CAREER PATHWAYS SPECIALIST

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an education-related field.

• Knowledge and experience with various work-based learning programs and the skills required to supervise a quality program.

• Demonstrated ability in working collaboratively with diverse constituencies, including classroom teachers, principals, district administrators, support specialists, community, agency staff, and business/industry partners.

• Knowledge and skills to establish high-quality career pathway systems, which include career advising & development, high-quality partnerships, curriculum alignment, matriculation to post-secondary opportunities, WBL, and assessment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines with minimal direction.

• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications.

• Documentation of a clear criminal record.

• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and Board policies.

   

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Director of College and Career Success

Responsibilities and Essential Functions: 

"The following duties are representative of performance expectations; however, the list below is not ranked in order of importance."

• Act as a point of contact for and work collaboratively with district leadership and other workforce development stakeholders to effectively and efficiently engage employers and industry representatives; build and strengthen K-14 pathways in response to industry needs; facilitate industry connections with K-14 career pathways

• Actively engage with regional partners to participate in the region's workforce development initiatives

• Identify, document, and disseminate examples of emerging, promising, and best practices for pathway development and pathway improvement initiatives

• Assist in the development of specified performance outcomes and work plan to achieve established results within the assigned area

• Assist in the development of and provide support to K-12 students, teachers, counselors, parents, and the public about pathway opportunities available

• Encourage high-quality implementation and expansion of CCP and high-quality industry credentials

• Engage local support from industry and local workforce development agencies for the implementation of assigned programs to promote the relevance and value of education pathways for students' career preparation.

• Facilitate the use of data to identify existing pathways and gaps among K-12 and community colleges; make recommendations for advancing pathway development; identify and use indicators to self-assess.

• Inform and support the development and implementation of college and career exploration;

• Plan, and conduct training sessions and other staff development activities for assigned program; prepare and deliver oral presentations; prepare, develop, and distribute related training and support materials; assist in coordinating meetings, committees, and special events as assigned

• Provide technical information and assistance to district leadership regarding needs, issues, and progress related to pathway programs; assist in the formulation and development of curriculum, policies, procedures and programs; support faculty collaboration to ensure sequential courses align with regional post-secondary pathways; provide technical assistance to inform the development of work-based learning opportunities

• Support postsecondary transitions and completions; encourage and facilitate intersegmental work between member districts and post-secondary partners

• Assist in the review and evaluation of budgetary and financial data; ensure expenditures are in accordance with established limitations; assist with grant coordination and preparation as assigned.

• Prepare and maintain a variety of narrative and statistical records, reports, and files related to programs, functions, instructional areas, projects, compliance, staff development, and assigned duties.

• Research, compile, assemble, and evaluate a variety of technical information and programs related to the assigned area or program; participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the program and educational documents; prepare and distribute related correspondence and informational materials.

• Attend and participate in a variety of assigned meetings, committees, conferences, in-services, and/or special events.

• Work collaboratively with other centers in the ESC of Central Ohio

• Assist in the development, scaling, implementation, and evaluation of pre-apprenticeship programs.

• Performs other specific job-related duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

   

"Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Governing Board of the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio."
 

Working Conditions: 

Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

• Duties may require bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.

• Duties may require lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.

• Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.

• Duties may require traveling to meetings and work assignments.

• Duties may require using a computer keyboard and monitor.

• Duties may require working extended hours.

• Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.

• Potential for exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.

• Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.

• Potential for interaction with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.

   

Performance Evaluations:

Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Governing Board of the EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF CENTRAL OHIO.

Conduct:

Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Agency.

Terms of Employment:

Each staff member shall be a role model for students to conduct themselves as citizens and responsible, intelligent human beings. Each staff member has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

The employees are responsible for maintaining proper certification/licensure and initiating the renewal process in sufficient time to receive the updated certificate/license before the present certificate/license expires.

The Educational Service Center of Central Ohio Governing Board does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.  This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed.  This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.                                                   

Application Procedure: 

Please apply online at www.escco.org/careers

Job ID 24322 - Career Pathways Specialist