9th-12th Career Coach

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Career Coach at Lorain Preparatory High School in Lorain, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. The Career Coach supports students in exploring, planning, and preparing for post‑secondary education and career pathways. This role focuses on equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to make informed decisions about their future, including college enrollment, college credit plus, credit recovery, selecting career‑based electives, workforce entry, parent outreach, and career advancement opportunities.

• Provide individualized and group career coaching to students, including career exploration, goal setting, and planning.
• Assist students in developing career readiness skills such as resume writing, interviewing, and professional communication.
• Support students in identifying post‑secondary options, including college, trade schools, certifications, apprenticeships, and employment.
• Collaborate with school staff to integrate career readiness into the curriculum and student support services.
• Organize and facilitate career‑related events such as job fairs, college visits, guest speakers, and workshops.
• Maintain partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and higher education institutions to expand student opportunities.
• Track student progress and maintain accurate records of services provided.
• Assist students with applications for college, financial aid, scholarships, and employment opportunities.
• Provide labor market information and career pathway guidance aligned with regional workforce needs.
• Support compliance with grant requirements, including documentation and reporting.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required in education, counseling, human services, workforce development, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience working with youth, students, or in career counseling, workforce development, or education settings.
• Experience in college and career readiness programming preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of career pathways, labor market trends, and post‑secondary education options.
• Ability to build relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners.
• Organizational and data‑tracking skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a school environment.

Salary range: $41,000 - $50,500. Factors may include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Voluntary short‑term disability insurance
• Voluntary long‑term disability insurance
• Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and their professional network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

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