Career Development Coordinator(2026-2027)

Career Development Coordinator(2026-2027)

Job Summary

The Career Development Coordinator enhances career awareness, exploration, and preparation for all students while proactively serving as a liaison to support and provide supplemental services for students identified as members of "special populations"—including students with disabilities, economically disadvantaged students, English language learners, and those in non-traditional career fields—to ensure their success in Career and Technical Education (CTE). [1, 3, 4]

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Career Development Services

• Work-Based Learning: Facilitate work-based learning opportunities, including internships, job shadowing, career events, guest speakers, and field trips.
• Career Planning: Help students create CDP (Career Development Plans) using tools such as NCcareers.org.
• Skill Development: Provide instruction on employability skills, resume writing, and interview skills.
• Transition Services: Coordinate with postsecondary institutions, employers, and military partners to support the transition from high school to postsecondary life. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

• Identification & Tracking: Actively identify members of special populations enrolled in CTE courses to provide needed supplementary services.
• Compliance & Accommodation: Monitor the CTE component of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), 504 plans, and Career Development Plans (CDP ) to ensure appropriate modifications are in place.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with EC teachers, ESL staff, and guidance counselors to provide supplementary services and reduce duplication of efforts.
• Advocacy: Advocate for the needs of disabled and disadvantaged students to ensure they have equal access to recruitment, enrollment, and placement activities. [1, 2]

Instructional & Program Management

• Training Personnel: Facilitate in-service training for school staff to improve techniques for meeting the special needs of students.
• CTE Testing Coordination: Assist with CTE-related testing, including WorkKeys, Post-assessments, and credentialing.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of student services, career plans, and program statistics to evaluate effectiveness. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Valid North Carolina Teaching License in any CTE area or School Counseling (usually requiring 747 CDC or 770 SPC endorsement).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field.
• Experience: Previous teaching or work experience related to career development, business, or industry is preferred.
• Knowledge: Understanding of Perkins V legislation, IDEA, 504 regulations, and NC Career Development Essential Standards. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, parents, staff, and the business community.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze performance data and modify plans. [1]