Career and Technical Education Counselor

Lauderdale County School District; Mississippi; On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lauderdale County School District seeks a Career and Technical Education Counselor to provide leadership, guidance, and support for students in CTE programs. The role focuses on career planning, workforce readiness, and partnerships with business and industry to promote student achievement.

The counselor will collaborate with teachers, administrators, and postsecondary partners to ensure program success, maintaining records and participating in professional development to enhance counseling and

Qualifications

• Holds or is eligible to obtain a valid Mississippi Educator License with the appropriate school counselor endorsement as required by the Mississippi Department of Education.
• Meets all certification and licensure requirements established by the Mississippi Department of Education for a school counselor.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Career and Technical Education programs, career pathways, workforce development initiatives, and postsecondary opportunities.
• Possesses strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with students, parents, faculty, staff, business and industry partners, and community stakeholders.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services related to academic, career, technical, and personal/social development.
• Assist students in identifying career interests, aptitudes, and educational goals.
• Coordinate recruitment and retention efforts for Career and Technical Education programs.
• Collaborate with academic counselors, special education personnel, teachers, and administrators to support student success.
• Assist students with career planning, postsecondary education opportunities, industry certifications, and workforce readiness.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local business and industry representatives.
• Coordinate activities that promote career awareness and exploration.
• Assist with student placement, follow up, and program accountability measures.
• Maintain records, reports, and documentation required by the Mississippi Department of Education and the district.
• Participate in professional development activities related to counseling and Career and Technical Education.
• Assist in dropout prevention initiatives and student intervention efforts.
• Support emergency response and crisis management procedures as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CTE Director or Superintendent.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Mississippi Educator License

School counselor endorsement

Job description

Posting Name

Career and Technical Education Counselor

Location

LCSD CTE/Vocational

Posting Begin Date

06/01/2026

Posting End Date

N/A

Full Time

Yes

Job Category

Certified Application

Schedule

N/A

Licensed Position

No

Description

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Counselor

Job Purpose

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Counselor provides leadership, guidance, and support services to students enrolled in Career and Technical Education programs. The CTE Counselor assists students in identifying career interests and aptitudes, selecting appropriate career pathways, developing postsecondary and workforce readiness plans, and successfully completing CTE programs. The counselor works collaboratively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, business and industry partners, and postsecondary institutions to promote student achievement, career awareness, workforce development, recruitment, retention, and program success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services related to academic, career, technical, and personal/social development.
• Assist students in identifying career interests, aptitudes, and educational goals.
• Coordinate recruitment and retention efforts for Career and Technical Education programs.
• Collaborate with academic counselors, special education personnel, teachers, and administrators to support student success.
• Assist students with career planning, postsecondary education opportunities, industry certifications, and workforce readiness.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local business and industry representatives.
• Coordinate activities that promote career awareness and exploration.
• Assist with student placement, follow up, and program accountability measures.
• Maintain records, reports, and documentation required by the Mississippi Department of Education and the district.
• Participate in professional development activities related to counseling and Career and Technical Education.
• Assist in dropout prevention initiatives and student intervention efforts.
• Support emergency response and crisis management procedures as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CTE Director or Superintendent.

Qualifications

• Holds or is eligible to obtain a valid Mississippi Educator License with the appropriate school counselor endorsement as required by the Mississippi Department of Education.
• Meets all certification and licensure requirements established by the Mississippi Department of Education for a school counselor.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Career and Technical Education programs, career pathways, workforce development initiatives, and postsecondary opportunities.
• Possesses strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with students, parents, faculty, staff, business and industry partners, and community stakeholders.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Terms of Employment

Salary, benefits, and work year shall be established by the Lauderdale County School District Board of Education in accordance with district policy and applicable state law.

The Lauderdale County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected status in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.