What are the responsibilities and job description for the Partner of Industry - Cherry Creek Innovation Campus position at Cherry Creek School District?
Job Title: Partner of Industry
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Classification Group: Professional Technical
Supervising Position: Director or designee
Pay Plan: Professional Technical
Pay Range: Range 09
Last Updated: April 2, 2026
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JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for developing and sustaining strategic partnerships with industry, community organizations, and workforce stakeholders to expand high-quality, career-connected work-based learning opportunities for CTE students. This role serves as a critical bridge between education and industry, aligning academic programs with workforce needs to create meaningful pathways from high school to postsecondary education, apprenticeships, and careers. Lead the development of work-based learning opportunities including internships, apprenticeships, job shadows, and industry-sponsored projects, while also collaborating closely with educators to integrate real-world experiences into CTE pathways. This position also supports program growth by securing industry engagement in advisory committees, guest speaking, and program development.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time 1. Recruit industry partners to establish and expand work-based learning (WBL) opportunities for CTE students, including but not limited to apprenticeships, internships, job shadows, and industry-sponsored projects. Daily 30% 2. Manage and maintain processes and procedures for tracking and documenting industry partnership engagement and WBL placements. Daily 15% 3. Lead the formation, development, and maintenance of new and existing industry partnerships to support student achievement. Daily 10% 4. Provide guidance and support to staff on integrating industry partnerships into the classroom and techniques to expand industry engagement. Weekly 5% 5. Design and implement scalable partnership models that can be replicated across programs and different school-based sites. Weekly 10% 6. Collaborate with teachers to inform program design based on industry trends and partner feedback. Weekly 10% 7. Collaborate with CTE teachers to recruit and secure industry representation on CTE advisory committees. Monthly 5% 8. Represent the CCSD WBL at industry events, conferences, and community engagements to promote programs and expand partnerships. Monthly 5% 9. Build and maintain strong professional relationships with all industry and district colleagues, ensuring collective and collaborative support. Monthly 5% 10. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily 5% TOTAL 100%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Classification Group: Professional Technical
Supervising Position: Director or designee
Pay Plan: Professional Technical
Pay Range: Range 09
Last Updated: April 2, 2026
Pay Information
Benefits Information
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for developing and sustaining strategic partnerships with industry, community organizations, and workforce stakeholders to expand high-quality, career-connected work-based learning opportunities for CTE students. This role serves as a critical bridge between education and industry, aligning academic programs with workforce needs to create meaningful pathways from high school to postsecondary education, apprenticeships, and careers. Lead the development of work-based learning opportunities including internships, apprenticeships, job shadows, and industry-sponsored projects, while also collaborating closely with educators to integrate real-world experiences into CTE pathways. This position also supports program growth by securing industry engagement in advisory committees, guest speaking, and program development.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time 1. Recruit industry partners to establish and expand work-based learning (WBL) opportunities for CTE students, including but not limited to apprenticeships, internships, job shadows, and industry-sponsored projects. Daily 30% 2. Manage and maintain processes and procedures for tracking and documenting industry partnership engagement and WBL placements. Daily 15% 3. Lead the formation, development, and maintenance of new and existing industry partnerships to support student achievement. Daily 10% 4. Provide guidance and support to staff on integrating industry partnerships into the classroom and techniques to expand industry engagement. Weekly 5% 5. Design and implement scalable partnership models that can be replicated across programs and different school-based sites. Weekly 10% 6. Collaborate with teachers to inform program design based on industry trends and partner feedback. Weekly 10% 7. Collaborate with CTE teachers to recruit and secure industry representation on CTE advisory committees. Monthly 5% 8. Represent the CCSD WBL at industry events, conferences, and community engagements to promote programs and expand partnerships. Monthly 5% 9. Build and maintain strong professional relationships with all industry and district colleagues, ensuring collective and collaborative support. Monthly 5% 10. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily 5% TOTAL 100%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.
- Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
- Master’s degree in education or related field
- Minimum of five (5) years of professional teaching experience
- Current Colorado Department of Education (CDE) secondary teaching license
- Ability to obtain Secondary CTE Work-based Learning Coordinator Credential within six (6) months of hire
- Colorado driver’s license
- Strong presentation skills across various settings
- Experience establishing partnerships with business and industry
- Experience organizing groups, coordinating activities, and supervising projects with an emphasis on innovation and student achievement
- Advanced knowledge of Colorado Career and Technical Education
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced interpersonal relations and teamwork skills
- Advanced problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
- Advanced leadership and management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments effectively and efficiently
- Ability and willingness to become proficient in multiple digital platforms and information systems, including but not limited to Oracle, Schoology, PowerSchool, Salesforce, etc.
- Commitment to following Board of Education policies, district policies, and departmental procedures
- Normal school district and office environment
- Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
- Frequent standing and walking
- Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pulling, and pushing
- Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision
- Eye/hand coordination
- Usually a moderate noise level
- Primarily works indoors
- May occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions when traveling to various district sites
- Willingness to flex workday and work outside of regular business hours as needed
- Experience working in the public sector, specifically public education
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
- Knowledge of secondary work-based learning programs including internships, apprenticeships, and industry sponsored projects
- Experience developing and implementing educational marketing campaigns
- Experience developing and implementing events
- Experience working with industry partners in a K-12 education setting
- Experience working independently to identify and develop new leads for outbound prospecting.
- Experience building, managing, and advancing industry partnerships to support strategic goals.
- Experience securing in-kind and equipment donations through proactive outreach and partnership development.
- Experience in aligning CTE education programs with local/regional workforce and labor market needs.
- Ability to serve as a connector between education and industry, translating workforce needs into programmatic outcomes for CTE programs.
- Strong networking and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage senior-level industry partners.
- Experience collaborating across internal teams (teachers, administrators) to implement industry partnership driven initiatives and strategic outcomes.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, particularly with external stakeholders and industry audiences.
- Experience leveraging data to evaluate program effectiveness and inform partnership strategy.
- Ability to understand macro and micro economic labor needs/data.
- Understanding of district wide CTE programing/certifications and its alignment to workforce needs.