Career and Post-Secondary Coordinator

Applications are being accepted until the position is filled.  However, to ensure full consideration of your candidacy, please see that your communications arrive by 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 24, 2012.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Four-year degree in an education or related field from an accredited college or university with a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Must meet the requirements of a criminalrecords check as specified by Kentucky State Law
• Must meet health requirements asspecified in district personnel policy

 BASIC FUNCTION:

Coordinate programs to assist students in career planning and post-secondary goals; coordinate Individual Graduation Plans for students and coordinate similar services to meet student needs with post-secondary goals and plans.

ABILITY TO:

·          Coordinate programs to assist students in career planning and identification of post-secondary goals.

·          Coordinate and implement career development and post-secondary programs.

·          Coordinate with school guidance counselors to provide career planning and post-secondary opportunities for   students. 

·          Assist individual students in development of Individual Graduation Plans.

·          Provide specialized assistance and information to students, parents and others concerning post-secondary opportunities areas.

·          Assess student needs and develop viable plans and alternatives.

·          Understand and follow oral and written directions.

·          Work cooperatively with others.

·          Maintain records and prepare reports.

·          Work independently with little direction.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

·          Coordinate programs to assist students in career planning and identification of post-secondary goals.

·          Coordinate with school guidance counselors to provide career planning and post-secondary opportunities.

·          Assist individual students in development of Individual Graduation Plans.

·          Provide instruction to students and parents in various aspects of career planning and post-secondary opportunities.

·          Monitor and coordinate career and post-secondary exploration experiences and provide support as needed.

·          Assist participants with preparation for post-secondary opportunities.

·          Serve as a liaison with post-secondary educational entities.

·          Perform related duties as assigned.

EVALUATION:

Evaluation will be in accordance with the board’s policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

·          Work year as stated in contract and designated by current school calendar and board policy.

·          Salary commensurate with board approved Certified Salary schedule.

·          Sick leave, emergency leave, personal leave, and holidays as stated in board policy.