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Pullman High School Counselor/Cte Career Coordinator

The Pullman High School Counselor/Cte Career Coordinator serves in a dual role, providing comprehensive school counseling services while leading the school's Career and Technical Education (Cte) career readiness program. This position supports students' academic, social-emotional, college, career, and postsecondary planning while coordinating career exploration, High School and Beyond Planning, work-based learning opportunities, business partnerships, and Cte career initiatives.

Immediate Supervisor:
Building Principal and Cte Director

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (Esa) Certificate with a school counselor endorsement
• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of Washington State graduation requirements, High School and Beyond Plan requirements, Career & Technical Education programs, Fafsa, and Wasfa
• Experience working with students in career planning, college admissions, financial aid, apprenticeships, military pathways, and workforce development
• Ability to build partnerships with business, industry, higher education, and community organizations
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively utilize technology and career planning software
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with staff
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and serving students from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with Ferpa and district policy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in counseling or related field
• Occupational Information Specialist Certification
• Experience in school counseling, career counseling, Cte, workforce development, or related educational setting preferred
• Experience coordinating work-based learning programs
• Experience with High School and Beyond Plan software
• Experience supervising internships, apprenticeships, or career-connected learning
• Experience writing or managing grants
• Experience collaborating with industry advisory committees

Essential Job-Related

Activities:

School Counseling:

• Provide a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the American School Counselor Association (Asca) framework and Washington State standards
• Assist students with academic planning, graduation requirements, and course selection
• Support students with social-emotional, behavioral, and personal concerns through counseling and consultation
• Provide crisis response and intervention as needed
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, parents, and outside agencies to support student success
• Assist students and families with college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, military opportunities, apprenticeships, and postsecondary planning
• Monitor student progress toward graduation requirements
• Maintain accurate student records and required documentation

Career & Technical Education Coordination:

• Coordinate the school's career readiness and career exploration program
• Lead implementation and monitoring of High School and Beyond Plans for students
• Coordinate career assessments, career planning software, and student career portfolios
• Develop partnerships with local employers, industries, higher education institutions, apprenticeship programs, military representatives, and community organizations
• Coordinate career fairs, college fairs, industry speakers, campus visits, field trips, and career awareness activities
• Organize internships, apprenticeships, job shadows, work-based learning opportunities, and other career-connected learning experiences
• Collaborate with Cte teachers to strengthen Programs of Study and career pathway alignment
• Assist Cte instructors with implementation of industry-recognized certifications and career readiness credentials
• Coordinate student participation in dual credit opportunities and career pathway programs
• Support career awareness activities for students and families through evening events, parent information nights, and community outreach
• Promote equitable access to Cte programs and non-traditional career pathways
• Assist with Fafsa and Wasfa

Collaboration And Leadership:

• Participate in district Cte planning, advisory committees, and curriculum development
• Assist in identifying grant opportunities supporting career readiness and workforce development initiatives
• Collect, analyze, and report data related to Cte participation, work-based learning, High School and Beyond Plans, career readiness, and postsecondary outcomes
• Provide professional learning and resources to staff related to career awareness and postsecondary planning
• Collaborate with middle school counselors to support smooth student transitions into high school
• Promote integration of career-connected learning throughout the curriculum

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of comprehensive school counseling practices
• Knowledge of Career & Technical Education, workforce trends, and postsecondary pathways
• Understanding of High School and Beyond Plan requirements
• Knowledge…