Title: Career Pathways Coordinator

Level: Adolescent (7-12)

Classification: 0.5 FTE, exempt, commensurate with experience

Licensure or Certification: Preferred valid MN School Counselor License

Reports to: Adolescent Program Director

School Year: 2024-2025, starting August of 2024 with some work over the summer months

Organization Description:

Great River School is a public Montessori school servicing students in grades 1st through 12th grades with the International Baccalaureate program in 11th & 12th grades. Our community is committed to an engaging environment which prepares students for their unique roles as responsible and engaged citizens of the world. Our vision is world peace through education. We specifically seek to deconstruct systems of bias and oppression that interrupt relationships and access to education. We welcome applications from all backgrounds - racial justice, gender inclusion, and accessibility of education is central to our core values as a school community.

General Job Description:

The Career Pathways Coordinator is responsible for significantly expanding community partners and employers within the 5 sector areas, securing and managing student access to industry-related, organizing industry-related field trips and career-exposure events/courses, and planning for sustainability of the program. This position has tasks to complete over the summer amounting to approximately 40 hours worth.

Essential Responsibilities Include:

Below responsibilities should remain centered on the 5 YST Sector Areas: Manufacturing, Automotive, IT, Agriculture, and Healthcare

• Organize at least 5 career exposure events for students (ex. field trips, guest speakers, etc), including at least one onsite career fair.
• Expand off-site student internships opportunities to 50 total placements (we currently have 45 placements).
• Collaborate with CAS coordinators to:
• Add at least 3 CAS rotation options at the 7-10th grade level centered in industry exposure within at least one of the 5 sector areas
• Add at least 1 CAS course option at the 10-12th grade level centered in students learning and earning an industry-recognized credential or certification
• Secure partners within the 5 sectors willing to hire high-school students for internships or summer work; work towards at least 20 students
• Secure certification programs to ensure industry-recognized certifications are earned by 20 students over the next two years.
• Work with Instructors of Industry-related GRS courses to connect them to industry professionals and resources
• Collaborate with Director of Development and Business Coordinator to ensure completion and submission of quarterly reports and compliance of grant requirements
• Collaborate with the Adolescent Program Director and Director of College Accessibility on implementing career exploration activities with 7-10th grade students.
• Collaborate with the Director of College Accessibility on counseling with students about their Post Secondary plans.

Professional Development Responsibilities:

• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence through professional development activities.
• Works toward continuous learning in Anti-bias, Anti-racist teaching and learning, culturally relevant pedagogy, and standards-based grading.
• Participate in appropriate Montessori training, as needed. May involve travel.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School or Supervisor

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Experience working with high school students
• Understanding of Anti-Racist and Anti Biased knowledge, practices, and competencies
• Must pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid Minnesota School Counselor License
• Montessori experience

Great River School provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Great River School will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Please send a letter of interest, resume and contact information & relationship for three professional references (email of application materials is preferred) to:

Great River School

1326 Energy Park Drive

St. Paul, MN 55108

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Paul, MN 55108 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Paul, MN 55108: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person