Career Development Coordinator (CDC) - Middle Grades - 2026-27

Career Development Coordinator (CDC) - Middle Grades - 2026-27 Rockingham County Schools – Eden, North Carolina. The selected candidate will serve Rockingham County Middle and Reidsville Middle Schools. Job Details Job ID: 5739069 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026 Job Description The Career Development Coordinators (CDC) role supports Career and Technical Education (CTE) and coordinates career development services for students participating in CTE. The CDC works collaboratively with administrators, student services personnel, and teachers to ensure the delivery of career development services. CDCs facilitate linkages with parents, businesses, industry, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations to support students’ transition to postsecondary education and employment. The CDC responsibilities incorporate the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, National Career Development Guidelines, the National Model for School Counseling Programs, and Future-Ready Students for the 21st Century. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate career development services and promote career awareness, exploration, and planning, including career development plans (CDP). Provide career, occupational, labor market, non-traditional career, and post-secondary information. Assist students with selection of appropriate academic and CTE courses. Coordinate career planning activities in classrooms, groups, or individual sessions. Provide and coordinate administration and interpretation of career assessments. Provide information on postsecondary education programs and employment opportunities. Assist students with postsecondary education and employment opportunities. Facilitate work-based learning opportunities (job shadows). Provide and coordinate activities for students to develop employability skills. Promote the integration of career research and work-based learning opportunities into CTE and academic courses. Promote the use of technology for career planning and research. Facilitate business, education, and community partnerships that provide opportunities for students and support CTE; serve as a liaison with business, industry, education, and military communities. Publicize partnership resources. Participate in professional development activities at the local, regional, state, and national levels. Engage in professional growth opportunities to remain current with trends, demands, and emerging careers in a rapidly changing workforce. Coordinate with CDC, guidance, CTE teachers, and CTSO’s to promote recruitment, enrollment, and placement activities for prospective and current students in CTE. Provide information about CTE opportunities to prospective and current CTE students and their parents. Assist with district-wide event planning. Treat all students in a fair and equitable manner; interact effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and the community. Participate, upon request, in initiatives designed to plan for various aspects of the total career and technical education program. Adhere to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations. Perform other related work as required. Minimum Training and Experience Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and licensed as a CDC by the NC Dept. of Public Instruction or a bachelor’s degree and a clear license in any area of CTE with the ability to obtain the CDC certification. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree preferred. Citizenship, residency, or work visa required. Position Type Full-Time Contact Information Nina Walls, CTE Director Central Office Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education