(2) Career and Technical Education Career Coach/CTSO Coach

Warren County Board of Education Career and Technical Education Career Coach/CTSO Coach

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Education; An Endorsement in Career and Technical Education is preferred

TN Teacher License

Obtain Work-Based Learning Certification if needed

Regular And Punctual Attendance Required

REPORTS TO

Principal/Career & Technical Education Director

DESCRIPTION

The position of Career and Technical Education Career Coach/CTSO Coach is established for the purpose of promoting career and technical education programs of study and related activities, providing assistance/instruction in career exploration and introduction/promotion/marketing of CTE POSs at the middle school level which leads to successful enrollment and completion of high school CTE and post-secondary training and employment. This position will work closely with CTE teachers, school counselors, post-secondary institutions, community, business, and industry. Some areas of focus at the middle school level are Career Exploration, CTE Programs of Study, Early Post Secondary Opportunities, Industry Certifications, Work-Based Learning, and Career & Technical Student Organizations to help students develop an understanding of CTE. The position will assist in the development career activities for middle CTE school programs. This position may be itinerant where coach visits five K-8 schools and one middle school during the school year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assists school counselors in career exploration activities for students in 6th-8th Grades and others as appropriate including but not limited to field trips (Post Secondary, Industry, WCHS), currently selected career assessments instruments, Online Career Programs (KUDER, Pathful Explore, Defined Learning, etc.), ASVAB, etc.
2. Assists Middle School CTE Instructors to help students develop an understanding of CTE Programs of Study taught in Warren County. 3. Assists in the development of career activities and programs for middle school students.
3. Conduct meetings with students to develop and monitor a CTE program of study and/or career pathway.
4. Communicate with post-secondary institutions and local business and industry to develop an understanding of EPSOs, work-based learning, internship, and tour opportunities, etc. available to students.
5. Participate in local, regional, and state CTE PD opportunities such as workshops and conferences for the purpose of gathering information required to perform functions.
6. Provide support for instructors who sponsor the Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) as advisors and assist CTE Director with coordination of professional development activities, student competition events, travel planning, and other activities.
7. Collaborates with teachers, administrators, district personnel, students, parents, industry, and community organizations for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.
8. Maintains a variety of detailed records in a variety of written and electronic formats for the purpose of meeting program reporting requirements. 10.Prepares a variety of program related reports in both manual and electronic formats (e.g. multiple student data, course offerings, student participation, achievement, compliance, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, conveying information, and ensuring program requirements are met in an effective and timely manner.

11.Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. This job may require lifting of objects that exceed 40 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighting up to 20 pounds.
2. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:

o Physical capacities to perform job

functions

TEMPERAMENT (Personal Traits)

1. Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or

composure.

1. Effective organizational and communication skills (written and oral)
2. Adaptability to dealing with people.
3. Adaptability to make generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.

CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn to perform adequately a task or job duty
2. Knowledge in appropriate work areas

WORK CONDITIONS

Normal working environment

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

10 Month Position

Funding provided for the duration of the Innovative School Models Grant Salary and work year to be established by Board

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.