CTE - Work-based Learning Specialist - 2026-2027

Title: CTE - Work-based Learning Specialist 

Reports To: Director of Curriculum and Instruction, CTE 

FLSA Status: Exempt

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: 

• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of a comprehensive career education program.

• Market and showcase CTE programs and opportunities to students, schools, and stakeholders.

• Monitors the division's CTE budget, including the Perkins Grant.

• Collaborates with Finance Department and Grants regarding state and federal grants. 

• Indirectly supervises CTE instruction in classrooms through classroom visits and classroom observations on a regular basis to ensure consistency of content and effectiveness of instructional delivery.

• Collaborates with teachers to coordinate events for students.

• Expand and deepen partnerships with local businesses to increase student access to career exploration and real-world engagement experiences.

• Collaborate with school counselors and building administrators to strategically identify and place students in CTE programs pathways aligned to interests and workforce demand.

• Coordinate and support school-based career events and employer interactions that enhance student exposure to local career opportunities.

• Serves as a central office liaison with the business/industry community to coordinate school-based instruction and work experience programs.

• Coordinates curriculum development, implementation, and revisions to the curriculum in K-12 Career and Technical Education programs.

• Monitors changes in laws, policies, and the CTE Course Competencies in the assigned curriculum areas and makes changes to the curriculum and programs as needed.

• Works with the Career Counselor, school counselors, and curriculum and instruction staff to explore a wide range of academic and career options.

• Lead professional learning for stakeholders focused on supporting skill development, research practices, and information aligned with state standards in these content areas.

• Collaborate with administrators to develop and monitor school-level improvement plans tied to walkthrough data and assessment outcomes.

• Collaborate with SPED, EL, and Gifted teams to ensure instructional supports are differentiated and accessible for all students. 

Qualifications:

- Collegiate Professional license with an endorsement in a Career and Technical Education area or administration and supervision.

- Ability to read, analyze, interpret educational materials, and write reports.

- Must possess excellent communication skills for diverse audiences adn the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, administrators and business/industry leaders.  

- Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience in a related field.  Some experience in an an instructional delivery supervisory capacity preferred.  A broad knowledge of state and federal CTE guidelines, curriculum analysis and development, and use of technological applications in the classroom is preferred.  

- Must possess experience and skills in budget management, records management, and data interpretation.  

Required: PK-12 Administration and Supervision Endorsement 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Proficient in educational technology and software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Physical Demands:

- Regular communication (talking and hearing).

- Frequent sitting; occasional standing, walking, and handling objects.

- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

- Standard school setting with reasonable accommodations provided as needed.

Terms of Employment:

- 220 day - Eleven-month employment

Salary : $63,618 - $90,331