Career Coach (Business Education Teacher) (Palm Beach County Charter High Schools)

$48,000 - $54,000/Yr

Als Education

Full-time - Mid Level

Educational Services

About the position

The Career Coach at Palm Beach County Charter High Schools plays a vital role in supporting students' transition from high school to postsecondary education or employment. This position focuses on career exploration, job readiness skills, and the interpretation of career assessments, ensuring that every student has a solid postsecondary plan. The Career Coach collaborates with various stakeholders, including teachers, administrators, and community resources, to facilitate experiential learning opportunities and assist students in developing the necessary skills for the job market.

Responsibilities

• Assist with student orientation process.
• Coordinate postsecondary readiness, preparation and transition activities.
• Monitor students' postsecondary transition progress and document all postsecondary activity.
• Manage the College and Career Center and its activities.
• Network with community resources to provide experiential learning in careers through work experience, job shadowing, internships, and possible employment.
• Assist students in developing job readiness skills and personal qualities to prepare them for the job market.
• Organize employment and postsecondary functions for students, parents, and family members.
• Assist in initiatives to ensure the school meets defined FTE enrollment and attendance goals.
• Perform all other duties aligned with company policies to achieve student educational and behavioral goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Florida Teaching Certification or Valid Statement of Eligibility - School Guidance preferred or any subject area.
• Effective oral and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.
• Two years of paid, professional experience coaching high school students in career and postsecondary options.
• Previous experience working with low-performing and over-age youth preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of career and occupational resources, trends, and opportunities.
• Knowledge of college entrance and admissions requirements and procedures, financial aid requirements.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of job readiness skills.
• Ability to organize, maintain, and operate a high school Career Center.
• Ability to provide specialized assistance and information concerning career planning and college entrance to students, families, staff, and community agencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to analyze career and postsecondary assessments and inventories and provide career and college advisement.
• Skilled in the use of productivity software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual preferred
• Previous experience working with low-performing and over-age youth preferred

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Professional development assistance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Referral program