What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Coach position at Coosa Co?
COOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: CAREER COACH
REPORTS TO: Principal
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, marketing, communication, or related field.
- Background clearance through FBI and ABI processes.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Experience working in industry preferred.
- Pleasing personality, enthusiastic, positive attitude, evidence of trustworthiness; knowledge in business and industry; and effective human relations skills.
- Effective oral and written communication 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.
PERFORMANCE 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.
- Possess a working knowledge of the Alabama Career Planning System and assist with its implementation in elementary, middle, and high schools.
- 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 the LEA and the Alabama State Department of Education.
EVALUATION:
Evaluation of job performance will be conducted in accordance with the current requirements of the State Department of Education.
- In the event of unusual school circumstances (destruction due to weather, pandemic, other critical situations) other duties may be assigned in order to assist the continuation of educational and other school related functions as necessary.
It is the policy of the Coosa County Board of Education that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, nationality, origin, or age be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under program, activity, or employment.
