2025-110

NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION:            CAREER COACH

LOCATION:            VARIOUS SCHOOLS

REPORTS TO:        MR. JOE BREWER, SUPERVISOR OF CAREER AND

                              TECHNICAL EDUCATION

SALARY:                UNIT IV SALARY SCALE GRADE 7

                               DEPENDENT ON DEGREE AND EXPERIENCE

Position Summary

The Career Coach supports the elementary, middle, and high school career program. Develops and implements programming that provides career and college exploration for students in Grades K-12. Also, supports high school students in connecting them to employment and apprenticeship programs during and after high school.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and supervises career development activities/program, including college, technical school and business tours, job-embedded field trips, employment and college fairs, and speakers.
• Encourages the use of, and assist students with, career interest and other assessment instruments
• Provides professional advisement to students on apprenticeship, career pathways that lead to industry-recognized credentials, education, occupational training, and work experience
• Accesses, analyses, and synthesizes information, interest inventories, career surveys, etc. generated by students through Naviance or other career platforms approved by the school system Department of Technology Infrastructure.
• Collaborates with school counselors to support the student's post-secondary education and career interests.

• Works in collaboration with Western Maryland Consortium staff and Allegany College of Maryland career and advising staff to create career programs, source employers, and create opportunities for exploration in work and academic options.
• Teaches a variety of skills to students individually and in small groups during class time and/or Flex block (e. technology skills, study skills, digital and time management skills needed to succeed in an online course, professional communication and writing skills, etc.).
• Interacts with students face-to-face in physical space (via classroom instruction, office hours, and informal meetings in breakout areas).
• Establishes and facilitates connections with industry leaders to foster apprenticeships
• Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to teach, advise, mentor, and collaborate face-to-face and virtually with a wide range of learners and stakeholders (students, parents, colleagues, business partners. Collaborate with school staff to identify partnerships with business and community members for work-based learning experiences.
  • Continuously elicits student and parent feedback re: their career experiences; analyze and respond to data and make recommendations to their supervisor.
  • Coordinates specialized programs (summer, after school) targeting students who have not met CCR by the end of 10th grade.

Required Qualifications

• AA in human services, business, social science, education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective Presentation Skills
• Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Excellent attendance
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to teach, advise, mentor, and collaborate face-to-face and virtually with a wide range of learners and stakeholders (students, parents, colleagues, business partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience
• General knowledge of school organization and programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources.
• Education, social work, or school counselor background
• Licenses and Certifications
• Ability to earn the Global Career Development Facilitator certificate within the 1st year of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of career development, counseling principles, group dynamics and instructing
• Knowledge of local training schools and community services/employment opportunities
• Knowledge of apprenticeship models
• Ability to accurately compile, analyze, and present statistical reports and data
• Ability to effectively organize work, establish priorities, manage time effectively and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment
• Ability to use creativity and originality in designing programs, creating partnerships, and developing services
• Ability to develop and effectively maintain working relationships with state officials, community partners, business representatives, co-workers, and customers
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills with the ability to prepare and present clear and accurate reports
• Ability to be flexible, act as a team player, and provide quality internal and external customer service
• Ability to contribute towards curriculum development

PROCEDURES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS:

• Information about the position may be directed to Mr. Joe Brewer, Supervisor of Career and Technical Education at 301-729-1105
• Applicants must apply online from our website at acpsmd.org
• Applications must be received online by 11:59 P.M. on Monday, July 1, 2024.

Today’s date: June 20, 2024

In accordance with state law, anyone hired who will have contact with our school children must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation.

The Board of Education of Allegany County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion or disability in matters affecting employment or the provision of service, programs or activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER