School to Career Specialist

Title:

School to Career Specialist

Marlborough High School (MHS)

Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority:

Works under the supervision of the MHS Principal or designee

Primary Responsibilities:

* Preparing students for the middle school to high school transition.

* Assisting students in finding internships, preparing students for work experience, placing and supporting students in work experience.

Work Year:

2026-27 School Year

185 Days, 6.5 hours per day exclusive of a 30-minute lunch

Responsibilities:

* Acting as the liaison between the middle school and high school to assist students in preparing for and choosing a high school.

* Working with middle school students to identify areas of strength, interest, etc. using tools such as, but not limited to, My Career and Academic Plan (MYCAP).

* Oversee interns in work-based learning opportunities, including, but not limited to, site-based visits.

* Conduct and train employer partners in completing individual performance evaluations and collect work-based learning plans.

* Assist interns in reflecting on internship experience to identify skills gained and how to leverage them for future educational and employment opportunities.

* Address employment-related issue, serve as a liaison between students and employers.

* Guide students in using Naviance assessment tools to identify areas on strength, areas of opportunities, and potential career pathways.

* Partner with the Marlborough Public Schools (MPS) community, Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), area employers, and other community organizations to continuously grow internship opportunities and career exploration opportunities.

* Conduct application intake process and personal interviews to assess a student's interest in a work experience.

* Develop and implement related field trips, career pathway exhibits and other events that will help to build relationships with potential employers and grow opportunities for students.

* Provide work readiness services and workshops for:

* Resume writing, interviewing skills, business etiquette, employer expectations.

* Assist students in how to research, network, and find their own internships.

* Other workshops as related to the program.

* Facilitate engagement of school administration, guidance personnel and teachers to make them aware of these opportunities for students.

* Marlborough Summer Jobs Program:

* Recruit employers to hire students for summer work experiences.

* Work with the City of Marlborough to assist students in finding summer work experiences through the city.

* Adhere to Department of Elementary and Secondary Education mandates for program and placement protocol.

* Collect and submit data (participation, success rate, etc.) on scheduled deadlines as set by the principal, designee.

* Other responsibilities as defined by the principal or designee.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree preferred.

* Five (5) years' experience working with students and/or employment training programs. Related experience will be considered.