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Career Academy Coordinator 50% (North Johnston High)

Johnston County Public Schools

North Johnston High School - Kenly, North Carolina This job is also posted in Johnston County Public Schools, and North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details

Job ID:

5905742

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

POSITION

Career Academy Coordinator

LOCATION

SALARY:

Teacher Salary Schedule

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

10 Months (50%)

REPORTS TO

Principal

JOB GOALS

The primary purpose of this position is to provide and coordinate career development services to students enrolled in a career-themed, small-learning community within the school. The Career Academy Coordinator's (CAC) role is to support Career and Technical Education (CTE) and to coordinate the career academy model's four tenets: 1) academy development and structure; 2) curriculum and instruction; 3) advisory board; and 4) work-based learning. The CAC is responsible for driving the strategic planning and continuous improvement process to build a high-quality CTE career academy that offers students an engaging and supportive learning environment with robust and rigorous career development programming.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

Eligible to obtain the Career Development Coordinator (CDC) license 747.

(Requirements to obtain the 747 license)

Successful Teaching Experience (minimum of 5 years preferred).

Knowledge of Career & Technical Education &/or School Counseling.

Knowledge of the workforce that is aligned to the career theme of the schools' academy

Experience working in Career & Technical Education &/or School or Career Counseling.

Strong interpersonal skills with students, staff, parents, and community. Strong organizational, resource management, and systems-thinking skills. Knowledge of innovative, and research-based practices to improve student achievement.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates career development services for academy students including career awareness, exploration, and planning
• Facilitates career development events including career fairs, college program visits, guest speakers, field trips, mock interview events, internships, and other work-based learning activities for academy students to develop employability skills
• Provides career development, occupational, labor market, non-traditional career and postsecondary data to academy stakeholders

Collaborates with student services and administration in scheduling academy students to ensure cohort and cross-curriculum instruction are implemented with fidelity Meets regularly with core and CTE academy faculty as a Professional Learning Community to facilitate cross-curricular, project-based learning instructional planning

Serves as a liaison to facilitate employer, education, community, and military partnerships that provide opportunities for academy students and support CTE

Collaborates with school personnel at feeder middle schools and central services to market and recruit students to the academy

Collects, analyzes and creates academy data and reports Coordinates with stakeholders to promote recruitment, enrollment, and placement activities for students in the academy

Establish and facilitate an academy Advisory Board that meets regularly to provide opportunities and support for academy students

Provides timely information to academy students and their families concerning CTE extended learning opportunities Treats all students in a fair and equitable manner and interacts effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and the community Facilitates an open-application, recruitment process and retention strategies with the goal of having the academy's population reflect the broader school's population Assists all academy students with their comprehensive Career Development Plan

Participates in professional development activities at the local, regional, state, and national levels to remain current with trends, demand, and emerging careers and best practices for career development and career academy programming Networks with Career Academy Coordinators, Special Population Coordinators and Career Development Coordinators in the LEA, region, and state

Adheres to established laws, policies, rules and regulations

Performs other related work as required

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.

APPLY ONLINE

The online application is found at nc.teachermatch.org. Remember to select Johnston County as a recipient.

DEADLINE

Until Filled.

The Johnston County School System is an equal opportunity employer & does not discriminate in the employment of individuals or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.

Position Type:

Full-Time

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