Career Development Coordinator

Career Development Coordinator

Morehead High

REPORTS TO:

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR

PURPOSE:

The Career Development Facilitator (CDC) works collaboratively with administrators, student services personnel, teachers, parents, business/industry, postsecondary institutions, military, community organizations and other stakeholders to ensure the delivery of career development services for students. The CDF responsibilities incorporate the North Carolina Essential Standards, National Career Development Guidelines, and the National Model for School Counseling Programs and Future-Ready Students for the 21st Century.

TERMS:

11 Month

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s Degree in School Counseling

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

5 Years of related work experience within the past 8 years in the following areas:

• Career development work experience in business, industry or labor

• Coordinator of work-based learning (job shadowing, internships, cooperative education or apprenticeships

• Business and industry engagement in positions such as business development director

• Career counselor or career development specialist

REQUIREMENTS:

NCDPI Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Course OR NC Works Training Center Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Course and NC DPI New CDC Induction

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate leadership in the middle/high/elementary schools, district and community

• Facilitate the implementation of a comprehensive career development program in middle/elementary schools

• Remain current in research and best practices

• Advocate for programs • Foster positive relationships with students, embrace diversity in the school community and work with families

• Coordinate the work-force/work-based development program

• Promote learning and career awareness for all students

• Provide opportunities for students to explore career options as well as high school options • Function effectively and create a complex dynamic environment