Career Coach

Montgomery Public Schools; Alabama; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools is seeking a Career Coach to represent the Career Coach Program in local schools and promote CTE initiatives. The role emphasizes promoting the Alabama Career Development Model, guiding students toward technical program pathways and college readiness.

The successful candidate will assist with career exploration activities, FAFSA support, and college admissions guidance while coordinating campus and industry tours and work-based learning experiences for students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, marketing, communication, or related field.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of College and Career Readiness Standard/PLAN.
• Alternatives to listed qualifications may be acceptable by the Board of Education

Responsibilities

• Represent the Career Coach Program in local schools and conduct public relations efforts to promote CTE programs.
• Possess working knowledge of the Alabama Career Development Model and assist with its implementation.
• Provide career development guidance for middle and high school students with emphasis on technical programs.
• Plan and implement student recruitment activities for technical programs.
• Possess working knowledge of the Alabama Career Planning System and assist with its implementation in schools.
• Assist prospective students with career exploration activities and career assessments.
• Assist prospective students with college admissions, financial aid – including FAFSA- and registration procedures.
• Provide information to educators, students, and families regarding current job market and career choices.
• Conduct classroom presentations promoting college and career programs and activities.
• Schedule and attend college campus tours 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 and submit reports of completed activities.
• Comply with all LEA and Alabama State Department of Education policies

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

CCRS/PLAN knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in education/marketing/communication or related field

Job description

Career Coach

Qualifications:

1. A bachelor's degree in education, marketing, communication, or related field.
2. Effective interpersonal communication skills.
3. Effective oral and written communication skills.
4. Knowledge of College and Career Readiness Standard/PLAN.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications that the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

Reports to: Principal/Career Tech Director

Contract: 202 Days

Supervises: n/a

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

1. Represent the Career Coach Program in local schools and conduct public relations efforts to promote CTE programs.
2. Possess a working knowledge of the Alabama Career Development Model and assist with its implementation.
3. Provide career development guidance for middle and high school students with an emphasis on technical programs.
4. Plan and implement student recruitment activities for technical programs.
5. Possess a working knowledge of the Alabama Career Planning System and assist with its implementation in elementary, middle, and high schools.
6. Assist prospective students with career exploration activities and career assessments.
7. Assist prospective students with college admissions, financial aid – including FAFSA- and registration procedures.
8. Provide information to educators, students, and their families regarding the current job market and career choices.
9. Conduct classroom presentations promoting college and career programs and activities.
10. Schedule and attend college campus tours and industry tours with students.
11. Assist with coordinating job shadowing and other work-based learning opportunities for students.
12. Maintain an ongoing database of career coach services available and submit reports of completed activities.
13. Comply with all policies of the LEA and the Alabama State Department of Education.