Director of Career Connected Learning (25-26)
Company: KIPP Public Schools Northern California
Location: Stockton
Posted on: June 1, 2025
Job Description:
Director of Career Connected Learning, StocktonAt KIPP Public
Schools Northern California, we are committed to empowering
students-especially those from historically underserved
communities-with the academic, technical, and leadership skills
necessary to thrive in college, career, and life. We are seeking a
Director of Career Connected Learning to join our founding team.
The Director of Career Connected Learningwill play a pivotal role
in shaping the academic identity and future readiness of our
students by designing innovative career pathways and establishing
dual enrollment opportunities with local colleges and
universities.This role will focus on designing and launching
innovative career pathways, dual enrollment programming, and
advisory curriculum that help students explore, identify, and
prepare for postsecondary pathways - including college and career.
You will be the lead architect of our career-connected learning
strategy, working in close collaboration with external partners,
school leaders, teachers, students, and families to create and
implement meaningful, real-world learning experiences.The ideal
candidate for this role has a deep passion for social justice and
educational equity for all children, has significant experience
working in/with schools and/or districts to design and implement
career-connected learning opportunities for students, and is
skilled at high-quality project design and project management.
Additionally, this candidate must be competent at building and
leveraging relationships with school, CBO, and business partners
and in coaching for project success, as well as outstanding written
and verbal communication skills. This person is drawn to working
with teams of community, school, teacher, and student leaders to
design and implement career-connected learning. They must have a
demonstrated interest in serving students from historically
marginalized communities that have been systematically underserved
and be dedicated to doing whatever it takes to support our students
to identify their careers of highest aspiration, aligned to their
own passions and interests.Preferred Qualifications:Education:
Bachelor's Degree required. Master's
degree preferredExperience
Passion for and commitment to KIPP's
mission and values3+ years of full-time experience in education or
a related field with a proven track record of designing and
implementing career-connected learning in the TK-12
ecosystemUnderstanding of concurrent enrollment systems, experience
instructing or supporting Career and Technical Education (CTE)
programs in California, and/or developing Individual Career and
Academic Plans and providing career advising to studentsExperience
working across organizations to build relationships and
partnerships, develop collaborative work products, and take
responsibility for the outcomesTrack record of success partnering
with community based organizations and Career Technical Education
programsFamiliarity with Apprenticeship programs, CTE programs, and
Military pathwaysExperience managing projects and collaborating
with internal and external stakeholdersKnowledge/skills required:
Commitment to working with
educationally underserved students and demonstrated sensitivity to
and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic,
cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of student
populationsStrong working knowledge of student database systems and
using data to drive decision makingExcellent interpersonal skills;
ability to work with a wide-range of people including external
partners, teachers, counselors, parents, students, and
administration teamsPositivity, optimism, and a solutions-oriented
mindsetAbility to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals
and to initiate process improvementsGoal-oriented, with strong
initiative and creative problem-solving skillsAbility to use
assets-based counseling and support for students in identifying
their strengths, talents, and interests as they prepare for young
adulthoodOutstanding written and oral communication skillsExtreme
flexibility, strong work ethic, and an entrepreneurial spirit to
accommodate joining a growing and constantly improving teamStrong
working knowledge in all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint) and Google SuiteEssential Functions and
Responsibilities:
Create and monitor dual enrollment
strategy and programming
Develop and maintain dual enrollment
partnerships with local colleges and universitiesCoordinate
enrollment, logistics, and student support systems to ensure
equitable access to college-level courseworkMonitor students'
academic progress and ensure alignment with graduation and college-
and career-readiness goals
Design and implement career-connected
learning programs
Build out the school's
career-connected program of studyCultivate and manage partnerships
with higher education institutions, employers, nonprofits, and
community-based organizations to expand learning and mentorship
opportunitiesNegotiate with partners towards delivering
high-quality programming for our students and alumniDevelop
work-based learning opportunities such as internships, job
shadowing, guest speakers, and mentorshipsCreate comprehensive
project plans to effectively execute all components of initiatives
related to career-connected learningWork with systems to promote
equity in career-connected learning for students furthest from
opportunitySupport school staff in building knowledge about and
implementing current and emerging best practices for
career-connected learningActive participant in college and career
partnership working groups
Student support
Design a schoolwide advisory
framework that is centered around the school's mission for 9-12
grade that incorporates college readiness, career exploration, and
life skills into the advisory curriculumDevelop grade-level
benchmarks for advisory topics such as goal setting, academic
planning, SEL, resume building, financial literacy, and
post-secondary planningProvide professional development and
coaching for advisory teachers/facilitatorProvide advising and
coaching services focused on career exploration and progressive
pathway programs based on student needs, connecting them to
hands-on opportunities that will support them to make a strong
postsecondary matriculation decisionGuide students and families
through the pathway selection and dual enrollment process through
workshops, counseling, and ongoing communicationTrack and analyze
student data [career interests, desired postsecondary pathway,
financial aid, internships, etc.] using the match data
platformsLeverage quantitative and qualitative data to proactively
track and report on program outcomes, identify areas of success as
needed to respond to those areas that need improvement
- Classroom Instruction
- (Year 1, 25-26) Teach a College & Career Readiness Seminar to
each cohort, totaling -5 hours of Classroom Instruction per
week
- (Year 2, 26-27) Teach a College & Career Readiness Seminar to
each cohort, totaling -10 hours of Classroom Instruction per
weekPhysical, Mental, and Environmental DemandsPhysical: Ability to
navigate office and school campuses, and hold meetings in different
spaces. Traditionally, much of the day involves sitting. Ability to
access and utilize technology. Occasional lifting/carrying of
equipment 1-20 lbs.Mental: Stress of deadlines and normal work
standards, ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives,
work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods of time,
read, calculate, perform routine math problems, memorize and recall
objects and people.Environmental: Office environment subject to
constant interruptions and distractions. KIPP adheres to health and
safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health
agencies' recommendations.ClassificationFull-time, exempt position.
This is a campus based role.About KIPP Public Schools Northern
CaliforniaWe are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public
charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all
children should grow up free to create the future they want for
themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in
making that vision a reality. Together with families and
communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that
prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths
they choose-college, career, and beyond-so they can lead fulfilling
lives and build a more just world.Our student community consists of
over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East
Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood
City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch,
23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We
strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders
that reflect our students' diversity.CompensationKIPP Northern
California is dedicated to you and your family's well-being! We
offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits
package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation
benefits.We benchmark annually against school districts and charter
schools in the regions where we operate, to offer competitive
salaries. The starting salary range for this position will be
between $99,000 - $121,696.How to ApplyPlease submit a cover letter
and resume by clicking apply on this page.Question?Email
teach@kippnorcal.org
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Keywords: KIPP Public Schools Northern California, San Rafael , Director of Career Connected Learning (25-26), Executive , Stockton, California
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