College and Career Coordinator

Position Type:
High School Teaching

Date Posted:
6/17/2026

Location:
North Plainfield High School
About the District

North Plainfield School District serves approximately 3,500 students in the vibrant and diverse community of North Plainfield. The district is committed to fostering equitable opportunities and high levels of achievement for all students through inclusive practices, strong community partnerships, and a focus on continuous improvement.

North Plainfield is a culturally and linguistically diverse school community with a growing multilingual population. The district values innovation, collaboration, and relationship-building and is dedicated to ensuring all students graduate prepared for college, career, and life. Guided by its core values of Caring, Appreciation, Respect, and Determination (C.A.R.D.), the district seeks educators who are passionate about making a meaningful impact on students and families.

Position Summary

The College and Career Coordinator supports students in developing post-secondary plans by promoting college, career, and workforce readiness. The successful candidate will collaborate with students, families, counselors, staff, and community partners to ensure all students are prepared for success after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement college and career readiness programming for students in grades 9 12.
• Provide guidance and support related to post-secondary planning, career exploration, and workforce opportunities.
• Coordinate college visits, career fairs, financial aid workshops, and other related events.
• Assist students and families with college applications, scholarship opportunities, and the financial aid process.
• Build partnerships with colleges, universities, employers, and community organizations.
• Support students in identifying career pathways aligned to their interests, strengths, and goals.
• Analyze student outcome data to improve college and career readiness initiatives.
• Collaborate with school counselors, teachers, and administrators to integrate career readiness into the school experience.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey instructional certificate required.
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting college and career readiness initiatives.
• Knowledge of college admissions processes, career exploration tools, and post-secondary planning resources.
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating college and career success programs.
• Familiarity with Naviance, SCOIR, or similar college and career readiness platforms.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should apply through the district's online application system and submit all required documentation.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer (EOE/AA)

Salary: $69,630 (minimum) to $103,470 (maximum) commensurate with experience