Student Pathways & Postsecondary Readiness Specialist

TITLE:

Student Pathways & Postsecondary Readiness Specialist

DEPARTMENT:
Counseling / Student Support Services

REPORTS TO:

District Superintendent, 6-8 Building Principal, 9-12 Building Principal, K-12 School Counselor

THE MARY WALKER PROMISE (Why We Exist):
We, as a community, make a collective commitment to develop confident, well-rounded and sought-after graduates prepared for the future

Position Summary – Student Pathways & Postsecondary Readiness Specialist:
The Student Pathways & Postsecondary Readiness Specialist serves as a key support position within the district counseling program, working collaboratively with the K–12 School Counselor, administrators, staff, students, families, and community partners to strengthen college, career, and life readiness systems. This position focuses primarily on students in grades 6–12 and supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of High School and Beyond Plans (HSBP), graduation progress, postsecondary planning, financial aid completion, scholarships, career exploration, and workforce readiness opportunities.

The Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring every student graduates with a clear and actionable plan for their future while increasing access to college, career, military, apprenticeship, and workforce pathways.

Successful candidates are student-centered professionals who are passionate about helping students identify, pursue, and achieve their goals for college, career, military service, apprenticeship programs, and life beyond high school. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong relationship-building skills, organizational abilities, and a commitment to supporting all students in developing meaningful pathways toward future success.

• Associate degree required;
  Bachelor's degree preferred in education, counseling, social work, human services, communications, business, career and technical education, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with middle school and/or high school students preferred
• Experience in education, counseling support, student services, workforce development, college access programs, youth development, or related fields preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of High School and Beyond Plan requirements and Washington State graduation requirements, or willingness to obtain necessary training
• Knowledge of college admissions processes, financial aid programs, FAFSA/WASFA completion, scholarship opportunities, apprenticeships, military pathways, workforce training, and postsecondary education systems preferred
• Experience supporting student engagement, attendance, intervention, mentoring, and academic success initiatives
• Understanding of adolescent development, including the academic, behavioral, career, and social‑emotional needs of students in grades 6–12
• Demonstrated commitment to building authentic partnerships with students, families, community organizations, businesses, higher education institutions, and workforce partners
• Strong understanding of tribal sovereignty, tribal history, and culturally responsive educational practices, with a commitment to building meaningful partnerships with the Spokane Tribe of Indians and supporting tribal student success
• Ability to work collaboratively with tribal leaders, tribal families, students, and community partners while honoring and respecting cultural traditions and perspectives
• Experience coordinating events, workshops, meetings, college visits, career fairs, or student programs preferred
• Ability to collect, analyze, organize, and utilize student data to support graduation monitoring, program development, continuous improvement, and student outcomes
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities, deadlines, events, and student support systems simultaneously
• Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, student information systems, spreadsheets, databases, and data reporting tools
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to establish and…