Winfield City Schools Career Coach
2026-2027 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 andindustry; 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