Career-Connected Learning Coordinator

Harrison School District 2; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison School District 2 in Colorado Springs seeks a Student Opportunity Specialist to support Career Readiness Academy (CRA) by developing systems that enhance graduation pathways through competency-based diplomas, credit recovery, and career-connected learning opportunities.

This role focuses on bridging school and community through work-based learning programs, managing internship placements, and tracking students’ progress.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred, teaching license preferred.
• Over three years of working in education, workforce development or job experience related to Career Technical Education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach two days per week to build and maintain partnerships for internships and work-based learning opportunities.
• Coordinate and case-manage internships, work-based learning experiences, and serve as a liaison between students and community/industry partners.
• Collaborate with CRA staff, Wrap Around Services Staff on career-connected learning initiative and grant reporting.
• Collaborate with CRA Dropout Preventionist on credit recovery, graduation and flexible scheduling for students.
• Oversee the use and fidelity of postsecondary readiness and ICAP platform tools such as; track student usage and effectiveness.
• Participate in progress monitoring meetings and regularly evaluate student data to inform individualized graduation plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned to advance re-engagement and career-connected learning for CRA students.

Skills

Strong communication

Case management

Organizational skills

Oral communication

Written communication

English language

Presentation/training

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Diversity awareness

Policy adherence

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Teaching license preferred

Job description

Harrison School District 2 in Colorado Springs seeks a Student Opportunity Specialist to support Career Readiness Academy (CRA) by developing systems that enhance graduation pathways through competency-based diplomas, credit recovery, and career-connected learning opportunities.

This role focuses on bridging school and community through work-based learning programs, managing internship placements, and tracking students’ progress.