CTE Success Specialist (2026-2027 School Year)

Job Description

Job Description

HARRISONBURG CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:

CTE Success Specialist - 10.5 month

Reports to:

CTE Director

Contract:

210 Days

Salary Scale:

Teacher

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Revised:

01/2027

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the success of Career and Technical Education students in on-campus and off-campus settings, serving as an informational link between schools, students, families, and community partners.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate from an accredited college or university in an approved program of study.
Holds or is eligible for a Commercial Driver's License to drive students to and from off-campus opportunities as needed.
Possesses strong knowledge and skill to foster college and career readiness for students.
Possesses strong knowledge and skill to support the needs of English Learners and Students with Disabilities in CTE settings.
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with all stakeholders and staff. This includes the ability to communicate with diverse audiences to foster professional relationships.
Demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Experience working directly with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Familiarity with equity and inclusion frameworks. Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities. Respects the worth, dignity and individual differences of others.
Proficiency in the use of a variety of office/instructional equipment and technology with experience using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and email.
Demonstrates leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Knowledge of school processes to facilitate needed communication.
Builds positive and professional relationships with CTE students, including regular individual checkins to support attendance, behavior, and academics.
Builds productive relationships with CTE instructors at Blue Ridge Community College to serve as a liaison for sharing needed accommodations, emerging needs or issues, and overall success.
Encourages students to pursue college and career readiness opportunities.
Support students in off-campus settings to ensure their success, with a particular focus on students in at-risk populations.
Develops strong relationships with community CTE partners.
As needed, drives students to and from off-campus opportunities in school vehicles.
Maintains appropriate documentation; assumes responsibility for and participates in staff development (professional growth) and training to keep skills up-to-date.
Actively participates in and attends all required meetings.
Maintains confidentiality when appropriate.
Complies with and supports school division policies, regulations, procedures, and the HCPS Strategic Plan.
Effectively performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Light work, lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. Must effectively interact with students, staff, and community members. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; and subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Regular contact with staff members is required. Travel may be required including on weekends and in summer months. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on the evaluation of personnel.

The above is intended to describe the essential functions of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and meet the demands of this position.