Student Career Navigator & Guidance Specialist

Sumter School District; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District is seeking a Career Specialist for Furman Middle School in Sumter, South Carolina. The role supports student career development, assists school counselors, and helps families locate career information and resources.

The successful candidate will hold a GCDF certificate and a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with at least two years of experience working with adolescents in public schools.

Qualifications

• GCDF certificate is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area from a regionally accredited college.
• At least two years of experience working with adolescents in the public school setting is desired.
• Applicant must be proficient with use of Internet and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist schools in promoting the goals of quality career development of students.
• Assist school counselors and students in identifying and accessing career information and resource material.
• Provide educators, parents, and students with information on career and technology education programs offered in the district.
• Support students in the exploration of career clusters and the selection of an area of academic focus within a cluster of study.
• Assist with the selection, administration, and evaluation of career interest inventories.
• Assist schools in planning and developing parent information on career development for parents.
• Coordinate and provide appropriate community resources representing a variety of occupations in career development activities for parents, teachers, and students.
• Assist with the usage of computer assisted career guidance systems.
• Work with others consistently in a cooperative and respectful manner.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Skills

Internet proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

GCDF certificate

Job description

Sumter School District is seeking a Career Specialist for Furman Middle School in Sumter, South Carolina. The role supports student career development, assists school counselors, and helps families locate career information and resources.

The successful candidate will hold a GCDF certificate and a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with at least two years of experience working with adolescents in public schools.