TOSA - Postsecondary Workforce Readiness Specialist
Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Westminster, CO, United States
TOSA - Postsecondary Workforce Readiness Specialist (Job ID: 14311)
Position Type: Dean/Inst Coach/Interventionist/TOSA/Coordinator/ TOSA - Postsecondary Workforce Readiness Specialist
Date Posted: 3/20/2026
Location: Mountain Range High School, Thornton, CO
Closing Date: 04/03/2026
SALARY INFORMATION
See Certified Salary Schedule.
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK:
40
FTE:
1.0
MONTHS PER YEAR:
9
JOB CODE:
160197
POSITION TYPE:
New – Permanent/Regular
LOCATION:
Thornton, CO
Summary:
The Postsecondary Workforce Readiness Specialist (PWRS) is a resource and guide for high school students as they develop, pursue, and complete meaningful postsecondary pathways aligned to their interests and regional workforce needs. This position serves as a liaison between secondary education, postsecondary institutions, workforce systems, and employers to ensure every student graduates with a plan for postsecondary education, training, military service, and/or employment. This position supports the completion of students' Individual Career and Academic Plans.
JOB TASK DESCRIPTIONS
Student Advising and Support
Collaborate to provide individual and small-group advising, classroom lessons, presentations and outreach to students and families focused on postsecondary planning, career pathways, and workforce readiness.
Support students in exploring careers and related industry recognized credentials, and selecting aligned coursework and experiences.
Assist students with postsecondary applications, including colleges, training programs, apprenticeships, and military pathways.
Support students and families with FAFSA/CASFA completion, financial aid literacy, and scholarship awareness.
Support seniors with ICAP, including a documented postsecondary transition plan.
Career Pathways and Workforce Alignment
Develop, maintain, and communicate clear postsecondary and workforce pathways aligned to labor market data.
Collaborate with counselors, CTE staff, and administrators to align coursework, college credit, and industry recognized credentials.
Ensure pathway access and equity for all students, including special populations.
Work-Based Learning and Employer Engagement
Coordinate work-based learning opportunities, in conjunction with District WBL Coordinator and classroom teachers, such as internships, job shadowing, career panels, and site visits.
Serve as the primary school contact for employer and workforce partners.
Support students in preparing for workplace experiences, including resume development, interview skills, and professional behavior.
Support the management of WBL in the new college and career readiness platform, SchooLinks, and supports stakeholder use of this platform.
Postsecondary and Community Partnerships
Build and maintain building-level partnerships with community colleges, universities, training providers, workforce boards, and community organizations.
Collaborate with school counselors to coordinate postsecondary events, advising days, career/college tours and speakers and family information sessions.
Support seamless transitions from high school to postsecondary education or training.
Serve as primary school contact for postsecondary partners.
Develop promotional materials to promote career and college exploration opportunities.
Data, Reporting, and Program Improvement
Analyze postsecondary and workforce readiness indicators, including enrollment, credential attainment, and work-based learning participation in conjunction with the district WBL and Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator.
Maintain accurate student records and documentation as required by district and state reporting.
Use data to identify equity gaps, recommend improvements, and inform school and district planning.
Utilize SchooLinks to track data and support students with planning, self inventories and WBL monitoring.
Supports all state reporting related to WBL.
Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities
Participate in school and district team meetings and professional development opportunities.
Lead schoolwide professional learning on topics related to work based learning and concurrent enrollment.
Collaborate with other PWR Specialists, school counselors, administrators, teachers, and support staff.
Stay current on labor market trends, postsecondary options, and workforce initiatives.
Attend evening and weekend activities and events, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of district goals.
EDUCATIONS AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree is required.
Master's Degree is preferred or demonstrated work experience that includes developing strong partnerships with businesses, industry, and community partners.
Experience working with high school students, postsecondary institutions, and/or workforce systems to manage concurrent enrollment and/or work-based learning systems is preferred.
Knowledge of postsecondary pathways, including college, career training, apprenticeships, and workforce credentials is preferred.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Criminal background check required for hire.
Must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Colorado Secondary CTE credential within one year of hire.
Must possess, or be able to obtain from, or be in process with, the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) for a valid Colorado Educator License applicable for this position within 30 days of hire.
SALARY INFORMATION (FOR EXTERNAL CANDIDATES)
Certified/licensed employees will be granted one (1) year for each full year of contractual and/or work experience up to a maximum of ten (10) years, which includes in-district and out-of-district contractual teaching and/or work experience. Responsibility for verification of outside experience shall rest with the individual employee.
For further explanation of salary placement please refer to our Certified Master Agreement that can be found on our district website.
