Anticipated Career Discovery Department Supervisor

JobID: 5094

Position Type:
SUPERVISORY/Supervisor

Date Posted:
4/7/2026

Location:
Forest View Educational Center

Date Available:
07/01/2026

Closing Date:
Until filled

Career Discovery Department Supervisor

High School District 214 seeks a dynamic, experienced leader to serve as the Career Discovery Department Supervisor.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Career Discovery Supervisor will coordinate and implement various career pathway programs by
securing, onboarding, and managing industry partners, organizing and executing department events, and
managing the operation of all district work-based learning programs.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1. Assists the Director for Career Discovery in the development, implementation and evaluation
of career pathway programs and projects.
2. Coordinates with staff and external partners in development, implementation and evaluation of
career pathway program events.
3. Responsible for the management of all aspects of the daily operation of district work-based
learning programs.
4. Provides coordination and leadership of staff assigned to the Center for Career Discovery
Department.
5. Responsible for the initial and ongoing training, professional development and evaluation
of Center for Career Discovery staff.
6. Develops partnerships with businesses and community organizations in support of student career
related experiences.
7. Responsible for the management of all aspects of grants awarded to facilitate the department's
work-based learning programs.
8. Prepares various reports as necessary.
9. Continues job performance enhancement by participating in appropriate professional growth
opportunities including workshops and conferences.
10. Serves as a resource to students, parents and staff by keeping them informed about various career
opportunities and information.
11. Collaborates with district and building leadership to ensure equity is infused in practice and
remains at the forefront of efforts to disrupt inequities.
12. Performs other tasks as assigned by the Director for Career Discovery..

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid Illinois driver's license and willingness to travel to work sites around the district
• Experience with implementing IEPs and identifying work-related accommodations preferred
• Experience with grant implementation, data collection and program documentation preferred
• Experience managing a team of staff preferred
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and leadership abilities
• Commitment to providing high-quality, equitable work-based learning experiences

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Full Year

SALARY GRADE: Supervisory Grade Three



Application Procedures: In addition to completing an online application, all candidates are required to provide all of the following as separate items electronically :

• A single page cover letter indicating interest in the position;
• A resume listing personal data, education, training and experience; and
• Three current letters of recommendation.

Click the RED "APPLY" button above to begin an online application.

Please be aware that you will be invited to complete a digital interview via RIVS (Interviewstream) as a requirement of your application. The invitation will come to your email, and the RIVS (Interviewstream) system gives you ten (10) calendar days to complete the interview from the time the invitation is issued. Keep in mind that the interview must be completed before you can submit your application, even if the interview expiration is beyond the date of the application deadline. Therefore, all your application materials, interview included, must be submitted by the application deadline.

Please email [email protected] to request an extension.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status."