Job Description
Office:
Office of Social Emotional Academic Development
Date Posted:
7/29/2026
Salary Range:
1-5 / $73,643 - $83,094
NTE Date:
N/A
Position Overview
The Office of Social Emotional Academic Development works with the Chancellor to ensure coherence in the educational experience for our students, families, and schools. Our goal is to initiate change and lead DC Public Schools into the highest performing school district in the nation.
Office of SEAD Strategy
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Athletics: The Department of Athletics ensures all DCPS students have access to comprehensive and inclusive interscholastic athletics programming designed to increase student satisfaction, improve physical fitness, keep students engaged in school, develop leadership qualities, and provide additional outlets for students to express their unique talents.
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Career and Technical Education: Career Education programs provide the academic, technical, and employability skills necessary to succeed in college, careers and to become lifelong learners. This includes JROTC programming.
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Postsecondary Success Programs (PSP): PSP includes programming that prepares students for college and career, including Dual Enrollment, AP/IB, SAT/PSAT, School Counseling and Postsecondary Planning, Work-based Learning Opportunities, and Navigator supports.
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Graduation Success Initiatives (GSI): GSI consists of programming designed to keep students on track academically and connected to their school communities. This includes work on Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate, New Heights programs, OSTP, and Extended Learning programs such as summer school and academic recovery.
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Grade Level Academies: Sixth and Ninth Grade Academies in DCPS provide rich, responsive, and well-rounded educational experiences for students during key transition years to promote success.
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Scheduling, Transcripts, and Academic Records Support (STARS): STARS is responsible for supporting and monitoring DCPS schools in four areas: scheduling, grading, graduation, and the development and distribution of accurate student records.
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Data, Strategy, and Operations (DSO): DSO supports the division through the management of budgets, data reporting and analysis, and special projects that support the division’s key priorities in alignment with the strategic plan including policies and associated guidance.
The Coordinator, Workforce Development, Work-Based Learning Team, is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and monitoring high-quality work-based learning (WBL) experiences for DCPS high school students. The Coordinator is part of a team charged with driving the strategic work that continues to push the District toward our goal of preparing all of our students with disabilities in Pre-K through grade 12 for postsecondary success. The Coordinator will play an integral role in the implementation of college and career readiness opportunities for students with disabilities in DC Public Schools, through the day-to-day coordination of Transition and Work-Based Learning programs.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following qualities:
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You recognize the disparities in post-school outcomes for students with and without disabilities, and are passionate about identifying and implementing intentional, innovative solutions.
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You value outreach and collaboration as tools for service delivery; initiating and cultivating relationships, and identifying shared goals are areas in which you are comfortable and excel.
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Continuous improvement processes guide your daily operations. Planning, staying organized, executing skillfully and accurately, monitoring, and reporting are areas you've strongly developed.
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Data-informed, student-centered instructional planning and delivery aligned to 21st century workforce competencies is your forte. With students, you foster connections and meaningful engagement.
This position has been designated as Protection Sensitive. Pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying protection sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests: Criminal background check; Sex Offender Registry check; Pre-employment drug and alcohol test; Traffic record check (as applicable); Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; and Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.
The Coordinator, Workforce Development, Work-Based Learning Team will report to the Manager, Work-Based Learning Opportunities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.
• Implement recruitment processes to identify and enroll eligible student candidates for work-based learning and transition opportunities. Collaborate with school teams across all wards to facilitate the outreach and application process for qualified and interested candidates.
• Coordinate logistical aspects of programming, including both anticipated needs and contingencies, to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Improve community-based outreach and engagement efforts to recruit, onboard, and train mentors and employer partners from various industries.
• Collaborate with businesses and government agencies to establish long-term mentorship and internship opportunities for students in the DCPS Competitive Employment Opportunities (CEO) program and internship experiences led by partner programs and agencies.
• Review situational job sampling opportunities and activities to ensure alignment with each student’s transition goals.
• Engage in regular collaboration with students’ IEP teams to ensure alignment between transition goals and service provision.
• Refine and deliver engaging lesson plans focused on workplace readiness, social skills, and independent living.
• Implement student-centered supports to improve professional skill development, and workplace readiness. Provide scaffolded support and implement curricular modifications as needed.
• Implement regular family outreach through multiple modalities for students selected for the program, including home visits and individualized outreach.
• Liaise with students and their families on opportunities for enrollment in comprehensive transition or postsecondary educational programs at institutions of higher education.
• Track students' progress in work-based learning experiences, including placement and participation data.
• Coordinate data collection efforts for programs, using data to inform instructional and programmatic decisions.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree and two to four years of related work experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience managing partnerships and navigating multiple program requirements.
DCPS Values
• STUDENTS FIRST: We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do.
• COURAGE: We have the audacity to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success.
• EQUITY: We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds.
• EXCELLENCE: We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions.
• TEAMWORK: We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically.
• JOY: We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodation and/or application assistance is available upon request at all stages of the application and employment process. To request accommodation, please contact dcps.eeo-ada@k12.dc.gov.