Career Pathways Coordinator - ANTICIPATED VACANCY

Career Pathways Coordinator -

ANTICIPATED VACANCY JobID:

2353

Position Type:

High School Teaching/Career Pathways Coordinator

Date Posted:

4/10/2026

Location:

New Milford High School

Date Available:

August 2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled New Milford Public Schools has an exciting

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

for the 2026-2027 school year!

POSITION

Career Pathways Coordinator New Milford High School

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Career Pathways Coordinator (CPC) provides leadership in the planning, development and operation of a comprehensive program of career pathways within the framework of the total 6-12 educational program that supports student exploration and selection of career clusters, pathways, and plans of study with integration of academics. The CPC makes regular contacts at all levels of the organization to increase understanding of the Career Pathways Programs. He/she is regularly present in middle and high schools to provide direction and to support teachers with recognizing interests and needs of students as they develop the knowledge and skills required for college and career readiness. Considerable professional judgment is required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Connecticut certification must be grade appropriate.
• Minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching experience;
• Successful experience as a mentor and;
• Professional development leadership experience and participation in professional development opportunities related to career and technical education are desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of principles and practices of public schools and school logistics, ability to implement and monitor initiatives and ability to organize, schedule and monitor multiple tasks.
• Understanding of effective project management and project implementation to track, manage, and lead development of pathways such that progress is explicit and obvious to stakeholders.
• Ability to train and advise staff, to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills to facilitate and manage project development, classroom support, and budget management.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community members
• Demonstrated ability to use and access a variety of media and technology to support job function including, but not limited to, proficient use of Google applications.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional Program

• Directs the planning, strategic development and operation of the Career Pathways programming of the New Milford Public Schools to ensure that pathways support coherent and seamless learning sequences that align both academic and technical skills with college and workplace readiness.
• Supports, facilitates, and coordinates secondary (grades 6-12) career readiness programs through planning and implementation processes which include but are not limited to career clusters/pathways, plans of study, and academic integration.
• Leads and supports teachers in the development and implementation of progression of courses leading to industry credentialing or certification and/or the opportunity for students to participate in concurrent dual enrollment classes aligned with associate's or bachelor's degree prior to or following graduation.
• Serves as a liaison and active participant on a variety of District, Community and State committees as an educational leader and a voice for college and career readiness.
• Works with the CTE Advisory Committee to coordinate and communicate program objectives, seek advice and recommendations on current job needs, and to gather input and support for the development, implementation and evaluation of the local Perkins Plan and budget.
• Coordinates with educational, workforce and business partners, and appropriate experts and resources to create, utilize and improve career pathways components.
• Explains the Career Pathways Model to principals, teachers, counselors, and students; works collaboratively with the Grades 6-12 school counseling departments to coordinate academic articulation (core-elective-selective) and to ensure that a Student Success Plan is developed for each student (by eighth grade entry) that creates a program of study for high school graduation which is aligned with a career pathway and/or college entry based on student academic and career interests.

• Ensures that work-based learning and on-the-job experiences are provided to students for the purpose of career exploration and preparation, to include service learning, job shadowing, mentorships, internships, apprenticeships, clinical experiences and cooperative education.
• Coordinates parent communication regarding college and career pathways for students.
• Participates in professional development to expand knowledge of current best practices and instructional programming in career pathways.
• Collaborates with teachers to improve curricula and instructional delivery methods arranges, directs and/or provides professional development training for staff.
• Develops, coordinates and organizes a senior exhibition and/or capstone presentation.
• Develops strategies and protocols (including surveys and interviews) to gather data on career pathway programs and student success from career planning to post- graduation job placement, college entry, and satisfaction/readiness; analyzes data, reports findings to the school and district, and uses the data in support of continuous program improvement.
• Advises and assists in obtaining State and Federal funds for Career Pathways programs; prepares the Perkins grant budget for submission to the Superintendent for School Board approval.
• Collects information, prepares reports and assists with monitoring for SDE reporting.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Professional Development
• Lead and support program pilots within assigned grade level bands and;
• Attend district/local Curriculum Council and Professional Development Committee meetings.

REPORTS TO

Assistant Superintendent and Building Principal

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The New Milford Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The New Milford Board of Education ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification, transgender status, or disability. The New Milford Board of Education has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers, administrators, and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.