Career Coach (Blount Co)

Job Description Title – Career Coach

Reports To: Director of the Blount County Career Technical Center and Secondary Curriculum Coordinator

FLSA Designation: Non - Exempt

Job Goal: The primary goal of a BCS career coach is to prepare students for college and career readiness, equipping them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to transition successfully into postsecondary education or the workforce. This involves various activities like providing information on career pathways, assisting with career planning, and connecting students with resources like early college entrance programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

A. Bachelor of Science degree.

B. Experience working in industry is preferred.

C. Pleasing personality; enthusiastic, positive attitude, evidence of trustworthiness; knowledge in business and industry; effective human relations skills.

Skills and Physical Abilities:

1. Ability to pass background check is required.

2. Effective oral and written communication skills.

3. Knowledge of what it takes to be successful in the world of work.

4. Knowledge of current employment trends.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Regularly required to speak, listen, walk, stand, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display.

May occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, ability to focus, and peripheral vision.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

1. Represent the Career Coach Program in local high schools and conduct public relations efforts to promote the CTE programs.

2. Provide career development guidance for high school students with emphasis on technical programs.

3. Plan and implement student recruitment activities for technical programs.

4. Assist prospective students with career exploration activities and career assessments.

5. Plan and implement student recruitment activities for technical programs.

6. Assist prospective students with career exploration activities and career assessments.

7. Assist prospective students with admissions, financial aid, and registration procedures for college admission.

8. Provide guidance to students regarding career choices.

9. Conduct high school classroom presentations promoting college and career programs and activities.

10. Provide prospective students with information regarding the current job market and trends in career choices.

11. Schedule and attend college campus tours and industry tours with high school students.

12. Coordinate job shadowing opportunities for students.

13. Maintain ongoing database of students and classrooms where services are offered.

14. Comply with all policies of the LEA and the State Department of Education.

15. Participate in Regional Workforce Council meetings and events.

16. Engage community partners including the local Chamber of Commerce, Blount County Economic Development Council, and postsecondary institutions.

17. Assume other duties as assigned by the supervisors.

In all professional and personal relations, the Career Coach shall be held in observance of a course of conduct consistent with the ethics of the teaching profession.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Employees.

Terms of employment: 202-days

Daily work schedule will be determined by the Career Tech Director and Secondary Curriculum Coordinator. Work assignments and schedules are subject to change.

Salary:

Approved salary schedule for Career Coaches is located on the Human Resources webpage.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Blount County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.

THE BLOUNT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Blount County Board of Education 415 5 th Ave East, Oneonta, AL 35121