What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educator Pathways Advisor/Course Specialist I (Limited Term) position at San Diego County Office Of Education?
THIS POSTING IS FOR LIMITED-TERM POSITIONS.
This position is not eligible for benefits. Local residency required*
San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) Educator Pathways Advisors will provide guidance and support to individuals interested in education careers. Together, the advisor and participant will develop a personal pathway plan for guidance and progress on the participants’ goals in pursuing a credential or classified position. Applicants will ideally have experience in college and career counseling.
This is a limited-term position. Limited term employment is contingent based on the needs of the department/SDCOE and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause. Advisors are compensated at an hourly rate based on the advisement caseload assigned. The individual(s) selected for this opportunity should be prepared to provide up to 40 hours per month, primarily in the evenings. Advisement caseload is not guaranteed and is variable, depending on program needs at any time.
Advisor responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct virtual check-in meetings with each participant
- Document participant progress via designated system
- Monitor participant progress
- Identify and address barriers to personal pathway completion as appropriate
- Provide information about credential requirements and financial aid
- Assist with completion of college and financial aid applications
- Collaborate with program leadership to develop materials and information, as well as facilitate workshops/meetings on a range of topics including, but not limited to:
- career exploration and planning
- job skills preparation
- resume writing
- financial supports
- Assess participant interests, skills, and goals to facilitate career planning
- Assist with the collection and input of evaluation data used to measure ongoing program effectiveness of services and program outcome measures
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and participant information
- Stay current in the field, including maintaining licensure, certification or continuing education requirements where appropriate
- Attend program professional development trainings or check-ins as requested
- Work collaboratively with all staff
- Perform other duties as appropriate to the position
