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The central office CTE coordinator (CTE coordinator CO) operates under intermittent supervision and engages in intermediate-level tasks with limited decision-making authority supporting Career and Technical Education (CTE) and facilitating career development, special populations, and instructional management services for CTE students and teachers at the district level. This role involves collaboration with the NCDPI, central office CTE administrators, central office SPCs, central office CIMCs, central office CDCs, school-based CTE coordinators, student services personnel, and teachers to ensure that instructional support is effectively delivered to CTE teachers. The primary responsibility of the CTE coordinator CO is to assist school-based CTE coordinators in the proper implementation of career development, special populations, and curriculum and instructional management services in the schools they support. The coordinator performs district-level duties to execute Board of Education policies under the guidance of the CTE director.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Salary/Status
Certified Schedule/Full-time, 12 months
Reports To
CTE Director
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
- Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Adhere to the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards
- Implement and monitor CTE school-level plans that have weekly, monthly, and annual curriculum and instructional management, special populations, and career development accountability metrics for assigned school(s) that align with NCDPI CTE and the CMS Board of Education goals
- Implement and monitor school-level plans that align with the NCDPI Curriculum and Instruction Management Coordinator job description
- Implement and monitor school-level budget plans for consumables, equipment, professional development, field trips to include accountability targets, expectations, and reporting periods that align with curriculum and instructional management
- Implement and monitor school-level plans that align with the NCDPI Special Populations job description
- Implement and monitor CTE school-level plans for career development to include the following:
- Implement, and monitor CTE district-level plans, accountability targets, expectations, and reporting periods that develop, coordinate, promote, and execute 5th-grade, middle school, and high school CTE career development services, career awareness, and exploration activities for school-based CTE coordinators and middle school career development coordinators
- Research and provide career development, occupational, labor market, non-traditional career, and post-secondary information to increase 5th-grade, middle school, and high school student awareness
- Implement, and monitor district-level CTE plans, accountability targets, expectations, and reporting periods for school-based CTE coordinators and middle school career development coordinators to coordinate 5th-grade, middle school, and high school career planning assessments and activities in schools with CTE programs
- Implement, and monitor district-level CTE plans, targets, expectations, and reporting periods for school-based CTE coordinators and middle school career development coordinators that increase middle and high school chapters of career & technical student organizations (CTSOs)
- Implement, and monitor the coordination of district career awareness events such as: the Students@Work Initiative, CMS Endless Possibilities Fair, Futures Fair
- Implement, and monitor accountability targets, expectations, and reporting periods for school-based CTE coordinators and middle school career development for the use of career readiness tools like NCcareers.org, Naviance, and Transfr VR to increase student matriculation into middle school CTE courses and high school career pathways
- Implement, and monitor district-level plans for central office CTE coordinators and middle school career development coordinators to organize activities for 5th-grade, middle school, and high school students to learn about post-secondary education programs, employment opportunities, and develop employability skills
- Facilitate business, education, and community partnerships that provide opportunities for all CTE students in the CMS district
- Implement, and monitor district-level plans for school-based CTE coordinators and middle school career development coordinators to provide summer career exploration opportunities for CTE students
- Serve as a district-level liaison with the business, industry, education, and military community
- Implement, and monitor district-level budget plans for school-based CTE coordinators and middle school career development coordinators for consumables, equipment, and field trips to include accountability targets, expectations, and reporting periods that align with student career development
- Publicize partnership resources
- Participate in professional development activities at the local, regional, state, and national levels
- Interpret student data for the district
- Perform safety functions/drills to maintain a safe instructional environment. Take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Perform related work as assigned or required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of the curriculum in the assigned area
- Comprehensive knowledge of how to utilize appropriate data and information to make instructional decisions for students
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various learning styles, curriculum development, program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
- Knowledge of procurement and contract procedures
- Skilled in communication, both verbal and written
- Skilled in computers and software, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Ability to develop and monitor a budget
- Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment, or software related to instructional practice and business needs
- Ability to respond appropriately to situations while maintaining a professional and personable demeanor
- Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
- Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding the school system business
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgment
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment
Education and Experience - This position is a multi-license role that must possess the following 3 CTE support role licenses: Curriculum and Instructional Management Coordinator, Special Populations Coordinator, and Career Development Coordinator. Need the Education/Experience requirements for the CO CTE Coordinator, not for the other positions listed below.
