Job Description

Job Title Partner of Career and Academic Planning

FLSA Exemption Status Exempt

Classification Group Professional Technical

Supervising Position Director or Designee

Pay Plan Professional Technical

Pay Range Range 09

Last Updated May 19. 2026

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Benefits Information

Provides district-level leadership for middle school career-connected learning by leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive 6–12 Career and Academic Plan (MyCAP) system. This position partners with school leaders, counselors, and district departments to embed career readiness, 21st-century skills, and financial literacy into curriculum and counseling practices. The role focuses on data-driven improvement, systems coherence, and building counselor capacity to ensure equitable access to career awareness and exploration experiences for all students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time 1.
Develop, implement, and oversee a cohesive districtwide 6–12 MyCAP framework that shifts schools from isolated career activities to a structured, student-driven, multi-year career development process. Support campus administrators in aligning career programming, counseling practices, and instructional priorities to district MyCAP goals and postsecondary readiness outcomes.
Daily
30% 2.
Lead the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of district middle school career readiness initiatives, ensuring alignment to district goals and postsecondary readiness benchmarks. Serve as a district liaison for internal and external partners supporting career-connected learning (e.g., MyCAP, postsecondary and workforce agencies). Ensure programming supports career awareness, exploration, and informed student choice rather than standalone events.
Daily
20% 3.
Analyze school-level career engagement and MyCAP-related data (e.g., platform completion, participation metrics, experiential learning exposure) to identify gaps, trends, and inequities. Use data insights to differentiate support, recommend adjustments to programming, and ensure all students—regardless of background—have access to meaningful career learning experiences aligned to in-demand pathways.
Daily
15% 4.
Provide sustained coaching and professional learning for middle school counselors focused on implementing a comprehensive counseling model that integrates academic, social/emotional, and career development. Support counselors in using MyCAP tools and data to assess student outcomes, plan interventions, and deliver proactive, career-connected supports aligned to district expectations.
Daily
15% 5.
Partner with district instructional teams to embed career readiness competencies, 21st‑century skills, and financial literacy into existing content-area curricula and the districtwide MyCAP curriculum. Lead development of age-appropriate career awareness and exploration experiences that intentionally prepare middle school students for informed high school pathway decisions.
Weekly
10% 6.
Build and maintain strong professional relationships with counselors, administrators, and district colleagues to promote a shared vision for career-connected learning. Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, cross-department collaboration, and refinement of systems supporting student career readiness.
Weekly
5% 7.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Daily
5% TOTAL 100%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The minimum amounts of formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that must be met for a candidate to be considered for a position.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire
• Master's degree in School Counseling
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Services Provider (SSP) license
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Secondary CTE Specialist authorization within twelve (12) months of hire
• Colorado driver's license
• Three (3) years of instructional leadership, staff development, or career counseling experience
• Experience in classroom teaching; educational background
• Experience developing, leading, and providing professional development opportunities
• Experience organizing groups, coordinating activities, and supervising projects with an emphasis on innovation and student achievement
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment, such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, and email
• Intermediate knowledge of Colorado Career and Technical Education
• Intermediate knowledge of innovation used to improve student achievement and its integration with curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Intermediate organizational skills
• Intermediate presentation skills in a variety of settings and audiences
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Advanced knowledge of infusing educational technology, 21st Century Literacy skills, and standards-based curriculum into instructional practice to enhance student achievement
• Advanced knowledge of implementing research-based, data-driven, comprehensive school counseling programs
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced interpersonal relations and teamwork skills
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills
• Advanced leadership and management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Ability and willingness to become proficient in multiple digital platforms and information systems, including but not limited to Oracle, Schoology, PowerSchool, Naviance, etc.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments effectively and efficiently
• Ability to use judgment and make sound decisions
• Ability to participate in ongoing staff development to enhance the knowledge base as a district staff developer, including active participation in district-level initiatives
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
• Ability to promote and follow the Board of Education policies, District policies, and building and department procedures, protocols, and guidelines

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Primarily works indoors
• Typically a moderate noise level
• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
• Occasional bending, reaching, standing, and walking
• Visual concentration, eye/hand coordination, and depth perception
• Normal office and school district environment
• Ability to travel among district locations as required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Any job-related formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, licenses, and other criteria that are essential and in addition to the minimum qualifications, certifications, and licenses

• Five (5) years of successful school counseling classroom teaching experience
• Experience and training in career counseling and/or career conversations
• Colorado Administrator/Principal License
• Advanced knowledge of Colorado Career and Technical Education

Additional Information: Due to construction we are working at our ISF (Instructional Support Facility) building until October.