CAREER COACH - Alabama Department of Education : Job Details

Job SummaryJOB TITLE: Career Coach REPORTS TO: Principal/Director of Post-Secondary Readiness WORK DAYS: 10 Months (204 Days) SALARY: Certified Salary Schedule 25 ($53,301 - $102,410) LOCATION: TBD FLSA Status:EXEMPT X NON-EXEMPTJOB DESCRIPTION: The Career Coach is responsible for helping students define their career aspirations and identifying community colleges, universities, and other postsecondary programs and or training to achieve their educational and career goals. The Career Coach empowers students to make informed decisions regarding career and education plans in preparation for success in post-secondary education and training. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Represent the Career Coach Program in local schools and conduct public relations efforts to promote career and technical education (CTE) programs. • Possess a working knowledge of the Alabama Career Development Model and assist with its implementation in Grades K-12. • Provide career development guidance for students in Grades K-12 with emphasis on CTE programs. • Plan and implement student recruitment activities for CTE programs. • Possess a working knowledge of the Alabama Career Planning System and assist with its implementation in Grades K-12. • Assist students in Grades K-12 with career exploration activities and career assessments. • Assist students with college admissions, financial aid-including FAFSA-and registration procedures. • Provide information to educators, students, and their families regarding the current job market and career choices. • Conduct classroom presentations promoting college and career programs and activities. • Schedule and attend college campus and industry tours with students. • Assist with coordinating job shadowing and other work-based learning opportunities for students. • Maintain an ongoing database of career coach services available and submit reports of completed activities to the ALSDE and Director or PSR. • Assist LEA with College and Career Readiness initiatives. • Engage community partners including the local Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Board, and postsecondary institutions. • Participate in Regional Workforce Council meetings and events. • Comply with all policies of the LEA and the Alabama State Department of Education. • Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS:Required:

• Bachelor's Degree

Preferred:

• Experience working in business/industry

• Pleasing personality, enthusiastic, positive attitude, evidence of trustworthiness; knowledge in business and industry; and effective human relations skills. • Effective oral and written communication skills. • Knowledge of what it takes to be successful in the world of work. • Knowledge of current employment trends. *SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Application (HireTrue)
• Resume (Upload to Application)
• Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)

*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities. REVISED: July 2025 Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check ( Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match