Curriculum and Instructional Management Coordinator License Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and current continuing professional license in any Career and Technical Education Program Area OR a current continuing professional license as Curriculum Instructional Specialist OR a current continuing professional license as Instructional Technology Specialist OR a current continuing professional license as a School Administrator
- 5 years of related work experience = Classroom teacher in a CTE area; Career Development Coordinator, Special Populations Coordinator, curriculum/instructional specialist, assistant principal, or principal
- Must obtain a valid NC teaching license with the 830 CIMC designation
- Completion of required coursework during the duration of the provisional license area:
- NCDPI CIMC Induction
Special Populations Coordinator License Qualifications
- Must obtain a valid NC teaching license with the 770 SPC designation
- Bachelor's Or Master's degree and current continuing professional license in any Career and Technical Education Program Area OR a current continuing professional license as a school counselor at the G level OR a current continuing professional license in Exceptional Children's Education
- Related work experience = Career and Technical Education program area teacher, administrator of special education, special education teacher, school psychologist, curriculum director, career development coordinator, school counselor, reading specialist, school administrator, speech and language pathologist, English Language instructor (teaching English as a second language), social worker
- Completion of required coursework during the duration of the provisional license area:
- Option 1: One course • NCDPI Special Populations Course
- Option 2: 6 Semester Hours and Induction
- 3 semester hours in Instructional Methods/Teaching Strategies of Special Needs Students OR Diversity OR Psychology;
- 3 semester hours in Classroom Assessment and Evaluation OR Exceptionalities; Principles of Career Counseling and Development OR Theories and Techniques of Counseling.
- NCDPI SPC Induction
Career Development Coordinator License Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree and current continuing professional license in any Career and Technical Education Program Area OR a current continuing professional license as a school counselor at the G level
- Must obtain a valid NC teaching license with 747 CDC area
- Completion of required coursework during the duration of the provisional license area:
- Option 1: Two required courses: • National Career Development Association (NCDA) Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Course • NCDPI New CDC Induction
- Option 2: Six semester hours and Induction • 3 semester hours in Counseling theory • 3 semester hours from the following: o Career development and counseling o Career and life planning o Career development and occupational information • NCDPI New CDC Induction
Special Requirements
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or the ability to provide own transportation
- Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings
of Jobs 1.00
Teacher Scale Y
Term 12 Month
Additional Job Information
Additional Close Date Text 6/19/2026
General Definition of Work
The central office CTE coordinator (CTE coordinator CO) operates under intermittent supervision and engages in intermediate-level tasks with limited decision-making authority supporting Career and Technical Education (CTE) and facilitating career development, special populations, and instructional management services for CTE students and teachers at the district level. This role involves collaboration with the NCDPI, central office CTE administrators, central office SPCs, central office CIMCs, central office CDCs, school-based CTE coordinators, student services personnel, and teachers to ensure that instructional support is effectively delivered to CTE teachers. The primary responsibility of the CTE coordinator CO is to assist school-based CTE coordinators in the proper implementation of career development, special populations, and curriculum and instructional management services in the schools they support. The coordinator performs district-level duties to execute Board of Education policies under the guidance of the CTE director.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Salary/Status
Certified Schedule/Full-time, 12 months
Reports To
CTE Director
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
- Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Adhere to the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards
- Implement and monitor CTE school-level plans that have weekly, monthly, and annual curriculum and instructional management, special populations, and career development accountability metrics for assigned school(s) that align with NCDPI CTE and the CMS Board of Education goals
- Implement and monitor school-level plans that align with the NCDPI Curriculum and Instruction Management Coordinator job description
- Implement and monitor school-level budget plans for consumables, equipment, professional development, field trips to include accountability targets, expectations, and reporting periods that align with curriculum and instructional management
- Implement and monitor school-level plans that align with the NCDPI Special Populations job description
- Implement and monitor CTE school-level plans for career development to include the following:
- Implement, and monitor CTE district-level plans, accountability targets, expectations, and reporting periods that develop, coordinate, promote, and execute 5th-grade, middle school, and high school CTE career development services, career awareness, and exploration activities for school-based CTE coordinators and middle school career development coordinators
- Research and provide career development, occupational, labor market, non-traditional career, and post-secondary information to increase 5th-grade, middle school, and high school student awareness
