Career Counselor

Job Description:

Career Counselor

We are seeking a dynamic career coach/counselor to join our high school community. The career coach/counselor liaison is responsible for working directly with District Office staff (counselors, CTE Department, teachers), WAVE, and Mohave Community College to help students prepare for their future and increase the number of students accesses and succeeding in a variety of career pathways.

Typical Duties

1. Inform, coordinate, recruit, support, enroll and monitor students participating in the various instructional programs offered by the District - Instructional Time Model, WAVE, Dual Enrollment with Mohave Community College.
2. Provide individual/group counseling/coaching to students to support their post-secondary education and career goals.
3. Stay current on trends, opportunities and resources related to post-secondary education and careers in order to develop and implement career development programs, workshops and events to help students, teachers and families plan for the future.
4. Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and community organizations to provide students with a variety of opportunities to gain real-world experience and exposure to different careers.
5. Enter, maintain, manage, monitor and report district/school data pertaining to established goals.
6. Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge related to career counseling/coaching and post-secondary education. Implement professional development for faculty focused on college and career readiness to create a culture of success in multiple pathways. Teach career based lessons to students.
7. Prepare, promote and participate in marketing/recruitment activities for the district.
8. Interact with middle/high school students and families to provide guidance and resources on: college and career options, academic planning/preparation, career exploration, college visits/applications, financial aid planning/FAFSA completion/scholarship searches, transition activities/work based learning, enrichment activities, and events.
9. Support District initiatives aimed at maintaining enrollment, increasing student performance and reducing learning loss.
10. Act as a liaison between students, parents, partners, community college, business/industry and WAVE.
11. All other duties as assigned at the direction of the superintendent.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in counseling preferred but other degrees and/or experience considered.
• Experience as a classroom teacher, administrator or program manager at the secondary/post-secondary level beneficial as well as strong knowledge of educational and career options for students.
• Task oriented, self-starter with high level of organizational skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills with an outgoing personality and ability to work with various populations and maintain ethical standards.
• Hold and maintain a valid IVP fingerprint clearance card.
• Proficient in various computer programs, creating electronic communications and published materials.
• Understanding of both education and business/industry.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for employment with flexible hours.

Application Instructions

It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all the following documents on file in the Human Resources office by the deadline date in order to continue in the application process for this position. Application materials will not be returned.

• A complete online employment application form. Please do not state 'see resume' on any part of the application. Blank spaces may be cause for rejection of the application.