K-12 Career Coach & CTE Pathways Advocate

Position Vacancy:
Career Coach Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, marketing, communication or related field required
• Experience working in business/industry preferred
• Pleasing personality
• Enthusiastic
• Positive attitude
• Evidence of trustworthiness
• Knowledge in business and industry
• 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
• Ability to pass a background check

• Represent the Career Coach Program in local high schools and conduct public relations efforts to promote career and technical education (CTE) programs.
• Possess a working knowledge of the Alabama Career Development Model and assist with its implementation in Grades K-12.
• Provide career development guidance for students in Grades K-12 with emphasis on CTE programs.
• Plan and implement student recruitment activities for CTE programs
• Possess a working knowledge of the Alabama Career Planning System and assist with its implementation in Grades K-12.
• Assist students in Grades K-12 with career exploration activities and career assessments.
• Assist students with college admissions and 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 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.
• Assist students with enrolling in Dual Enrollment for community college as it pertains to Career and Technical 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 the Alabama State Department of Education.
• Others duties as assigned