- Implement, and monitor district-level CTE plans, accountability targets, expectations, and reporting periods for school-based CTE coordinators and middle school career development coordinators to coordinate 5th-grade, middle school, and high school career planning assessments and activities in schools with CTE programs
- Implement, and monitor district-level CTE plans, targets, expectations, and reporting periods for school-based CTE coordinators and middle school career development coordinators that increase middle and high school chapters of career & technical student organizations (CTSOs)
- Implement, and monitor the coordination of district career awareness events such as: the Students@Work Initiative, CMS Endless Possibilities Fair, Futures Fair
- Implement, and monitor accountability targets, expectations, and reporting periods for school-based CTE coordinators and middle school career development for the use of career readiness tools like NCcareers.org, Naviance, and Transfr VR to increase student matriculation into middle school CTE courses and high school career pathways
- Implement, and monitor district-level plans for central office CTE coordinators and middle school career development coordinators to organize activities for 5th-grade, middle school, and high school students to learn about post-secondary education programs, employment opportunities, and develop employability skills
- Facilitate business, education, and community partnerships that provide opportunities for all CTE students in the CMS district
- Implement, and monitor district-level plans for school-based CTE coordinators and middle school career development coordinators to provide summer career exploration opportunities for CTE students
- Serve as a district-level liaison with the business, industry, education, and military community
- Implement, and monitor district-level budget plans for school-based CTE coordinators and middle school career development coordinators for consumables, equipment, and field trips to include accountability targets, expectations, and reporting periods that align with student career development
- Publicize partnership resources
- Participate in professional development activities at the local, regional, state, and national levels
- Interpret student data for the district
- Perform safety functions/drills to maintain a safe instructional environment. Take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Perform related work as assigned or required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of the curriculum in the assigned area
- Comprehensive knowledge of how to utilize appropriate data and information to make instructional decisions for students
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various learning styles, curriculum development, program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
- Knowledge of procurement and contract procedures
- Skilled in communication, both verbal and written
- Skilled in computers and software, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Ability to develop and monitor a budget
- Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment, or software related to instructional practice and business needs
- Ability to respond appropriately to situations while maintaining a professional and personable demeanor
- Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
- Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding the school system business
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgment
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment
Education and Experience - This position is a multi-license role that must possess the following 3 CTE support role licenses: Curriculum and Instructional Management Coordinator, Special Populations Coordinator, and Career Development Coordinator. Need the Education/Experience requirements for the CO CTE Coordinator, not for the other positions listed below.
Curriculum and Instructional Management Coordinator License Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and current continuing professional license in any Career and Technical Education Program Area OR a current continuing professional license as Curriculum Instructional Specialist OR a current continuing professional license as Instructional Technology Specialist OR a current continuing professional license as a School Administrator
- 5 years of related work experience = Classroom teacher in a CTE area; Career Development Coordinator, Special Populations Coordinator, curriculum/instructional specialist, assistant principal, or principal
- Must obtain a valid NC teaching license with the 830 CIMC designation
- Completion of required coursework during the duration of the provisional license area:
- NCDPI CIMC Induction
Special Populations Coordinator License Qualifications
- Must obtain a valid NC teaching license with the 770 SPC designation
- Bachelor's Or Master's degree and current continuing professional license in any Career and Technical Education Program Area OR a current continuing professional license as a school counselor at the G level OR a current continuing professional license in Exceptional Children's Education
- Related work experience = Career and Technical Education program area teacher, administrator of special education, special education teacher, school psychologist, curriculum director, career development coordinator, school counselor, reading specialist, school administrator, speech and language pathologist, English Language instructor (teaching English as a second language), social worker
- Completion of required coursework during the duration of the provisional license area:
- Option 1: One course • NCDPI Special Populations Course
- Option 2: 6 Semester Hours and Induction
- 3 semester hours in Instructional Methods/Teaching Strategies of Special Needs Students OR Diversity OR Psychology;
- 3 semester hours in Classroom Assessment and Evaluation OR Exceptionalities; Principles of Career Counseling and Development OR Theories and Techniques of Counseling.
