Title:
School to Career Specialist
Marlborough High School (MHS)
Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority:
Works under the supervision of the MHS Principal or designee
Primary Responsibilities:
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Preparing students for the middle school to high school transition.
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Assisting students in finding internships, preparing students for work experience, placing and supporting students in work experience.
Work Year:
2026-27 School Year
185 Days, 6.5 hours per day exclusive of a 30-minute lunch
Responsibilities:
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Acting as the liaison between the middle school and high school to assist students in preparing for and choosing a high school.
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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).
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Oversee interns in work-based learning opportunities, including, but not limited to, site-based visits.
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Conduct and train employer partners in completing individual performance evaluations and collect work-based learning plans.
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Assist interns in reflecting on internship experience to identify skills gained and how to leverage them for future educational and employment opportunities.
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Address employment-related issue, serve as a liaison between students and employers.
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Guide students in using Naviance assessment tools to identify areas on strength, areas of opportunities, and potential career pathways.
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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.
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Conduct application intake process and personal interviews to assess a student’s interest in a work experience.
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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.
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Provide work readiness services and workshops for:
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Resume writing, interviewing skills, business etiquette, employer expectations.
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Assist students in how to research, network, and find their own internships.
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Other workshops as related to the program.
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Facilitate engagement of school administration, guidance personnel and teachers to make them aware of these opportunities for students.
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Marlborough Summer Jobs Program:
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Recruit employers to hire students for summer work experiences.
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Work with the City of Marlborough to assist students in finding summer work experiences through the city.
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Adhere to Department of Elementary and Secondary Education mandates for program and placement protocol.
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Collect and submit data (participation, success rate, etc.) on scheduled deadlines as set by the principal, designee.
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Other responsibilities as defined by the principal or designee.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree preferred.
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Five (5) years’ experience working with students and/or employment training programs. Related experience will be considered.
