Career Pathways Coordinator

Career Pathways Coordinator Westport Community Schools Westport Middle-High School - Westport, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5763301

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026 Job Description Full Year Position Grades 5-12 Reports to: Principal, Westport Middle High School / Director of Curriculum The Career Pathway Coordinator leads the development, coordination, and growth of career-connected learning experiences for students in grades 5-12 at Westport Middle High School. Working closely with administrators, school counselors, classroom teachers, and community partners, the Coordinator builds and sustains pathways that connect students to post-secondary education, industry-recognized credentials, and meaningful work-based learning opportunities aligned with student interests and regional workforce needs. The Coordinator also serves as an evaluator of record for assigned staff.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and refine career pathways aligned with Massachusetts DESE guidance, including MyCAP (My Career and Academic Plan) and Innovation Career Pathways (ICP) frameworks where applicable.
• Partner with the school counseling team to plan and deliver MyCAP activities across grades 5-12, ensuring developmentally appropriate career awareness, exploration, and planning experiences at each grade level.
• Collaborate with school counselors on individual student course selection, pathway placement, and post-secondary planning to ensure academic choices align with career goals.
• Work with guidance to support key transition points — including grade 5 to 6, grade 8 to 9, and grade 12 to post-secondary — so career planning carries through consistently across the grade span.
• Coordinate with guidance on dual enrollment, scholarship, financial aid, and post-secondary application processes connected to pathway participation.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local employers, trade organizations, post-secondary institutions, and community-based organizations to expand internship, job shadowing, mentorship, and dual enrollment opportunities.
• Oversee work-based learning placements, including securing sites, completing required documentation, supporting student placement, and monitoring student progress.
• Support teachers in integrating career-connected learning, project-based experiences, and industry-aligned content into the curriculum.
• Identify and coordinate access to industry-recognized credentials, certifications, and articulated dual enrollment courses for students.
• Track and analyze student participation, outcomes, and post-secondary data — in partnership with guidance — to inform program improvement and reporting.
• Manage required documentation, compliance, and reporting tied to state and federal career pathway funding sources (e.g., Perkins, ICP grants).
• Plan and host career-related events such as career fairs, employer panels, college and career nights, and pathway showcases, often in collaboration with the counseling team.
• Communicate program opportunities to students, families, staff, and the broader community through clear, accessible messaging.
• Serve as the evaluator of record for assigned staff in accordance with the Massachusetts Educator Evaluation Framework, including conducting observations, providing feedback, and completing required evaluation documentation.
• Serve on relevant district and school-based teams as assigned by the Superintendent or building administrator.

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$90,000 to $110,000 Per Year