West Fargo Public Schools · 1 week ago
Career Development Educator
West Fargo, ND
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelWest Fargo Public Schools is seeking a Career Development Educator who will provide instruction, guidance, and support to learners in Career Development courses and CTE programs. This role emphasizes serving learners receiving Special Education services and involves collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance students' academic, social, and career development.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Collaborates with Special Education programs to schedule learners into Career Development and workshop courses
Attends IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings and works with case managers, counselors, and CTE staff
Coordinates with agencies and job coaches to support work-based learning
Attends Special Education Department Meetings
Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff
Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process
Communicates learner progress, program expectations, and worksite needs to stakeholders
Uploads required documents and manages data for vocational and transition services
Maintains communication with supervisors, job coaches, and community partners
Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity
Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences
Establishes and clearly articulates procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time
Clearly communicates the instructional purpose of each lesson and makes connections to prior learning
Engages learners in meaningful direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice
Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences
Supports learners with diverse academic, social, and career-readiness needs
Assists learners in problem-solving challenges in CTE courses or worksites
Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others
Empowers learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information
Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences
Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion
Designs engaging career development lessons including job-seeking skills and simulated business tasks
Implements creative instructional strategies to support individualized learning
Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience
Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges
Designs assessments that are aligned to the standards and learning targets and provides frequent opportunities for authentic and meaningful assessments
Establishes a culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset
Analyzes learner data, course performance, and assessment results to guide instruction
Reviews CTE course progress and provides interventions for struggling learners
Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding
Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy; explicitly connecting key concepts to develop learner skills
Participates in PLCs (Professional Learning Communities), professional training, and transition-planning meetings
Reflects on program effectiveness and learner outcomes to guide improvement
Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of learners
Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities
Manages programs including PAES (Practical Assessment Exploration System) and job-site coordination
Adapts to evolving learner, program, and worksite needs
Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations
Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps
Teaches Career Development courses I–IV across programs and grade levels
Maintains PAES lab systems, supplies, and learner documentation
Manages work-based learning tracking, billing verification, and reporting
Supports Career Development Club and related fundraising tasks
Monitors grades for special-population learners in CTE courses
Supports summer work programs including communication, training, and record keeping
Utilizes district guaranteed and viable curriculum including the scope & sequence of academic and social emotional learning targets along with the defined proficiency scales
Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the learners
Utilizes district behavioral plans as a backbone to promote positive learner behavior
Fosters a safe and equitable learning environment
Utilizes the district protocol for maintaining information on learner progress
Utilizes knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and learners
Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the learners
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to learners
Completes documentation, data entry, and reporting for students in Career & Technical Education who are part of special populations, including those with disabilities or who face barriers to program access or success
Develops and updates career-readiness materials that support learners who benefit from differentiated instruction, culturally responsive resources, or additional academic scaffolding
Communicates with learner, families, and school teams to address participation and engagement needs for learners who may be historically underserved or underrepresented in CTE pathways
Reviews course, program, and performance data to identify trends impacting learners from a variety of linguistic, socioeconomic, or educational backgrounds who may require added support
Coordinates with case managers, counselors, and CTE staff to ensure that accommodations, learning supports, and transition services are effectively implemented for learners needing targeted assistance
Qualification
Required
North Dakota Teaching License with qualifications in one or more areas of Special Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences in the English language
Ability to communicate effectively verbally, expressively, and reactively
Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement
Adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance
Preferred
Master's Degree in Special Education, Career & Technical Education, or related field
Experience working in a Special Education classroom
Experience working with learners with complex behaviors
Prior teaching experience
Experience supporting secondary transition services, career development, or vocational programming
Experience participating in IEP meetings with an emphasis on transition planning
Experience coordinating or supporting work-based learning, job sites, or community partnerships
Experience with Career & Technical Education programs, PAES labs, or similar career-readiness models
Ability to manage documentation, data collection, and reporting related to vocational or transition services
Company
West Fargo Public Schools
West Fargo Public Schools serves the cities of West Fargo, Reile’s Acres, Harwood, Horace, and parts of Fargo.
Founded in 1876
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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