What are the responsibilities and job description for the College and Career Readiness Coordinator position at Bloomfield NM?
Position: College and Career Readiness Coordinator
EXEMPT
Supervisor: Superintendent of Schools
Contract Days: 210
Salary: Dependent on education and experience
General Job Description:
The College and Career Readiness Coordinator is responsible for leading efforts to prepare students for success beyond high school by developing robust career and technical education (CTE) programs, securing necessary funding, and fostering community partnerships. This role supports the district’s commitment to ensuring students graduate with the skills and experiences needed for postsecondary success.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in K-12 or Higher Education setting.
- Strong knowledge of CTE programs, grant management, and workforce development.
- Proven experience in building and sustaining industry partnerships.
- Demonstrated communication, organizational, computer, and public relation skills.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with building teachers and administrators
- Ability to perform essential functions
Preferred Qualifications:
- NMPED Issued Level IIIA or Level IIIB license and/or 800 license, or the ability to pursue this licensure.
- Better than average recommendations from previous employers and/or other professionals familiar with the applicant’s personal characteristics, academic achievement, and workplace performance.
- Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data effectively.
- Willingness to carry out other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 lbs.), reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving light furniture may be required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Grant Management:
Oversee Perkins V and NextGen grants to secure and sustain funding for CTE programs, including exploration of new grant opportunities.
Ensure compliance with grant guidelines and proper allocation of funds.
- Industry Partnerships:
Develop and maintain partnerships with local businesses and industries to provide work-based learning opportunities such as internships and capstone projects.
Align CTE programs with workforce demands to ensure students acquire relevant skills.
- Program Development:
Collaborate with secondary principals (7-12) and teachers to integrate CTE coursework into elective and core classes, exposing students to the boarder “world of work” throughout their K-12 educational career.
Facilitate alignment of programs with state graduation requirements and emerging industry needs.
Be familiar with and adhere to all guidelines provided by the New Mexico Public Education Department for Career Technical Education.
Act as a District contact with the College and Career Readiness Bureau of the NMPED.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making:
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of CTE programs and initiatives.
Use data to guide program improvements and to meet student and workforce needs.
- Collaboration
Work closely with building administrators, teachers, and counselors to promote student awareness and participation in CTE efforts across the district.
Work with associated parties to identify possible certifications for each CTE program of study and facilitate necessary training for teachers.
Guide teachers and administrators in monitoring the overall effectiveness of program success via program evaluation and Perkins V Quality Indicators.
Guide CTE teachers to provide Career and Technical Student Organization opportunities.
Any and all other tasks related to the efficient operation of District Career and Technical Education.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
In addition to other duties assigned by the principal, the teacher shall:
- Demonstrate state teacher competencies and indicators specific to level of licensure by
- accurately demonstrating knowledge of the content area and approved curriculum;
- appropriately utilizing a variety of teaching methods and resources for each area taught;
- communicating with and obtaining feedback from students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding;
- comprehending the principles of student growth, development, and learning and applying them appropriately;
- effectively utilizing student assessment techniques and procedures;
- managing the educational setting in a manner that promotes positive student behavior and a safe and health environment;
- recognizing student diversity and creates an atmosphere conducive to the promotion of positive student involvement and self-concept;
- demonstrating a willingness to examine and implement change as appropriate;
- working productively with colleagues, parents, and community members;
- Teach the prescribed courses of study aligned with the State Standards;
- Enforce all laws and rules applicable to the school, district, or educational program of the state agency;
- Exercise supervision over students on property belonging to the public school;
- Furnish all reports as required;
- Comply with state approved Code of Ethics of the educational profession.
Confidentiality
Due to the sensitive nature of this position and access to financial information and student demographic information, the highest degree of confidentiality is required.