BENEFITS INFORMATION Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits including paid time off, please see our Benefits Overview.
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Position Type: Dean/Inst Coach/Interventionist/TOSA/Coordinator/ TOSA - Postsecondary Workforce Readiness Specialist
Date Posted: 3/20/2026
Location: Mountain Range High School, Thornton, CO
Closing Date: 04/03/2026
SALARY INFORMATION
See Certified Salary Schedule.
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK:
40
FTE:
1.0
MONTHS PER YEAR:
9
JOB CODE:
160197
POSITION TYPE:
New – Permanent/Regular
LOCATION:
Thornton, CO
Summary:
The Postsecondary Workforce Readiness Specialist (PWRS) is a resource and guide for high school students as they develop, pursue, and complete meaningful postsecondary pathways aligned to their interests and regional workforce needs. This position serves as a liaison between secondary education, postsecondary institutions, workforce systems, and employers to ensure every student graduates with a plan for postsecondary education, training, military service, and/or employment. This position supports the completion of students' Individual Career and Academic Plans.
JOB TASK DESCRIPTIONS
Student Advising and Support
Collaborate to provide individual and small-group advising, classroom lessons, presentations and outreach to students and families focused on postsecondary planning, career pathways, and workforce readiness.
Support students in exploring careers and related industry recognized credentials, and selecting aligned coursework and experiences.
Assist students with postsecondary applications, including colleges, training programs, apprenticeships, and military pathways.
Support students and families with FAFSA/CASFA completion, financial aid literacy, and scholarship awareness.
Support seniors with ICAP, including a documented postsecondary transition plan.
Career Pathways and Workforce Alignment
Develop, maintain, and communicate clear postsecondary and workforce pathways aligned to labor market data.
Collaborate with counselors, CTE staff, and administrators to align coursework, college credit, and industry recognized credentials.
Ensure pathway access and equity for all students, including special populations.
Work-Based Learning and Employer Engagement
Coordinate work-based learning opportunities, in conjunction with District WBL Coordinator and classroom teachers, such as internships, job shadowing, career panels, and site visits.
Serve as the primary school contact for employer and workforce partners.
Support students in preparing for workplace experiences, including resume development, interview skills, and professional behavior.
Support the management of WBL in the new college and career readiness platform, SchooLinks, and supports stakeholder use of this platform.
Postsecondary and Community Partnerships
Build and maintain building-level partnerships with community colleges, universities, training providers, workforce boards, and community organizations.
Collaborate with school counselors to coordinate postsecondary events, advising days, career/college tours and speakers and family information sessions.
Support seamless transitions from high school to postsecondary education or training.
Serve as primary school contact for postsecondary partners.
Develop promotional materials to promote career and college exploration opportunities.
Data, Reporting, and Program Improvement
Analyze postsecondary and workforce readiness indicators, including enrollment, credential attainment, and work-based learning participation in conjunction with the district WBL and Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator.
Maintain accurate student records and documentation as required by district and state reporting.
Use data to identify equity gaps, recommend improvements, and inform school and district planning.
Utilize SchooLinks to track data and support students with planning, self inventories and WBL monitoring.
Supports all state reporting related to WBL.
Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities
Participate in school and district team meetings and professional development opportunities.
Lead schoolwide professional learning on topics related to work based learning and concurrent enrollment.
Collaborate with other PWR Specialists, school counselors, administrators, teachers, and support staff.
Stay current on labor market trends, postsecondary options, and workforce initiatives.
Attend evening and weekend activities and events, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of district goals.
EDUCATIONS AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree is required.
Master's Degree is preferred or demonstrated work experience that includes developing strong partnerships with businesses, industry, and community partners.
Experience working with high school students, postsecondary institutions, and/or workforce systems to manage concurrent enrollment and/or work-based learning systems is preferred.
Knowledge of postsecondary pathways, including college, career training, apprenticeships, and workforce credentials is preferred.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Criminal background check required for hire.
Must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Colorado Secondary CTE credential within one year of hire.
Must possess, or be able to obtain from, or be in process with, the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) for a valid Colorado Educator License applicable for this position within 30 days of hire.
SALARY INFORMATION (FOR EXTERNAL CANDIDATES)
Certified/licensed employees will be granted one (1) year for each full year of contractual and/or work experience up to a maximum of ten (10) years, which includes in-district and out-of-district contractual teaching and/or work experience. Responsibility for verification of outside experience shall rest with the individual employee.
For further explanation of salary placement please refer to our Certified Master Agreement that can be found on our district website.
BENEFITS INFORMATION Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits including paid time off, please see our Benefits Overview.
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