CAREER, COACH

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools seeks a job readiness and placement specialist to support refugee students and collaborate with multiple departments to facilitate employment outcomes. The role is grant funded through September 30, 2027, with office presence at main and satellite campuses.

Responsibilities include resume/cover letter coaching, employer engagement, and on-campus recruitment coordination. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with 3+ years in vocational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience minimum.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three years of experience and/or training that includes vocational counseling, vocational testing/assessment, vocational referrals, employment services, or career development/transition OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Critiques and edits student resumes, cover letters, and other employment documentation and advises them on workplace etiquette, dress, interviewing and related issues.
• Engages with employers, makes direct referrals, and coordinates on-campus recruiting and job fair opportunities for students.
• Activates and maintains relationships with students until employment is secured.
• Works with college faculty and staff to develop career readiness curriculum for related industries and careers.
• Keeps abreast of employment trends and maintains business community relationships to ensure timely placement of graduates.
• Participates in academic department meetings with deans, associate deans, and instructors.

Skills

Vocational counseling

Employment services

Career development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

** Applications will be received until August 28, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org .

Please note:

This is a grant funded position through September 30, 2027.

About This Job

Provides job readiness support, including resume, cover letter, job search and application support; and job placement support in-person, email, and phone. Holds office hours at both the main campus and at satellite campuses as appropriate. Works primarily with our refugee student population but collaborates with all departments to facilitate a seamless service delivery experience with the goal of student's employment outcomes.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $57,069 - $68,484. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .

What You'll Do

• Critiques and edits student resumes, cover letters, and other employment documentation and advises them on workplace etiquette, dress, interviewing and other related issues
• Engages with employers, makes direct referrals, and coordinates on-campus recruiting and job fair opportunities for students.
• Activates and maintains relationships with students until employment is successfully secured.
• Works with appropriate college faculty and staff to develop and carry out career readiness curriculum appropriate for the related industries and careers in which students will engage
• Keeps abreast of current employment trends, works with the Partnerships functional area to establish and maintain essential business community relationships to ensure the timely placement of graduates’ related field of study
• Participates in academic department meetings with deans, associate deans, and instructors

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience minimum required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three years of experience and/or training that includes vocational counseling, vocational testing/assessment, vocational referrals, employment services, or career development/transition OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.