CTE Career Guidance Counselor​/IB Coordinator

Applications will be accepted beginning
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 12:00 AM
(Pacific Standard Time)

Do you know someone who should apply for this job? Send this job posting to him or her! We'll send an email and include the job details and a link to this posting.

Recipient's Name

Recipient's Email

Your Name

Your Email

Do you know someone who should apply for this job? Send this job posting to him or her! We'll send an email and include the job details and a link to this posting.

Recipient's Name

Recipient's Email

Your Name

Your Email

Job Description

For the 2025-26 school year

Full time position

We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public Schools (VPS). All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation.

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

Résumés should include education, relevant experience (including current position), and skills which highlight the qualifications of the position to which a person is applying.

All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State Career and Technical Education (CTE) certificate in Career Guidance Specialist or ability to obtain such certification by having:
  • Three years of full-time paid occupational experience (of which two years must have been in the last six years) dealing with employment, personnel and placement and evaluation of workers or career guidance support
  • Two years of CTE teaching experience
  • ESA Counseling Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning;
  Master’s degree preferred
• Valid Washington State Career and Technical Education Certificate in Work-Based Learning and Diversified Occupations, preferred
• Demonstrated successful teaching and/or guidance experience with high school students, preferred
• Demonstrated leadership and coordination of career-related programs
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles and methods of effective instruction and understanding of state content standards as defined by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
• Experience working in collaborative groups
• Experience in designing an educational career guidance program based on identified career guidance components, graduation requirements, post-secondary options, workforce trends, and student interest
• Experience in coordinating, administering, and interpreting career aptitude and interest assessments
• Experience in technology including software and internet programs that support career guidance
• Experience in developing and teaching mini-units on self-esteem, assessing one's values, interests, and skills
• Ability to teach a variety of developmental levels, and provide guidance and support for all students and all post-secondary options, grades 9-12
• Possession of or ability to earn and maintain a First Aid/CPR Card
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse
• Advanced ability to use technology as an effective communication, planning and instructional tool
• Willingness to participate in professional development courses aligned with school and district initiatives

Essential Functions:

• Serve all students grades 9-12 in identifying a career pathway and in choosing post high school options as well as other identified core competencies for career guidance
• Assist in the development and integration of the online Career Cruising portfolio for all students
• Work with the administration and counseling staff to deliver a comprehensive…