Career Coach - Smithsburg Middle School

Washington County Public Schools - Williamsport, PA

Full-time

Williamsport, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Career Coach at Smithsburg Middle School is responsible for supporting middle and high school students in their career exploration and providing individualized career counseling services. This role aims to help students identify potential careers and pathways for post-College and Career Readiness (CCR), while also connecting high school students to employment and apprenticeship programs. The position is grant-funded through June 2026, with possibilities for permanent employment, though not guaranteed.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual and small groups of students with career exploration through Naviance and individualized career counseling services to identify potential careers and post-College and Career Readiness (CCR) pathways.
• Support high school students by connecting them to employment and apprenticeship opportunities in collaboration with the Apprenticeship Coordinator and Western Maryland Consortium staff.
• Assist with career development activities/programs, including college, technical school, business tours, job-embedded field trips, career/college fairs, and speakers.
• Advise students on apprenticeship and career pathways that lead to industry-recognized credentials, education, occupational training, and work experience.
• Collaborate with school counselors and student intervention specialists to support the student's post-secondary education and career interests.
• Assist with apprenticeship monitoring and site visits, which may include travel. Travel will be reimbursed per WCPS policy.
• Assist with promoting and tracking student service learning opportunities and expectations.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree.
• Ability to accurately compile, analyze, and present statistical reports and data.
• Ability to effectively organize work, establish priorities, manage time effectively, and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use creativity and originality in assisting in designing programs and curriculum, creating partnerships, and developing services.
• Ability to earn the Global Career Development Facilitator certification within the first year of employment.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships through exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to advise and mentor students and collaborate with all stakeholders.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible and demonstrate quality customer service.
• Regular and predictable attendance which is an essential function of this position.
• Ability to perform the job's essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree or relevant job experience.
• Proficiency in a language other than English, preferably Spanish.
• Knowledge of career development, local training schools, community services/employment opportunities, and apprenticeship models.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources.
• Experience in youth development.