College and Career Readiness Facilitator
Chelmsford Public Schools Chelmsford High School – North Chelmsford, Massachusetts – Open in Google Maps
Job ID: 5200421
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 30, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 4, 2025
Job Description
The Chelmsford Public Schools – Announcement of Vacancy for the 2025‑2026 School Year
The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following vacancy. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.
Position: College and Career Readiness Facilitator
Location: Chelmsford High School
Reports To: Chelmsford High School Principal
FTE: 1.0
General Description: The Career and College Readiness Facilitator focuses on improvement of the District’s Career and College Readiness programs and services to ensure every student graduating from high school is college and career ready. Coordinates and organizes a comprehensive program of school-based pathways and programs, business and community internships, and work experiences that bring community partners and the district together to achieve this goal.
* Coordinates career and college readiness programs including but not limited to Dual Enrollment, Innovation Pathways, and Senior Internships.
* Expand dual enrollment opportunities for credit earning options in community college articulated courses as well as work-based programs.
* In collaboration with district and building administration, develop pathways for launching early college opportunities for students.
* Provide support and leadership for career technical education, school site career readiness programs, internships, and services for students entering and attending CHS.
* Serve as a liaison for partners in higher education, business and industry, community, local government and nonprofits.
* Oversight and management of Career and College Readiness Center. Promote a dynamic and engaging environment for students to learn, plan and prepare for experiences during and after high school.
* Plan, coordinate and support district career and college fairs.
* Develop and maintain a budget for college and career readiness programs.
* Actively seek and prepare grants and other potential funding source opportunities to support career and college readiness.
* Collaborates with others (i.e., high school and district administrators, teachers and community businesses and organizations) to implement and maintain services/programs.
* Works closely with counselors and teachers to ensure students have a clear understanding of the district’s career and college pathways, aligned course offerings, and completion requirements.
* Assists with the development of schools’ master schedule to ensure equitable access to college and career pathways for all students.
* Review existing and pending legislation related to local, state and federal guidelines as it relates to the assigned areas.
* Collect and analyze relevant student achievement and program data to inform improvement efforts, including post graduate placement data.
* Work with the Communication Director to regularly disseminate information and data to school staff, students, parents, and community members regarding program options, efforts and achievements.
Job Requirements
* EXPERIENCE: At least 2 years of direct youth program work experience within career and college readiness arenas preferred.
EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
KNOWLEDGE OF: 1) Transitions to career and college programming; 2) Technical skills and data systems, spreadsheets, and academic software.
ABILITY TO: 1) Collaborate with students, staff, academic and career professionals; 2) Work independently and collaboratively; 3) Communicate effectively in oral and written form; 4) Establish and maintain cooperative organizational, public, and educational community relationships; 5) Interact with students and staff in a dynamic manner with strong organizational and time management skills.
This is a twelve-month, non-affiliated position. Annual starting salary between $60,000 - $65,000.
* At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
* Bachelor degree preferred.
* Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Application Questions
* 1. How did you hear about this open position?
Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
* 2. Have you previously been employed by Chelmsford Public Schools? If yes, please list previous position(s).
Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
Contact Information
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Chelmsford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
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