CAREER COACH

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Greenville (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

BUTLER COUNTY SCHOOLS in Alabama seeks a Career Coach to promote Career and Technical Education, engage with local schools, and guide students in grades K-12. This role involves public relations, recruitment activities, and collaboration with educators and families to support pathways in college and career readiness.

The position emphasizes partnerships with local chambers, Economic Development Board, and postsecondary institutions, with duties across program implementation and community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Ability to pass a background check required.
• Experience working in business/industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Career Coach Program in local schools and conduct public relations efforts to promote Career and Technical Education programs.
• Possess 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 working knowledge of the Alabama Career Planning System 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 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.

Skills

Oral and written communication

People skills

Knowledge of employment trends

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

BUTLER COUNTY SCHOOLS

CAREER COACH

JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Ability to pass a background check

Preferred:

• Experience working in business/industry

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND 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.

REPORTS TO:

• Career/Tech Director

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 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.

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.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the System’s approved compensation plan.

Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the System.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.