Job Description
Job Summary
CAREER COACH
JOB DESCRIPTION
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in education, marketing, communication, or related field.
Ability to pass a background check.
Experience working in business/industry preferred but not required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Pleasing personality, enthusiastic, positive attitude; knowledge in business and industry; and effective human relations skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of what it takes to be successful in the world of work.
Knowledge of current employment trends.
REPORTS TO: Career and Technical Education Director
SUPERVISES: Students and staff members designated by the Board or the superintendent
JOB GOAL:
To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Represent the Career Coach Program in local schools and conduct public relations efforts to promote CTE programs.
Possess a working knowledge of the Alabama Career Development Model and assist with its implementation.
Provide career development guidance for middle and high school students with emphasis on technical programs.
Plan and implement student recruitment activities for technical programs.
Possess a working knowledge of the Alabama Career Planning System and the Alabama Talent Triad; assist with its implementation in elementary, middle, and high schools.
Assist students in Grades K-12 with career exploration activities and career assessments.
Assist students with college admissions, financial aid-including FAFSA-and registration procedures.
Provide information to educators, students, and their families regarding the current job market and career choices.
Conduct classroom presentations promoting college and career programs and activities.
Schedule and attend college campus tours and industry tours with students.
Assist with coordinating job shadowing and other work-based learning opportunities for students.
Maintain an ongoing database of career coach services available and submit reports of completed activities. Provide and/or submit summary reports as requested.
Comply with all policies of the LEA and the Alabama State Department of Education.
Assist LEA with College and Career Readiness initiatives.
Engage community partners including the local Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Board, and postsecondary institutions.
Participate in Regional Workforce Council meetings and events.
Comply with all policies of the LEA and Alabama State Department of Education.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
Dresses and conducts oneself in a professional manner.
Works with colleagues to enhance school climate and overall academic program.
Performs other job related duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten (10) months unless otherwise determined by the board. Salary and work year to be established by the board.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel and as directed by the Alabama State Department of Education personnel evaluation requirements.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed. Alabama Department of Education
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