Career Coach

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools is seeking a Career Coach to promote CTE programs in local high schools and guide students toward technical career paths.

The role focuses on career development for high school students, recruitment for technical programs, campus and industry tours, and collaboration with community partners to connect students with workforce opportunities. A bachelor's degree is required; experience in the industry is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, marketing, communication, or related field required
• Experience working in the industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Represent the Career Coach Program in local high schools and conduct public relations efforts to promote the CTE programs
• Provide career development guidance for high school students with emphasis on technical programs
• Plan and implement student recruitment activities for technical programs
• Assist prospective students with career exploration activities and career assessments
• Assist prospective students with admission and financial aid and registration procedures for college
• Provide guidance to students regarding career choices
• Conduct high school classroom presentations promoting college and career programs and activities
• Provide prospective students with information regarding the current job market trends in career choices
• Schedule and attend college campus tours and industry tours with high school students
• Engage with local community partners to engage students in the workforce
• Coordinate job shadowing opportunities for students
• Maintain ongoing database of students and classrooms that services are offered
• Comply with all policies of the LEA and the State Department of Education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Marketing, Communication, or related field

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Career Coach

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in education, marketing, communication, or related field required
• Experience working in the industry preferred

Essential Duties:

• Represent the Career Coach Program in local high schools and conduct public relations efforts to promote the CTE programs
• Provide career development guidance for high school students with emphasis on technical programs
• Plan and implement student recruitment activities for technical programs
• Assist prospective students with career exploration activities and career assessments
• Assist prospective students with admission and financial aid and registration procedures for college
• Provide guidance to students regarding career choices
• Conduct high school classroom presentations promoting college and career programs and activities
• Provide prospective students with information regarding the current job market trends in career choices
• Schedule and attend college campus tours and industry tours with high school students
• Engage with local community partners to engage students in the workforce
• Coordinate job shadowing opportunities for students
• Maintain ongoing database of students and classrooms that services are offered
• Comply with all policies of the LEA and the State Department of Education

The funding for and duration of this position are finite, Pursuant to the Students First Act of 2011, Section 4(3)(b), tenure may not be gained by time served in this position.

SPECIAL NOTE: The person selected for this position must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a $46.20 fee. This is required by law.

SPECIAL NOTE: For employees starting work after the beginning date of the work term, the salary will be pro-rated and based on the number of contract days left in the school year, divided by the remaining months in the contract year.

THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. "NO PERSON SHALL BE DENIED EMPLOYMENT OR BE EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY, SEX, RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, COLOR OR AGE."