Application Procedure The Scituate School Department actively seeks applications from the most capable, professional candidates.
Please apply through SchoolSpring.com. In order to be considered, you must submit a complete SchoolSpring application. Incomplete SchoolSpring applications will not be considered.
If selected for hire, you will be required to provide the following items in person:
- W-4
- Federal BCI (Done through your local police department or State Attorney General's Office)
- I-9 (Must be filled out in person). Please bring appropriate documentation.
About Scituate, Rhode Island Nestled in northwestern Rhode Island, just 12 miles west of Providence, Scituate is a scenic, historic town of about 10,300 residents. It is known for its rolling woodlands, pristine lakes and reservoirs, classic New England charm, and the Scituate Reservoir, Rhode Island’s largest source of drinking water. The community maintains a close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere that balances rural tranquility with easy access to nearby cultural and economic opportunities, and takes pride in its heritage, natural beauty, and high-quality schools.
More About the Scituate School Department The Scituate School Department is a public school district serving approximately 1,200 students across five schools: three elementary schools (Clayville, Hope, and North Scituate Elementary Schools, PreK–5), Scituate Middle School (grades 6–8), and Scituate High School (grades 9–12). Our dedicated educators, support staff, and administrators work as a professional learning community, sharing responsibility to ensure that every student is engaged, challenged, and supported in reaching their full potential. With about 150 certified and non-certified staff members, Scituate’s schools provide a personalized educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, innovation, and strong community connections. We are committed to college and career readiness, social-emotional well-being, inclusive learning environments, and close partnerships with families and the wider community. For additional information, please visit www.scituateschoolsri.net. We invite you to explore our schools, meet our learning community, and discover why Scituate is such a special place to work and learn.
Position Summary ($45/hour, 36 weeks, 18 hours per Week, September-June) The Career and Work-Based Learning Coordinator oversees Work-Based Learning (WBL) for all Scituate High School (SHS) students and develops relationships with community and industry partners to support teachers and students in creating and executing high-quality work-based learning opportunities. Please note that this position is solely funded by and contingent upon the availability of Federal Perkins funds.
Key Responsibilities
Work-Based Learning Oversight: Oversee Work-Based Learning (WBL) for all Scituate High School (SHS) students, actively linking industry partners with students for hands-on learning opportunities. Enroll RI Coordination: Help coordinate internships and externships with Enroll RI. Industry & Advisory Board Leadership: Establish formal partnerships with industry, lead and run the Career and Technical Advisory Boards and industry panels, and coordinate and run the district Trades Panel. State Agency Liaison: Attend all relevant meetings with RIDE, including the Career Coordinators' meeting and the CTE BOT monthly meeting, promptly and effectively communicating relevant information to appropriate stakeholders. Counseling Collaboration: Collaborate with school counselors to ensure Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) are completed with fidelity and include reflection on essential workplace skills gained through work-based learning. Data & Progress Review: Support teachers in implementing necessary data collection related to work-based learning, providing quarterly reviews of WBL and ILP data to faculty and administration.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Scituate School Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, national origin, color, creed, political affiliation, or disability in any of its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.
For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact:
Equal Employment Officer P.O. Box 188, North Scituate, RI 02857 Phone: (401) 647-4100 Email: EEO@ScituateSchoolsRI.net
Inquiries may also be directed to:
Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education (Boston Office) 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921 Phone: (617) 289-0111 Fax: (617) 289-0150 Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov
Requirements
Qualifications
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in education or a related field. Outstanding strategic thinking, written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and public relations skills (or other qualifications deemed substantially equivalent to those listed above). Demonstrated ability to establish formal industry partnerships, coordinate work-based learning programs, and engage community stakeholders.
Terms of Employment This is a part-time, grant-funded position for the 2026–2027 school year. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of Federal Perkins funding. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required state and federal background investigations, including fingerprint-based criminal history checks. Citizenship, legal residency, or authorization to work in the United States is required.