Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includethe following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Work collaboratively with high school counselors to develop programming to assist all students in identifying future career goals - grades 8-12
- Identify individuals within the high school who have not yet committed to a career path or educational plan after graduation. Engage these students, including encouraging attendance to college and community fairs, community college and university visitations, campus tours, career days, financial aid activities, and orientations, which may require driving to offsite facilities
- Utilize the school district technology programs with students as they complete their Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP)
- Lead concurrent enrollment efforts at the high school level
- Collaborate with district counselors and administrators to engage students in programming that supports these efforts
- Plan and execute field trips for students to explore college or career options
- Provide information and assistance to students to help identify and seek out the individual's goals
- Assist individuals and families who may possess limited-English skills with financial aid, college admissions and registration procedures
- Attend high school articulation meetings, training sessions and other activities as required or assigned
- Operate a computer to compile data, maintain records, and prepare correspondence, reports, and other written material using a variety of software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, and website management
- Work cooperatively and effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds and with various segments of the community
- Attend in-service activities, meetings, conferences, and seminars to remain current in programs and processes
- Perform related duties as required or assigned
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
- Experience working with high school or college age students is required
- Experience teaching and/or providing small to large group presentations is required
- Excellent organization, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to hold small vehicle permit for school district drivers