Middle School Career Investigations Teacher - SY

Middle School Career Investigations Teacher - 26/27 SY

Spotsylvania County School District FREEDOM MIDDLE - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Job : 5676893
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jul 29, 2026

The Middle School Career Investigations Instructor provides students with early exposure to career pathways, workplace readiness skills, and postsecondary planning. This position supports students in exploring interests, strengths, and goals through engaging, standards-based instruction aligned with Virginia’s Career Investigations curriculum. The instructor fosters a classroom environment that promotes career awareness, self-discovery, and lifelong learning while helping students make informed decisions about high school course selections and future opportunities.

This role also involves collaboration with school counselors, CTE staff, and community partners to enhance the relevance and impact of career exploration activities.

• Plans and implements standards-based lessons that introduce students to a wide range of career clusters and postsecondary options
• Incorporates project-based learning, career assessments, and real-world applications to foster exploration and critical thinking
• Guides students in identifying personal interests, strengths, and potential career pathways
• Introduces tools such as career inventories, digital portfolios, and goal-setting activities
• Teaches essential soft skills such as communication, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving
• Provides students with opportunities to practice these skills through classroom projects and simulations
• Educates students about high school course planning, dual enrollment, industry certifications, and CTE pathways
• Connects students with information about local industries, college options, apprenticeships, and military service
• Works with counselors, CTE staff, and community members to coordinate guest speakers, career days, and field experiences
• Maintains relationships with business and industry partners to enhance program relevance
• Utilizes Xello, SCPS’s chosen career exploration platform, to support individualized student exploration
• Incorporates multimedia and technology tools to support 21st-century skill development
• Tracks student progress and maintains required documentation for student portfolios, career plans, and instructional data
• Assesses learning through formative and summative measures aligned to course competencies
• Builds relationships with students to support social-emotional development and college/career confidence
• Creates a classroom culture that promotes curiosity, respect, and self-discovery
• Remains informed about current labor market trends, educational technology, and instructional best practices
• Engages in ongoing professional growth to improve program effectiveness and student outcomes

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Currently possesses a Technical Professional, Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional License
• Acceptable rating of prior teaching experience, as applicable

Position Type: Contract
Salary: $54,902 to $104,737 Per Year
Employment may be offered as a 10-Month (200 Day) contract, at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated annually.

Eligible

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Eric Wright, Principal
• Freedom Middle
• Email: ewright.va.us

Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.

A workplace that values unique perspectives, fosters belonging, and ensures opportunities for all to thrive.