures aligned to course competencies
- Builds relationships with students to support socialemotional development and college/career confidence
- Creates a classroom culture that promotes curiosity respect and selfdiscovery
- Remains informed about current labor market trends educational technology and instructional best practices
- Engages in ongoing professional growth to improve program effectiveness and student outcomes
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Education and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Currently possesses a Technical Professional Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional License
- An acceptable rating of prior teaching experience as applicable
Working WithSpotsylvania County Public Schools:
Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24000 Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
So what sets us apart Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member you become part of something much bigger Your success directly influences our students success. Here YOU make a difference.
The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary monthly PTO accrual robust healthcare benefit plans enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match FMLA and ShortTerm Disability leave Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and employer paid Life Insurance.
To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools and our teams please visit our website athttps:// Eligibility:Eligible
Together we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the#WeAreSpotsyteam.
Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to nondiscrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.
A workplace that values unique perspectives fosters belonging and ensures opportunities for all to thrive.
Employment Type
Full-Time
