About This Role
Being a Career Coach involves guiding K-12 students through career development, exploration, and planning, with a focus on technical education programs. This role suits someone enthusiastic about promoting career opportunities and assisting students with their future academic and professional paths.
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 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 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
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Ability to pass a background check
- Pleasing personality, enthusiastic, positive attitude, evidence of trustworthiness
- Knowledge in business and industry
- 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
Nice to have:
- Experience working in business/industry
Important Details
- Reports to: Career/Tech Director
- Physical requirements: Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects
