College and Career Readiness Liaison

GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbert Public Schools seeks a College and Career Readiness Liaison at Gilbert Classical Academy to guide Juniors and Seniors through postsecondary planning and applications. You will coordinate college/career workshops, oversee college entrance exams, and partner with CTE and AVID teams to expand opportunities for students.

The role focuses on building partnerships with colleges, universities, employers, and the community, supporting students in choosing postsecondary paths and preparing for

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree with five or more years as a classroom teacher or five+ years in a college admission setting.
• Master's in Counseling plus three+ years as a high school counselor is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Advise Juniors and Seniors on postsecondary plans using data points and tests.
• Assist students with college admissions, essays, and letters of rec.
• Work with AVID recruitment on postsecondary planning and college exploration.
• Develop college and career workshops (FAFSA, Financial Aid, admissions).
• Oversee exams (PSAT, ACT, SAT, ASVAB) and track outcomes for students.

Skills

Communication skills

Technology in education

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Counseling

Tools

AZCIS

Job description

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• Position Type: Certified Student & Teacher Support/ College and Career Readiness Liaison
• Date Posted: 9/8/2026
• Location: Gilbert Classical Academy
• Date Available: 09/14/2026
• Closing Date: 11/09/2026

Months Contracted: 10 Months

Job Grade: Teacher

Annual Rate: $55,150 and up depending on experience

Full Time Equivalency: 1.0 FTE

College and Career Readiness Liaison

Purpose Statement

To increase the number of students actively pursuing post-secondary school or career options and to provide support for students through the process.

Essential Functions

• Advise Juniors and Seniors on post secondary plans based on multiple data points including state and college entrance assessments.
• Assist students with college and university admissions including review of college essays and writing letters of recommendation.
• Work closely with AVID recruitment and students on post secondary plans, college exploration and high school planning.
• Assisting students in exploring multiple post secondary options including, but not limited to college, university, career, military options, volunteer opportunities, trade school and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Create and lead college and career workshops including topics such as FAFSA, Financial Aid, Admission process, Post-Secondary planning and College/Career Preview workshops.
• Oversee the administration of college and career exams including the PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, ACT and SAT, ASVAB tests.
• Create individual opportunities for students to review college and career test results and assist in planning for next steps, including review and re-testing strategies.
• Create and develop marketing strategies and partnerships to increase the visibility of the College and Career Center both in the school and broader community.
• Establish relationships with in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities to increase exposure of GCA students to post secondary institutions.
• Oversee events in the College and Career Center.
• Create and build a matriculation/post secondary plan database to track HHS graduate's post secondary plans and develop outreach programs with HHS alumni.
• Utilize AZCIS to record and update students' college and career goals.
• Participate in and coordinate career fairs, college fairs and information sessions about the college application process, apprenticeships and other career opportunities.
• Provide career skill building workshops for students in areas such as resume writing, interviewing and utilizing online resources for job hunting and post secondary planning.
• Work with the Gilbert Public Schools CTE Director and CTE teachers to inform students of opportunities and internships within CTE fields of study.
• Establish relationships with local businesses to create internship, shadowing and volunteer responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements

Mental Requirements

Learning Development- Level E Knowledge in a recognized professional field or technological discipline sufficient to command various principles, facts, and practical applications. Learning development is obtained by the completion of a college curriculum resulting in a bachelor's degree in a specialized field; advanced mathematics, very advanced language development, proficient understanding of practical systems.

Problem Solving - Level 2 Work situations require consideration and interpretation of circumstances or information to choose the most effective responses. Solutions may be somewhat technical, yet are relatively straightforward, obvious and well-defined once problems are understood. Responses come from the realm of prior learning and experiences.

Physical Requirements

Physical Skill - Level A Basic level of learned physical skill is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.

Physical Effort - Level 1 Minimal physical exertion is required. Most job time is spent sitting with occasional walking. Occasional lifting, guiding, and carrying of lightweight materials or equipment.

Social Requirements

Human Relations Skill- Level B Job requires patience in communication and well-developed verbal skills to exchange technical or complex information with individuals or small, informal groups. skills in establishing harmonious relationships and gaining cooperation are important.

Scope of Contacts - Level 1 The important job contacts are with peers in the immediate work group and immediate supervisor. Occasional contact with individuals outside the organization may occur.

Work Environment

Performance Environment - Level A Changes in environments, work pressure, disturbances of work flow, and irregularities in work schedule are infrequent.

Physical Working Conditions - Level 1 Generally good working conditions. Little or no exposure to extremes in noise, temperature, etc. little or no exposure to safety or health hazards.

Accountability

Level of Accountability -Level B Responsible for producing journey-level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction and review.

Organizational Impact - Level 3 Work results, decisions, and approvals impact the overall design of internal systems, programs, and/or research; the status of others; and/or critical aspects of the final product or service in terms of quantity or quality.

Additional Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

• Possess working knowledge of the current trends in post-secondary planning, college admissions, apprenticeships, trade schools and other post secondary options
• Strong understanding and ability to use technology in an educational setting
• Strong creative and communication skills.
• The ability to work with a variety of people including students, parents, teachers, community and staff members.
• Willingness to develop programs and partnerships that meet the needs of the students and community of assigned school.

Experience, Education, and Certifications

Experience: Bachelor's degree with five or more years as a successful classroom teacher OR five or more years working in a college admission setting or Master's in Counseling and three or more years as a successful high school counselor. Continuing Professional Development Specific to job requirements.

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree from an accredited college or university

Certifications/Clearances: Valid Arizona Standard Professional Teacher Certificate or an Arizona Standard Career and Technical Education (CTE) K-12 Certificate . Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed.

Compensation Details

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Schedule: Teacher

Work Calendar: Teacher

Non Discrimination Statement

Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex, (including pregnancy and other related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age (over 40), parental status, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups pursuant to the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District's activities and programs. The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights or both. The nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures are located on the Gilbert Public Schools website.