Potential Vacancy Career Coach 26-27 SY at Alabama State Department of Education

Career Coach

Orange Beach City Schools

Reports To: Principal/Director of Student Affairs

Job Goal: To provide students the potential for intellectual, emotional, psychological, and physical growth / maturation through provision of appropriate guidance and learning experiences.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, marketing, communication or related field
• Holds or able to acquire a valid teaching certificate in Alabama
• Experience and knowledge in business and industry preferred
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of College and Career Readiness standards
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates aptitude or competence for assigned duties or responsibilities
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board might find appropriate and acceptable

Performance Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, mission, goals, and priorities
• Represent the Career Coach Program in local high schools and conduct public relations efforts to promote CTE programs
• Provide career development guidance for high school students with emphasis on technical programs
• Assist prospective students with career exploration activities and career assessments
• Plan and implement student recruitment activities for technical programs
• Assist prospective students with admissions, financial aid and registration procedures for college admission
• Provide guidance to students regarding career choices
• Conduct high school classroom presentations promoting college and career programs and activities
• Provide students with information regarding the current job market and trends in career choices
• Schedule and attend college campus tours and industry tours with high school students
• Coordinate job shadowing opportunities for students
• Maintain an ongoing database of students and classrooms where services are offered
• Provide and/or submit summary reports as requested
• Maintain a professional, cooperative working relationship with parents and community
• Promote good public relations for school and school system with the general public
• Maintain and improve professional competence
• Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system
• Supports and complies with school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor(s)

Terms of Employment/Salary: 9, 10, or 12 months as assigned / To be determined, commensurate with local salary matrix, credentials, and experience.

Evaluation: Performance to be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified/Classified Personnel.