College and Career Readiness & Pathways Liaison

College and Career Readiness & Pathways Liaison

Job Description

The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their full selves and where collaboration, innovation, and connections are key to realizing our mission that all children, youth, and families thrive socially, academically, and economically. We seek teammates committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is valued and engaged.

We encourage you to apply and identify your strengths in these areas.

Educational Vision of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary

Education:

Our educational vision describes the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's (DESE) aspiration for elementary and secondary public education and adult basic education in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This vision is anchored in our commitment to high-quality teaching and learning in the Commonwealth. We will continue to work with districts, schools, and educators to promote teaching and learning that is antiracist, inclusive, multilingual, and multicultural;

that values and affirms each and every student and their families; and that creates equitable opportunities and experiences for all students, particularly those who have been historically underserved. For more information on our vision, .

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is recruiting an Educational Specialist C to join the College, Career, and Technical Education (CCTE) team engaging in statewide activities focused on policies, programs, and secondary school technical assistance to ensure Massachusetts students graduate college and career ready.

Our Charge

The Office of College, Career and Technical Education (CCTE) within the Secondary Schools and Beyond Unit at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is responsible for supporting school districts and other educational institutions in developing, implementing, and continuously improving upon systems, policies, and programs that lead to students graduating high school and postsecondary career technical education programs ready for college, career, and civic engagement
-especially for those learners who have been historically underserved. More information about the office's work can be found at College, Career and Technical Education - Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How you'd contribute:

* Function as a Liaison to school districts and postsecondary institutions to support developing, implementing, and continuously improving upon systems, policies, and programs that lead to students graduating high school and postsecondary career technical education programs ready for college, career, and civic engagement. Activities include:

* Support district development and continuous improvement of high-quality college and career pathways including Innovation Career Pathways, Career Connections, and state-designated Career Technical Education (Chapter 74) programs.

* Support in strategic planning and policy development for implementation of middle and high school systems for graduating students ready for college, career, and civic engagement aligned to school and district vision of a graduate, including state designated pathways and programs.

* Support schools and districts in implementation of various state middle and high school resources and policies (i.e. including MyCAP, Mass Core, graduation requirements) to consider and support districts in ensuring students graduate college and career ready.

* Develop state and local strategies for employing state-designated pathways and college and career readiness strategies, including work-based learning, in alternative schools and programs

* Support expansion and awareness of work-based learning opportunities for students in Massachusetts high schools aligned with Connecting Activities, Cooperative Education, Apprenticeships, and other state and local opportunities

* Facilitate access, use, and application of data resources available to districts…