Partner of Industry - Cherry Creek Innovation Campus

Cherry Creek Schools•Englewood, CO

About The Position

Responsible for developing and sustaining strategic partnerships with industry, community organizations, and workforce stakeholders to expand high-quality, career-connected work-based learning opportunities for CTE students. This role serves as a critical bridge between education and industry, aligning academic programs with workforce needs to create meaningful pathways from high school to postsecondary education, apprenticeships, and careers. Lead the development of work-based learning opportunities including internships, apprenticeships, job shadows, and industry-sponsored projects, while also collaborating closely with educators to integrate real-world experiences into CTE pathways. This position also supports program growth by securing industry engagement in advisory committees, guest speaking, and program development.

Requirements

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
Master’s degree in education or related field
Minimum of five (5) years of professional teaching experience
Current Colorado Department of Education (CDE) secondary teaching license
Ability to obtain Secondary CTE Work-based Learning Coordinator Credential within six (6) months of hire
Colorado driver’s license
Strong presentation skills across various settings
Experience establishing partnerships with business and industry
Experience organizing groups, coordinating activities, and supervising projects with an emphasis on innovation and student achievement
Advanced knowledge of Colorado Career and Technical Education
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Advanced interpersonal relations and teamwork skills
Advanced problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Advanced leadership and management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines
Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments effectively and efficiently
Ability and willingness to become proficient in multiple digital platforms and information systems, including but not limited to Oracle, Schoology, PowerSchool, Salesforce, etc.
Commitment to following Board of Education policies, district policies, and departmental procedures

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the public sector, specifically public education
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
Knowledge of secondary work-based learning programs including internships, apprenticeships, and industry sponsored projects
Experience developing and implementing educational marketing campaigns
Experience developing and implementing events
Experience working with industry partners in a K-12 education setting
Experience working independently to identify and develop new leads for outbound prospecting.
Experience building, managing, and advancing industry partnerships to support strategic goals.
Experience securing in-kind and equipment donations through proactive outreach and partnership development.
Experience in aligning CTE education programs with local/regional workforce and labor market needs.
Ability to serve as a connector between education and industry, translating workforce needs into programmatic outcomes for CTE programs.
Strong networking and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage senior-level industry partners.
Experience collaborating across internal teams (teachers, administrators) to implement industry partnership driven initiatives and strategic outcomes.
Strong communication and presentation skills, particularly with external stakeholders and industry audiences.
Experience leveraging data to evaluate program effectiveness and inform partnership strategy.
Ability to understand macro and micro economic labor needs/data.
Understanding of district wide CTE programing/certifications and its alignment to workforce needs.

Responsibilities

Recruit industry partners to establish and expand work-based learning (WBL) opportunities for CTE students, including but not limited to apprenticeships, internships, job shadows, and industry-sponsored projects.
Manage and maintain processes and procedures for tracking and documenting industry partnership engagement and WBL placements.
Lead the formation, development, and maintenance of new and existing industry partnerships to support student achievement.
Provide guidance and support to staff on integrating industry partnerships into the classroom and techniques to expand industry engagement.
Design and implement scalable partnership models that can be replicated across programs and different school-based sites.
Collaborate with teachers to inform program design based on industry trends and partner feedback.
Collaborate with CTE teachers to recruit and secure industry representation on CTE advisory committees.
Represent the CCSD WBL at industry events, conferences, and community engagements to promote programs and expand partnerships.
Build and maintain strong professional relationships with all industry and district colleagues, ensuring collective and collaborative support.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.