Graduation Instructional Specialist

Esd113; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks a Graduation Instructional Specialist to support dropout prevention system-wide. Under moderate supervision, you will coordinate dropout data collection, assist with the Graduation Data Verification Report (GDVR), and help implement policies aligned with the Board of Education.

You will develop and deliver training for school staff, oversee GDVR processes, collaborate across district offices, and stay current on research to inform instructional decisions and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in school counseling, social work, or psychology required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of school-based experience working with dropout prevention required.
• Experience with NC course credits, transcripts, and pathways required.
• NC valid license in school counseling, school social work, or school psychology required.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation.
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Review dropout documents, contact student and/or parent for interview and data collection.
• Collect qualitative data on dropouts, analyze and develop recommendations.
• Collaborate to provide comprehensive, aligned, sequential dropout prevention programs that are developmentally appropriate for students.
• Facilitate annual collaborative process with schools to ensure accurate identification of students meeting dropout criteria by the state designated deadline.
• Develop and deliver training to school staff on dropout data collection.
• Support and coach school staff on the Graduation Success Initiative (GSI), GDVR, etc.
• Oversee compliance and implementation of GDVR, course credit, pathways, and progress to graduation at assigned schools.
• Compile and analyze data related to dropout markers and prepare recommendations for improvement for select K-8 schools; coach appropriate staff as needed.
• Stay current on educational research, best practices, and emerging trends to inform instructional decision-making and professional development offerings.
• Facilitate professional development and attend other related meetings as needed/required.
• Participate in professional development workshops and training.
• Create a collaborative environment with positive communication.
• Perform related work as assigned or required.

Education

Master's degree in school counseling, social work, or psychology

Job description

Instructional - Position - Other, please specify

Job Number 4600325161

Start Date

Open Date 09/15/2026

Closing Date 10/02/2026

General Definition of Work

The graduation instructional specialist, under moderate supervision, performs instructional programs support work with limited decision-making discretion supporting system-wide dropout prevention and collaborating to develop a comprehensive dropout prevention strategy. The position serves as the NC DPI dropout coordinator and assists schools with dropout data collection annually, including the Graduation Data Verification Report (GDVR). Employee performs school-based and district-level work to carry out Board of Education policies and procedures as an expert instructional specialist under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of School Performance.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certified Schedule + Instructional Specialist Supplement/Full-time

Reports To

Assistant Superintendent of School Performance

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Review dropout documents, contact student and/or parent for interview and data collection
• Collect qualitative data on dropouts, analyze and develop recommendations
• Collaborate to provide comprehensive, aligned, sequential dropout prevention programs that are developmentally appropriate for students
• Facilitate annual collaborative process with schools to ensure accurate identification of students meeting dropout criteria by the state designated deadline
• Develop and deliver training to school staff on dropout data collection
• Support and coach school staff on the Graduation Success Initiative (GSI), GDVR, etc.
• Oversee compliance and implementation of GDVR, course credit, pathways, and progress to graduation at assigned schools
• Compile and analyze data related to dropout markers and prepare recommendations for improvement for select K-8 schools; coach appropriate staff as needed
• Stay current on educational research, best practices, and emerging trends to inform instructional decision-making and professional development offerings
• Facilitate professional development and attend other related meetings as needed/required
• Participate in professional development workshops and training
• Create a collaborative environment with positive communication
• Perform related work as assigned or required

# of Jobs 1.00

Teacher Scale Y

Minimum Educational Requirements Masters

Term 12 Month

Additional Job Information

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in school counseling, social work, or psychology required
• Minimum of five (5) years of school-based experience working with dropout prevention required
• Experience with NC course credits, transcripts, and pathways required
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Special Requirements

• NC valid license in school counseling, school social work, or school psychology required
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.