Clinton City Schools

Job Description

Career & Technical Education (10-Month Position)

Career Development Coordinator (CDC) & Special Populations Coordinator (SPC)

Job Summary

The Career Development Coordinator/Special Populations Coordinator (CDC/SPC) supports student career awareness, exploration, and workforce readiness through Career and Technical Education (CTE). This position provides leadership in career development services, work-based learning, and transition planning while ensuring equitable access and support for students identified as members of special populations, including students with disabilities, economically disadvantaged students, English learners, and students pursuing non-traditional career pathways. The CDC/SPC collaborates with school staff, business and industry partners, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations to help students become employed, enlisted, or enrolled after graduation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Special Populations Coordination

Identify and monitor students classified as members of special populations enrolled in CTE courses.
Coordinate supplementary services and supports to promote student success in CTE programs.
Monitor the CTE components of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), 504 Plans, and Career Development Plans (CDP+) to ensure appropriate accommodations and modifications are implemented.
Collaborate with Exceptional Children (EC) staff, ESL staff, counselors, administrators, and CTE teachers to support student achievement and reduce duplication of services.
Advocate for equitable access to CTE recruitment, enrollment, participation, credential attainment, and placement opportunities.
Assist with compliance monitoring and documentation related to federal and state CTE requirements.

Career Development Services

Coordinate and facilitate work-based learning opportunities including internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, career fairs, guest speakers, and field trips.
Assist students with career exploration and development of Career Development Plans (CDP+) utilizing tools such as NCcareers.org.
Provide instruction and support related to employability skills, resume writing, interview preparation, professionalism, and workplace readiness.
Build and maintain partnerships with business and industry, military recruiters, workforce development agencies, and postsecondary institutions.
Support student transitions from secondary education to postsecondary education, military service, or employment.
Promote Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) and career pathway opportunities.

Program Support & Collaboration

Support CTE teachers and administrators with student recruitment, retention, and credential attainment efforts.
Assist in analyzing CTE data to identify barriers and improve outcomes for all students.
Participate in district and school-level professional development, meetings, and advisory committees.
Maintain accurate records and required reports related to CTE programming and special populations services.
Perform other duties as assigned by the CTE Director or school administration.

Required Qualifications

Must hold or be eligible for licensing as a Career Development Coordinator (747)
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Career Development, or a related field.
Experience in teaching, counseling, workforce development, business, or industry preferred.
Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of CTE programs, career development practices, and work-based learning.
Experience working with special populations and diverse student groups.
Knowledge of federal and state CTE guidelines and accountability requirements.
Experience coordinating partnerships with business, industry, or postsecondary institutions.
Familiarity with NC Career Development Plans (CDP+) and career planning platforms.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees for this job.