School to Career Specialist

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The School to Career Specialist at Marlborough High School (MHS) works under the supervision of the MHS Principal or designee. This role is crucial in preparing students for the transition from middle school to high school and beyond. The specialist will assist students in finding internships, preparing them for work experience, and supporting them throughout their work placements. This is a 185-day position for the 2026-27 School Year, with 6.5 hours per day, excluding a 30-minute lunch.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Five (5) years’ experience working with students and/or employment training programs.
Related experience will be considered.

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.
Facilitate engagement of school administration, guidance personnel and teachers to make them aware of these opportunities for students.
Recruit employers to hire students for summer work experiences (Marlborough Summer Jobs Program).
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.