Career Pathway Senior Specialist

Description

• Collaborate with the local industry partners and pathway teachers to develop course progression pathways and work-based learning experiences aligned to industry needs
• Support with the coordination of work-based learning opportunities with external partners for established early college career exposure and CTE pathways
• Maintain and keep up-to-date site/District partnership databases to provide student participation in work-based learning; maintain a database of student and partner work-based learning experiences and partnerships with the school.
• Assist the school site principal pathway/academy leads and instructional leadership team to implement and advocate for the development of a robust integrated pathway work-based learning program with classroom projects with student self-assessments.
• Promote the integration of career concepts and work-based learning opportunities into academic courses and with the school community more broadly
• Support the inclusion of family partnership opportunities in support of pathway implementation and enhancement
• Provide presentations workshops etc. to students and families in content related to early college career exposure and CTE pathways

• Coordinate dual enrollment course offerings in collaboration with the regional manager and school site principal
• In collaboration with and under the direction of the school site Administrative Team oversee the day-to-day operations of the dual enrollment program including the course review and approval process managing student enrollments course registrations and verifying eligibility.
• Monitor and track student progress throughout the program to ensure they meet program requirements.
• Develop appropriate strategies processes and procedures for increasing student participation in dual enrollment programs; research best practices and network with coordinators in other districts.

• Work in collaboration with the Principal and the Regional Office to achieve site and organizational goals
• Perform other related duties as related and assigned including but not limited to student supervision small group student advising etc.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to Aspire Public Schools mission vision value statements standards policies and procedures operating instructions confidentiality standards and the code of ethical behavior

• Demonstrated commitment to students and learning
• Knowledge of early college programming and guided college pathways is preferable (or interest in learning)
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly
• Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and interact effectively with different audiences
• Strong attention to detail
• Maintain accurate records

• Bachelors degree preferred
• AA degree or equivalent work experience is required

• 3 years of experience managing and coordinating projects
• Experience working in a school or classroom setting preferred

• Moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Assessing the accuracy neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists hands and/or fingers.

• Clear the Department of Justice background screening
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Provide health (TB) clearance

• Work indoors in a standard office environment computer lab and/or classroom environment
• Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments
• Exposure to dust oils and cleaning chemicals
• Some exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environment
• May be required to work outside of typical work days and office hours to meet operational deadlines