Coordinator 2 – Career Exploration

Houston Independent School District • Houston, TX

18h • $85,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator 2 – Career Exploration designs, implements, and promotes CTE career exploration programs districtwide. This position reports to the Director 1, CTE 1. This position designs, develops, and facilitates career exploration programs in alignment with CTE Program of Study participation and CCMR accountability goals to all HISD elementary and middle schools, implements curriculum and provides programs that utilize the district’s Career Readiness Wagon, and plans and implements appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, and work-related equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 5 years working in the district/central office of a large urban school district
• Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• CDL License preferred (or the ability to obtain a CDL license within 6 months of employment)
• Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.
• Applicants who do not meet these work experience qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate career exploration programs in alignment with CTE Program of Study participation and student achievement of CCMR Accountability goals at all HISD elementary and middle school campuses.
• Utilize existing district curriculum and create new instructional activities/materials for events and programs that implement the district’s Career Readiness Wagon
• Create and facilitate career exploration activities including, but not limited to, writing resumes and cover letters, conducting mock interviews and providing support for answering interview questions, assisting with job, internship, or program searches and field trips, developing on-the-job skills (both soft skills and technical skills), career planning and goal setting, and modeling behavior and attitudes that lead to workplace readiness and success.
• Seeks grant opportunities and collaborates with industry partners to support career awareness and exploration opportunities for elementary and middle school levels.
• Collaborate with team members to plan and organize meetings, workshops, and events, including scheduling, logistics, and materials preparation.
• Regularly engages customers, clients, and end users, including through frequent school visits, to gather personal feedback on the impact of activities and needs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level