Career Coach

Winfield City Schools Career Coach

Job Description Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution in education.
• Valid Alabama Teacher's Certificate
• Minimum of three years successful teaching experience.
• Ability to pass a background check

Preferred:

• CTE Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Pleasing personality, enthusiastic, positive attitude, evidence of trustworthiness; knowledge in business and industry; and 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.

Duties:

• Represent the Career Coach Program in local schools and conduct public relations efforts to promote Career and Technical Education 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 Career and Technical Education programs.
• Plan and implement student recruitment activities for Career and Technical Education programs.
• Possess a working knowledge of the Alabama Career Planning System and the Alabama Talent Triad, 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, 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 ongoing database of career coach services available and submit reports of completed activities.
• Assist Local Education Agency (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 the policies of the LEA and the Alabama State Department of Education
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policies, and state and federal rules and regulations.
• Assumes responsibility to perform any other tasks assigned by the CTE Director.

Reports To:

• Career and Technical Education Director