Career Specialist

Charlotte Tech College 0161; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Center access

Health benefits

Onsite resources

Job summary

Charlotte County Public Schools seeks a Career Specialist at Charlotte Tech College 0161 in Port Charlotte, Florida to lead career planning and engagement with students, families, and community partners.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, Florida teaching certification, and strong communication skills. Master’s degree and prior career guidance experience are preferred. CCPS offers competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive environment for district initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with local businesses, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations.
• Excellent communication skills: facilitation, collaboration, and listening; time management and organizational skills.
• Valid Florida Teacher Certification in an applicable subject area or grade level.

Responsibilities

• Directs the implementation of the school's career planning guide, ensuring consistent application and administration.
• Facilitates student progress and completion towards their 3 E checklist (enrolled, enlisted, or employed).
• Provides career counseling sessions, workshops, and resources for students to explore their chosen E (enrolled, enlisted, or employed).
• Keeps the school's administration team informed about the status of student completion of the career planning guide.
• Delivers presentations to students, parents, and faculty about the career planning guide and its benefits.
• Represents the school at district-level career planning guide meetings and share relevant information with the administration and staff.
• Acts as the lead trainer for the state-approved career planning software, guiding and training staff and students.
• Organizes career exploration activities, including presentations, field trips, and industry partner activities.
• Plans and executes the school's college and career fairs, connecting students with higher education representatives and potential employers.
• Develops and maintains partnerships with employers, postsecondary institutions, and military recruiters.
• Assists students with FAFSA and FFAA completion, as well as scholarship opportunities.
• Maintains a listing of employment opportunities and assist students with job search, interview preparation, and employment skills.
• Facilitates college and career exam administration (ex., SAT, ACT, ASVAB).
• Performs other job-related functions as may be assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Facilitation

Collaboration

Time management

Organizational

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Education or related field

Florida Teacher Certification

Job description

Career Specialist

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This job is also posted in Charlotte County Public Schools , and Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5916445

Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PCN 16161238OC

Calendar 197/215/ Hrs 8

Charlotte County Public Schools boasts a competitive compensation package* for employees. This package includesa robust employee benefits offering with access to plan options for supplemental and options plans. CCPS offers plan members an onsite Wellness Center. The Wellness Center provides no-cost preventative care, low-cost acute care appointments, behavioral health services, and prescription dispensing for select prescriptions at no additional cost!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to effectively communicate with local businesses, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations
• Excellent communication skills: facilitation, collaboration, and listening; time management and organizational
• Valid Florida Teacher Certification in an applicable subject area or grade level

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or related field.
• Prior experience in career guidance or a similar role
• Additional certifications or endorsements relevant to specific subject areas.
• Experience in Charlotte County

*Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate.

Performance Responsibilities

• Directs the implementation of the school's career planning guide, ensuring consistent application and administration.
• Facilitates student progress and completion towards their 3 E checklist (enrolled, enlisted, or employed).
• Provides career counseling sessions, workshops, and resources for students to explore their chosen E (enrolled, enlisted, or employed).
• Keeps the school's administration team informed about the status of student completion of the career planning guide.
• Delivers presentations to students, parents, and faculty about the career planning guide and its benefits.
• Represents the school at district-level career planning guide meetings and share relevant information with the administration and staff.
• Acts as the lead trainer for the state-approved career planning software, guiding and training staff and students.
• Organizes career exploration activities, including presentations, field trips, and industry partner activities.
• Plans and executes the school's college and career fairs, connecting students with higher education representatives and potential employers.
• Develops and maintains partnerships with employers, postsecondary institutions, and military recruiters.
• Assists students with FAFSA and FFAA completion, as well as scholarship opportunities.
• Maintains a listing of employment opportunities and assist students with job search, interview preparation, and employment skills.
• Facilitates college and career exam administration (ex., SAT, ACT, ASVAB).
• Performs other job-related functions as may be assigned.

Full job description can be found: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/job-descriptions

Compensation information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/salary-schedule

Benefits information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/health-benefits

AHCA Background Screening:AHCA

*Benefits eligibility will be determined and communicated to new hires during the onboarding process.

Charlotte County Public Schools promote Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, as outlined in our drug-free workplace policy -Charlotte County Public Schools Policy 3124.

Charlotte County Public Schools CONSIDER VETERAN’S PREFERENCES FOR ALL POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH Florida Statute. 295.07.

Board Approved 12/10/2024

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $36.90 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Organization-level Positions > Specialist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 1445 Education Way
• Port Charlotte, Florida 33948
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]