CTE - Career Counselor

Bethel School District 403•Spanaway, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Career Counselor assists students in understanding their choices for post secondary education and career training; maintains liaisons with community leaders and businesses; provides information and/or direction to students, parents, teachers, and administrators about career and educational services available to eligible students; develops and monitors program data and reports; and promotes programs with students, staff and parents. The position coordinates a variety of events and programs (e.g. student assessments, classroom presentations, career fairs, college visits) for the purpose of supporting the smooth transition from middle school to high school to post-secondary training and/or employment. The counselor maintains liaisons with post-secondary institutions, employers, community leaders and organizations for the purpose of building resources and expanding program opportunities for eligible students. They participate in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees (e.g. community organization, district in-service) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable of program guidelines. The role prepares students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. The counselor also counsels individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational possibilities. They confer with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss student's progress, and to assist in defining priorities for students and their resource needs. The position oversees work-based learning students for the purpose of connecting acquired knowledge and skills to employment opportunities. The counselor maintains accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. Other duties may be assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Hold or be able to be certified in CTE V-Codes: V600092 Career Choices and V600097 Worksite Learning Coordinator
If not CTE certified, must possess a valid Conditional, Initial, OR Continuing CTE Teacher Certificate
If applicant holds a CTE Conditional Certificate they must submit verification of enrollment in an approved program (Form 4075E-1 for CTE Plan 1 and Form 4075G-1 for CTE Plan 2) AND successfully demonstrate competencies related to coordination techniques as verified by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) approved program (WAC 181-77-068)
B.S./B.A degree (Secondary Teacher Preparation program)
Must have knowledge of and/or become familiar with college and university programs
Must possess knowledge and understanding of Common Core State Standards, as well as the Washington State graduation requirements
Must possess strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Must have demonstrated ability to offer career guidance to students
Must have demonstrated ability to successfully employ effective teaching and presentation methods
Must have a demonstrated ability to use a variety of instructional strategies and methods appropriate for student learning needs, and an understanding of and experience with career exploration software (e.g., Career Cruising)
Must have the ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds
Must possess effective problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills, and be able to organize ideas, time and materials
Must have demonstrated ability to accomplish goals independently or as a member of a team, and willingness to plan and work with other staff members through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Washington State ESA or Career and Technical Education (CTE) certificate with endorsements in office procedures, work-based learning, and computer applications or related prior to the first day of employment
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and proof of insurance

Nice To Haves

Previous successful teaching and/or counseling experience at secondary level preferred
Embrace an ability and willingness to continue to learn and pursue professional development
Be enthusiastic, flexible and have a commitment for students to reach high learning standards
Possess a willingness to accept extracurricular assignments

Responsibilities

Assists students in understanding their choices for post secondary education and career training
Maintains liaisons with community leaders and businesses
Provides information and/or direction to students, parents, teachers, and administrators about career and educational services available to eligible students
Develops and monitors program data and reports
Promotes programs with students, staff and parents
Coordinates a variety of events and programs (e.g. student assessments, classroom presentations, career fairs, college visits) for the purpose of supporting the smooth transition from middle school to high school to post-secondary training and/or employment
Maintains liaisons with post-secondary institutions, employers, community leaders and organizations for the purpose of building resources and expanding program opportunities for eligible students
Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees (e.g. community organization, district in-service) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable of program guidelines
Prepares students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks
Counsels individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational possibilities
Confers with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss student's progress, and to assist in defining priorities for students and their resource needs
Oversees work-based learning students for the purpose of connecting acquired knowledge and skills to employment opportunities
Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
Performs other duties that may be assigned by supervisor