Career Coordinator

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Career Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Principal

EMPLOYMENT AND FLSA STATUS: Part-time

POSITION PURPOSE

To successfully implement a comprehensive School-to-Career Program encompassing internships, and building community, business, education, and workforce development partnerships which provide students with the opportunity for personal, ethical, and financial growth.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitor implementation and documentation of activities and programs prescribed by the School-to-Work plan and the high school diploma requirements.
• Manage and coordinate the activities and programs offered through the School-to-Work initiative to ensure greater student access and opportunity and to avoid duplication of services and effort.
• Work with school personnel to assess and document student participation in district-wide School-to-Work and career development activities.
• Develop discipline and or major-specific enrichment activities and programs in support of the various School-to-Work initiatives through partnerships with the education and business communities.
• Develop part-time employment sites to place students in work experience situations providing work-based learning and exposure to all aspects of the industry.
• In conjunction with employers, develop and implement a work plan mentoring program for students and evaluate student progress through observation and consultation with work-based mentors.
• Facilitate a seamless transition from high school to the world of work for students by developing students' work-based competencies, knowledge of all aspects of an industry, and skills to obtain desired positions.
• Assist school personnel with data collection and analysis, and support services to effective specialized tracking, advisement, course sequencing, and early alert systems or programs unique to each School-to-Work site or alternative education program.
• Verify health and safety of student employment sites through inspection and follow-up.
• Assess the level of equitable access to all programs offered through School-to-Work, and develop remediation plans as needed to address equity issues identified.
• Work with the Assistant Superintendent for development and implementation of School-to-Work curriculum.
• Serve as liaison between Greenfield-Central Community Schools, local businesses, and other agencies that have an interest in improving the local workforce.
• Supervise, monitor, and document student internships.
• Assist with program development involving business and education partners.
• Develop and recruit employment and educational opportunities for students.
• Provide information, assistance, and guidance to students regarding post-secondary and career planning and opportunities.
• Assist in organizing and carrying out a school-wide Career Fair.
• Maintain accurate and detailed paperwork and complete all required reports in a timely fashion.
• Flexibility to work outside of building and contractual hours when approved by Supervisor.
• Supervise and monitor job coaching activities.
• Provide opportunities for students to explore post-secondary opportunities through individual and group events and presentations.
• Supervise and monitor job coaching activities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in school administration or counseling preferred.
• 3+ years' experience as a teacher
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
• The qualities desired beyond the minimum certification requirements are:
  • experience with technology
  • demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with others, both with those of greater and lesser responsibility and authority;
  • evidence of high educational and professional standards;
  • demonstrated loyalty to the administration and other staff where presently employed;
  • evidence of commitment to professional growth;
  • evidence of professional work habits and conduct consistent with the ethics of the profession and appropriate character qualities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to carry 25 lbs.
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
• Ability to operate office equipment.
• Ability to reach in all directions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

The District will comply with all legal requirements relating to reasonable accommodation for employees and job applicants.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

3 days per week, 100 days per year

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluations of School Administrators.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform this job.

The Greenfield-Central Community School Board of Trustees does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law.