Career Counseling, Career Development, Communication Skills, Database Administration, Economic Development, Financial Aid, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Secondary School, Student Admissions, Trend Analysis, Writing Skills
Career Coach Job Description
Tallassee City Schools
Career Coach Job Description - 10 Month Contract
Reports to: Deputy Superintendent, Principal - Tallassee High School, CTE Director
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and Ability to pass a background check
Preferred: Experience working in business/industry
Knowledge, Skills, 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 and Responsibilities:
- 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 the 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 an ongoing database of career coach services available and submit reports of completed activities.
- 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.
- Any other duties as assigned by
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Alabama Department of Education