CTE Workforce Development Specialist

JOHNSTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: CTE Workforce Development Specialist 

SALARY: Teacher Pay Scale Local Supplement 

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Months

REPORTS TO: Director of Career and Technical Education

JOB GOAL: To strengthen students’ future readiness by coordinating comprehensive career development services and work-based learning opportunities in partnership with educators, employers, and community organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES: 

• Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina 747 Career Development Coordinator or 749 Career Development Facilitator license.

• Background in Career and Technical Education, school counseling, or career counseling.
• Experience planning and coordinating work-based learning programs (e.g., internships, job shadowing, apprenticeships) preferred.

• Strong ability to build effective, collaborative partnerships with educators, employers, and community stakeholders, and vendors.

• Excellent communication, organization, time management, and project coordination skills.

• Proficient in data analysis and use of digital tools to support decision-making and program development.
• Knowledge of innovative, research-based strategies that promote student engagement, career readiness, certification/credential attainment, and successful postsecondary transitions.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Career Development Leadership 
• Lead and coordinate grades 5–12 career development services across the district.
• Advocate for equitable access to career readiness programming and workforce opportunities for all students.
• Support and collaborate with other CTE and student services staff to advance and expand students’ career development, future-readiness, and post-secondary placement.

• Work-Based Learning Coordination 
• Oversee a comprehensive continuum of work-based learning experiences aligned with labor market needs (e.g., job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships).
• Organize district-level career-connected events such as career fairs, college visits, and employability skill-building activities.
• Recruit and engage volunteers and partners to support extended learning opportunities (e.g., guest speakers, mentors, sponsors).
• Professional Learning & Support
• Provide training, tools, and guidance to educators for integrating career-connected learning in instruction.
• Stay current on workforce trends and emerging careers through active participation in local, regional, state, and national professional development.
• Identify and implement strategies that support students in developing durable, in-demand employability skills such as communication, collaboration, adaptability, critical thinking, and professionalism.
• Partnership Development
• Establish and maintain partnerships with business, education, military, and community organizations to expand student opportunities and support CTE initiatives.
• Represent Johnston County Public Schools and the Office of Career and Technical Education at external meetings and partner convenings.
• Accountability, Data Management, & Communication
• Use digital tools to manage, analyze, and communicate workforce, career development, and labor market data to inform stakeholders and guide programming.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, district, and CTE program requirements by monitoring workforce development activities, maintaining accurate records, and verifying that all processes align with applicable policies and accountability standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, grasping, kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, talking, seeing, hearing, & repetitive motion.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

DISCLAIMERS: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.