ALAMANCE-BURLINGTON SCHOOL SYSTEM

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Career Development Coordinators (CDC) role is to support Career and Technical Education (CTE) and to coordinate career development services for students participating in CTE. The CDC works collaboratively with administrators, student services personnel, and teachers to ensure the delivery of career development services. CDCs facilitate linkages with parents, business/industry, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations to support students’ transition to postsecondary education and employment. The CDC responsibilities incorporate the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, National Career Development Guidelines, the National Model for School Counseling Programs and Future-Ready Students For the 21st Century. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in an applicable field for applicable level(s); Current Continuing Professional License in a CTE program area
  Or
  Current Continuing Professional license as School Counselor at the G level
• Requirement to Convert to Continuing License:
  Option 1:Two required courses:
• • NCDPI New CDC Induction
• Option 2: Six semester hours and Induction• 3 semester hours in Counseling theory• 3 semester hours from the following:

• Career development and counseling
• Career and life planning
• Career development and occupational information
• NCDPI New CDC Induction

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local policies and procedures regarding CTE instruction.
• Considerable knowledge of School Board policies, procedures and standards.
• Considerable knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments in the field of education career development.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from that information.
• Ability to assess the effectiveness of programs and activities.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop long-range plans.
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
• Ability to make oral presentations before large groups of people.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments including students, parents, school personnel and members of the business community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree and licensed as a CDC by the NC Dept. of Public Instruction or a bachelor’s degree and a clear license in any area of CTE and the ability to obtain the CDC certification.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold a valid Teacher’s License issued by the state of NC in applicable field and for level assigned
• Must not be on the NCDPI list of teachers no longer qualified to teach and/or must not be currently engaged in a certification revocation hearing process
• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree and licensed as a CDC by the NC Dept. of Public Instruction or a bachelor’s degree and a clear license in any area of CTE and the ability to obtain the CDC certification.
• Demonstrated record of achieving Highly Qualified status on evaluations
• Spanish Speaking

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate career development services.
• Promote career awareness, exploration, and planning.
• Provide career development, occupational, labor market, non-traditional career, and post-secondary information.
• Assists students with selection of appropriate academic and CTE courses.
• Coordinate career planning activities in classrooms, groups, or individual sessions.
• Provide and coordinate administration and interpretation of career assessments.
• Provide information on postsecondary education programs and employment opportunities. Assist students with post-secondary education and employment opportunities. 
• Facilitate work-based learning opportunities.
• Provide and coordinate activities for students to develop employability skills.
• Promote the integration of career research and work-based learning opportunities into CTE and academic courses.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc. in order to communicate these objectives effectively to students
• Promote the use of technology for career planning and research.
• Facilitate business, education, and community partnerships that provide opportunities for students and support CTE.
• Serve as a liaison with the business, industry, education, and military community.
• Publicize partnership resources.
• Participate in professional development activities at the local, regional, state, and national levels.
• Engage in professional growth opportunities to remain current with trends, demands, and emerging careers in a rapidly changing workforce.
• Coordinate with CDC, guidance, CTE teachers, and CTSO’s to promote recruitment, enrollment, and placement activities for prospective and current students in CTE.
• Provide information about CTE opportunities to prospective and current CTE students and their parents.
• Assist with district-wide event planning.
• Treats all students in a fair and equitable manner. Interacts effectively with students, co-workers, parents and the community. 
• Participates in, upon request, lead communities designed to plan for various aspects of the total career and technical education program.
• Adheres to establish laws, policies, rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CTE Director

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HC review and approval, any time.