The Middle School Career Investigations Instructor provides students with early exposure to career pathways workplace readiness skills and postsecondary planning. This position supports students in exploring their interests strengths and goals through engaging standards-based instruction aligned with Virginias Career Investigations curriculum. The instructor fosters a classroom environment that promotes career awareness self-discovery and lifelong learning while helping students make informed decisions about high school course selections and future opportunities. This role also involves collaboration with school counselors CTE staff and community partners to enhance the relevance and impact of career exploration activities.Essential FunctionsPlans and implements standards-based lessons that introduce students to a wide range of career clusters and postsecondary optionsIncorporates project-based learning career assessments and real-world applications to foster exploration and critical thinkingGuides students in identifying personal interests strengths and potential career pathwaysIntroduces tools such as career inventories digital portfolios and goal-setting activitiesTeaches essential soft skills such as communication teamwork time management and problem-solvingProvides students with opportunities to practice these skills through classroom projects and simulationsEducates students about high school course planning dual enrollment industry certifications and CTE pathwaysConnects students with information about local industries college options apprenticeships and military serviceWorks with counselors CTE staff and community members to coordinate guest speakers career days and field experiencesMaintains relationships with business and industry partners to enhance program relevanceUtilizes Xello SCPSs chosen career exploration platform to support individualized student exploration.Incorporates multimedia and technology tools to support 21st-century skill developmentTracks student progress and maintains required documentation for student portfolios career plans and instructional dataAssesses learning through formative and summative measures aligned to course competenciesBuilds relationships with students to support social-emotional development and collegecareer confidenceCreates a classroom culture that promotes curiosity respect and self-discoveryRemains informed about current labor market trends educational technology and instructional best practicesEngages in ongoing professional growth to improve program effectiveness and student outcomesClickhereto read the full Job Description for this role.Education and ExperienceBachelors Degree from a regionally accredited college or universityCurrently possesses a Technical Professional Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional LicenseAn acceptable rating of prior teaching experience as applicableWorking WithSpotsylvania County Public SchoolsComprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24000 Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.So what sets us apart Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our students success. Here YOU make a difference.The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary monthly PTO accrual robust healthcare benefit plans enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System VRS with defined contributions and potential employer match FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Programs EAPs and employer paid Life Insurance.To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools and our teams please visit our website athttpswww.spotsylvania.k12.va.us.Employment TermsEmployment may be offered as a 10-Month 200 Day contract at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated annually.Benefits EligibilityEligibleTogether we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to theWeAreSpotsyteam._____Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.A workplace that values unique perspectives fosters belonging and ensures opportunities for all to thrive.