Career Education Specialist at Poway Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Poway Unified School District is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Career Education Specialist (CES) to support Career Technical Education (CTE) students, teachers, and programs from grades K-Adult. (Current opening is with K-12 CTE). In this role, the CES will work with school sites, district staff, and community partners to strengthen CTE instruction and expand career exploration opportunities. Responsibilities include supporting curriculum development and standards alignment, coaching teachers, coordinating professional development, facilitating equipment purchases and repairs, cultivating business and community partnerships, writing grants and preparing reports, planning career-related events for students and families, and organizing work-based learning experiences for students and educators.
Requirements / Qualifications
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 1. A minimum of three years of successful teaching or related experience. 2. Must possess, or be able to attain, a valid California CTE Designated Subjects teaching credential (preferred) or possess a valid California Single Subject teaching credential in a related subject. Advanced training in and knowledge of career technical education is preferred. 3. Current Resume. 4. Copy of Transcripts. 5. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation signed within the last 12 months (at least one from a supervising administrator is recommended). 6. Letter of Intent addressed to Dr. Kelly Burke, Director of Human Resources. All required documents MUST be scanned and attached prior to submitting an application for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Additionally, please note, intern applications will not be accepted for this position. Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place on September 16, 2025.
Requirements / Qualifications
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 1. A minimum of three years of successful teaching or related experience. 2. Must possess, or be able to attain, a valid California CTE Designated Subjects teaching credential (preferred) or possess a valid California Single Subject teaching credential in a related subject. Advanced training in and knowledge of career technical education is preferred. 3. Current Resume. 4. Copy of Transcripts. 5. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation signed within the last 12 months (at least one from a supervising administrator is recommended). 6. Letter of Intent addressed to Dr. Kelly Burke, Director of Human Resources. All required documents MUST be scanned and attached prior to submitting an application for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Additionally, please note, intern applications will not be accepted for this position. Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place on September 16, 2025.
Comments and Other Information
The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Non-discrimination Program. PUSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identification, mental or physical disability. For more information, please contact Associate Superintendent, Title IX Coordinator, Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406, (858) 521-2800.
Comments and Other Information
The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Non-discrimination Program. PUSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identification, mental or physical disability. For more information, please contact Associate Superintendent, Title IX Coordinator, Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406, (858) 521-2800.
Application Deadline
8/26/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/19/2025
Contact
Kathleen Porter
(858) 668-4024 4016
(858) 668-4024 4016
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$101,454 - $122,988 Annually
$101,454 - $122,988 Annually
Length of Work Year
222 days
Employment Type
Full Time