Career Coach

Second Mile Education; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in West Palm Beach is seeking a Career Coach to support students in career exploration and postsecondary planning. The role involves coordinating readiness activities and managing the College and Career Center. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree, effective communication skills, and experience coaching students. This full-time position offers a salary range of $48,000 to $54,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Two years of paid, professional experience coaching high school students in career and postsecondary options.
• Knowledge of career and occupational resources, trends and opportunities.
• Ability to organize, maintain, and operate a high school Career Center.

Responsibilities

• Assist with student orientation process.
• Coordinate postsecondary readiness and transition activities.
• Monitor students’ postsecondary transition progress.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated computer literacy

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required

Master's Degree preferred

Florida Teaching Certification or Valid Statement of Eligibility

Job description

The Career Coach supports the school’s mission to ensure that every student graduates high school with an appropriate postsecondary plan. This position is responsible for working with students in career exploration, research and planning; employment skills; interpretation of career and college assessments; and job placement.

The Career Coach secures and disseminates resources that assist students through the process of postsecondary exploration, application, and selection. The Career Coach works closely with teachers, administrators, support staff, employers, and others to accomplish the goal of all students successfully transitioning to a postsecondary pathway.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with student orientation process.
• Coordinate postsecondary readiness, preparation and transition activities.
• Monitor students’ postsecondary transition progress and document all postsecondary activity.
• Manage the College and Career Center and its activities.
• Network with community resources to provide experiential learning in careers through work experience, job shadowing, internships, and possible employment.
• Assist students in the development of job readiness skills and personal qualities to prepare them to be competitive in the job market.
• Organize employment and postsecondary functions for students, parents and family members.
• Assist in all initiatives to ensure school meets defined FTE enrollment and attendance goals.
• Perform all other duties as deemed necessary to ensure student educational and behavioral goals and objectives are achieved.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Certification Requirements: Florida Teaching Certification or Valid Statement of Eligibility - School Guidance preferred OR any subject area
• Effective oral and written communication skills required
• Demonstrated computer literacy
• Two years of paid, professional experience coaching high school students in career and postsecondary options
• Previous experience working with low-performing and over-age youth preferred
• Bilingual preferred
• Knowledge of career and occupational resources, trends and opportunities.
• Knowledge of college entrance and admissions requirements and procedures, financial aid requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize, maintain, and operate a high school Career Center.
• Ability to provide specialized assistance and information concerning career planning and college entrance to students, families, staff, and community agencies.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Education

Second Mile Education provided pay range: $48,000.00/yr - $54,000.00/yr

Please note that this is an evergreen posting to develop a candidate pool (not a current opening). Applicants, please only apply online and not in person.