- NCDPI SPC Induction
Career Development Coordinator License Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree and current continuing professional license in any Career and Technical Education Program Area OR a current continuing professional license as a school counselor at the G level
- Must obtain a valid NC teaching license with 747 CDC area
- Completion of required coursework during the duration of the provisional license area:
- Option 1: Two required courses: • National Career Development Association (NCDA) Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Course • NCDPI New CDC Induction
- Option 2: Six semester hours and Induction • 3 semester hours in Counseling theory • 3 semester hours from the following: o Career development and counseling o Career and life planning o Career development and occupational information • NCDPI New CDC Induction
Special Requirements
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or the ability to provide own transportation
- Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings
of Jobs 1.00
Teacher Scale Y
Term 12 Month
Additional Job Information
Additional Close Date Text 6/19/2026
Tips for Finding COO Jobs at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Frame credentials around K-12 operational scale
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools operates one of the largest public school systems in the Southeast. Your CV should quantify operational scope, budget oversight, and workforce management in terms that map directly to a district of that scale, not private sector equivalents.
Target PERM-eligible roles from the start
COO positions in large public school districts often fall under EB-2 or EB-3 PERM pathways. Before you apply, confirm the role's prevailing wage category against DOL wage data for your occupation and metro area to avoid late-stage surprises.
Connect with district HR before submitting applications
Public school district HR teams handle sponsorship decisions internally, not through third-party agencies. Reaching out directly to Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools human resources to ask about their immigration filing process signals seriousness and surfaces any policy constraints early.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter COO-level openings at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools by visa type. The platform surfaces roles where sponsorship has been used historically, so you're not guessing which postings are actually open to international candidates.
Prepare for an extended PERM recruitment period
USCIS and DOL require public school districts to complete a supervised recruitment process before certifying a PERM application. Build at least six to twelve months of buffer into your timeline between offer acceptance and petition filing, particularly if you're currently on OPT or a time-limited status.
Align your visa status to the offer timeline
If you're transitioning from a nonimmigrant status like H-1B, confirm that your current employer's cap-subject petition history won't complicate a transfer. Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools qualifies as a nonprofit-adjacent government entity, which affects cap-exemption eligibility and should be clarified with your attorney at the offer stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools sponsor H-1B visas for COOs?
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools primarily uses employment-based Green Card pathways such as EB-2 and EB-3 for senior operations roles. As a government entity, the district may qualify for H-1B visa cap-exempt filing under certain conditions, but the more common route for COO-level positions involves PERM labor certification followed by an immigrant petition. Confirm the specific pathway with the district's HR team before accepting an offer.
How do I apply for COO jobs at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools?
Open COO positions at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools are posted through the district's official careers portal. You can also browse verified openings filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate, which aggregates postings and surfaces roles where the district has sponsored international candidates. Submitting a tailored application through the official portal, rather than third-party job boards, is the most reliable path to getting in front of the hiring team.
Which visa types are commonly used for COO roles at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools?
EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based Green Card categories are the most common sponsorship pathways for COO-level roles at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. These require PERM labor certification through the DOL before USCIS adjudicates the immigrant petition. In some cases, the district may also explore H-1B transfers for candidates already holding that status, depending on cap-exemption eligibility as a government employer.
What qualifications are expected for a COO role at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools?
The district typically expects candidates to hold a graduate-level degree in education administration, public administration, business, or an operations-focused field. Demonstrated experience managing large institutional budgets, cross-functional teams, and compliance obligations in a government or public sector environment carries significant weight. Prior K-12 district experience is not always required but strengthens your candidacy for a COO role at this scale.
How do I understand the visa sponsorship timeline for a COO position at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools?
For EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship, expect the PERM process alone to take six months to over a year before the immigrant petition is filed with USCIS. Total time from offer to Green Card approval can exceed two to three years depending on your country of birth and visa backlog. Starting the process immediately after offer acceptance and maintaining valid work authorization throughout is critical. Your attorney should coordinate directly with the district's HR and legal teams to avoid gaps.