What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Coach position at Eufaula City?
Eufaula City Schools
Job Description
Position Title: Career Coach
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. Experience working in education and/or business/industry preferred. Possess an enthusiastic and positive attitude. Effective human relation skills.
Reports To: Career Technical Director and High School Principal
Job Goal: The Career Coach will enhance student career readiness by promoting Career and Technical Education programs, implementing career development initiatives, and fostering community partnerships for students in grades K-12.
Length of Contract: 202 Days
Performance Responsibilities:
- To represent the Career Coach Program in local schools and conduct public relations efforts to promote the CTE programs.
- Possess a working knowledge of the Alabama Career Development Model and assist with its implementation in grades K-12.
- Provide career development guidance for students in grades K-12 with emphasis on Career and Technical Education programs.
- Plan and implement student recruitment activities for Career and Technical Education programs.
- Possess a working knowledge of the Alabama Career Planning System and assist with its implementation in grades K-12.
- Assist students in grades K-12 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 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.
- Assist LEA with College and Career Readiness initiatives.
- Engage community partners including the local Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Board, and post-secondary institutions.
- Participate in Regional Workforce Council meetings and events.
- Comply with all policies of the LEA and the Alabama State Department of Education.
- Performs other tasks as assigned by the Career Technical Director or Principal, as long as they are not in conflict with board policy.
Evaluation: Evaluation is conducted by the High School Principal
Salary: Established by the Board of Education as recommended by the Superintendent
