Career Specialist

TrulyHired; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte County Public Schools seeks a Career Counselor/Coordinator to implement the career planning guide and support students toward college, career, or military paths. You will lead staff in applying the framework and deliver guidance programs and events.

The role requires a Florida teaching certificate, strong communication, and experience with career resources. You will organize field trips, fairs, FAFSA/FFAA support, and partnerships with local employers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• Valid Florida teaching certification for the applicable subject area or grade level.
• Strong communication, facilitation and collaboration skills.
• Ability to liaise with local businesses, postsecondary institutions and community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Direct the implementation of the school's career planning guide and ensure consistent application.
• Facilitate student progress toward the 3 E checklist (enrolled, enlisted, or employed).
• Provide career counseling sessions, workshops, and resources for students exploring their options.
• Inform administration about student completion status of the career planning guide.
• Deliver presentations to students, parents, and faculty about the guide and its benefits.
• Represent the school at district-level career planning meetings and share information with staff.
• Lead trainer for the state-approved career planning software and train staff and students.
• Organize career exploration activities, including presentations, field trips, and industry partner activities.
• Plan and execute college and career fairs, connecting students with higher education and employers.
• Develop partnerships with employers, postsecondary institutions, and military recruiters.
• Assist students with FAFSA/FFAA completion and scholarship opportunities.
• Maintain a listing of employment opportunities and help students with job search and interview skills.
• Coordinate college and career exam administration (e.g., SAT, ACT, ASVAB).
• Perform other job-related functions as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Facilitation

Organization & time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Florida Teaching Certification (subject/grade)

Job description

Job Description

PCN 16161238OC

Calendar 197/215/ Hrs 8

Charlotte County Public Schools boasts a competitive compensation package* for employees. This package includes a 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

Performance Responsabilities

• 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.

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

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