Career Center Resource Assistant

Career Center Resource Assistant

The Career Center Resource Assistant supports a comprehensive career and college readiness program by assisting students with post-secondary planning, career exploration, and individualized guidance activities. Collaborates with staff, families, and community partners to strengthen student support systems and expand opportunities for work-based learning, internships, and apprenticeships. Some of what you will do:

• Provides support to the school counselor during peak periods by assisting students and parents with registration and course selection based on graduation requirements and academic goals.
• Researches accredited universities, technical colleges, CTE/apprenticeship programs for educational program information, entrance requirements, scholarships, grants, and student loan information.
• Schedules post-secondary education visits for students.
• Assists school counselors with groups or individual students through the development of educational and career plans.
• Provides individualized support for students with developmental needs in identifying post-secondary pathways (i.e. job readiness, apprenticeship, work-based learning, etc.)
• Assists with conducting career counseling activities in the classroom in conjunction with administration and teachers.
• Consults with teachers to facilitate the infusion of counseling learning activities into the regular education curricula.
• Connects students with relevant work-based learning experiences including job shadows, internships, and pre-apprenticeships.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who we are looking for:
High School diploma or equivalent. Experience in career development preferred. Strong technology, communication, and research skills. Prior experience working with High School students and some post-secondary education is preferred.

Pay starts at $17.81- $20.12 and includes a comprehensive benefit package.

How to Apply:

Complete the online application to include a cover letter and unofficial college transcripts. Applications accepted immediately. Question? Email recruit.

Important Notes:
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Helena School District and Helena Education Association. Prior to employment, you must successfully complete the appropriate background check required for employment. This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs. The Helena School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ancestry, marital status, military status, citizenship status, culture, social origin or condition, use of lawful products while not at work, political affiliation or a mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristic if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of a job with reasonable accommodations.

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District online application is available at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Human Resources Office 1325 Poplar Street Helena, Montana 59601 Phone: