What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Coach - Next Steps Liaison position at Vestavia Hills Board of Education?
VESTAVIA HILLS CITY SCHOOLS
JOB TITLE: Career Coach
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, marketing, communication, or related field.
- Experience working in industry preferred.
- Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.
FLSA: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Curriculum and Instruction
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved compensation plan.
Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represent the Career Coach Program in local schools and conduct public relations efforts to promote CTE programs.
- Possess a working knowledge of the Alabama Career Development Model and assist with its implementation.
- Provide career development guidance for middle and high school students with emphasis on technical programs.
- Plan and implement student recruitment activities for technical programs.
- Assist elementary and secondary students with career exploration activities and career assessments.
- Assist students with college admissions, financial aid—including FAFSA—and registration procedures.
- Provide information to educators, students and their families regarding the current job market and career choices.
- Conduct classroom presentations promoting college and career programs and activities.
- Schedule and attend college campus tours and industry tours with students.
- Assist with coordinating job shadowing and other work-based learning opportunities for students.
- Maintain ongoing database of career coach services available and submit reports of completed activities.
- Comply with all policies of VHCS and of the Alabama State Department of Education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Skilled in oral and written communication with students, parents and others.
- Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators and others.
- Knowledge in business and industry and effective human relations skills.
- Knowledge of what it takes to be successful in the world of work.
- Knowledge of Alabama Achieves Strategic Plan.
- Knowledge of current employment trends.
- Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job qualifications and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Vestavia Hills City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.
SOURCE: Vestavia Hills City Schools, Vestavia, Alabama
Vestavia Hills City Schools (VHCS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Meredith Hanson, Director of Personnel/Section 504/Title IX Coordinator, at 1204 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.