Job Description

Coordinator of College, Career & Civic Readiness
Position Type: Administration
Location: Student Support Center
Title: Coordinator of College, Career & Civic Readiness
Department: Curriculum & Instruction
Work Hours: 7.5 Hours per day � 37.5 hours per week
Contract Length: 236 Days
Salary: Coordinator:
Coordinator: $122,598.00
Other Coordinator: $116,145.00

GMCS Employees: Current Transfer Request Form needs to be signed by supervisor and uploaded to your application

Supervisor: Director of College, Career & Civic Readiness
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Instructional Leadership & Pathway Integration

• Collaborate with school administrators and teacher teams to implement and continuously improve pathway-aligned integrated instruction, project-based learning aligned to career pathways and Graduate Profile skills.
• Provide coaching and professional development to "Schools of" teacher teams to support career-themed instruction, project-based learning, and integration of Graduate Profile competencies.
• Coach "Schools Of" teams in embedding the GMCS Graduate Profile skills, career-theme integration, and postsecondary competencies into instruction.

Professional Development, Scheduling, & Curriculum Alignment

• Support and guide strategic master scheduling, course offerings, and staff trainings with career pathways and program of study.
• Design and deliver training for pathway teachers and core content teachers to promote integration of career themes across disciplines.

Work-Based Learning & Student Experiences

• Manage, coordinate, and support work-based learning, student showcase events, and K�12 career exploration experiences aligned to district goals.
• Foster an environment where optimal student engagement and growth in readiness skills can occur.
• Support principals in strategic planning for pathway implementation and improvement.

Partnerships & Community Engagement

• Develop and maintain partnerships with local businesses, employers, tribal partners, post-secondary institutions, and community organizations.
• Represent the district in regional or statewide college and career readiness initiatives.
• Serve as liaison for the district with regional and state-level career readiness networks and grant initiatives.

Data-Driven Planning & Reporting

• Track and document pathway implementation, student engagement, and site-based support.
• Collect and analyze participation and outcome data to inform continuous improvement.
• Create regular reports and presentations for district leadership, school boards, and community partners.
• Use data to drive instructional decisions and improve program outcomes.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate clearly and persuasively through reports, presentations, and digital media
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and external partners.
• Collaborate effectively with district leadership, school staff, and external partners.

Professional Oversight & Knowledge

• Maintain knowledge of current trends in education, workforce development, and postsecondary readiness.
• Supervise, direct, and coordinate the work of lower-level staff.
• Other tasks as may be deemed appropriate and necessary by the Director of CCCR.

Qualifications:

• Equivalent to a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in education, educational leadership, public administration, or a related field.
• A valid New Mexico Administrative License or in the process of obtaining one.
• Prior experience in college and career readiness programming, educational leadership, or public engagement preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, direct, and coordinate teams or lower-level staff.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills across various stakeholders.
• Understanding of public relations and media, including social media and community outreach.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel frequently across the district and on short notice.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform the job and access the environment for which you are hired. The following may be required: Sitting, standing, lifting, moving about the room or school, carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling, prolonged typing, physical ability to type on a keyboard terminal, and moving light furniture.
Equipment/Technology Handled: Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.
Work Environment: On-Site attendance is mandatory for this position. Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. After hour work may be required.
Terms of Employment: Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district.
All GMCS schools are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).