College & Career High School Teacher 23-24 (STLCC)
Job description
JOB OR POSITION SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
The goals and responsibilities of the CCR Specialist align with the competencies of the Graduate Profile. From the beginning of 8th grade year to graduation day, the CCR Specialist will continuously work with all students and their parents/guardians to design a career plan that will enable the student to meet their career goals. Under the direction of the Principal, the CCR Specialist will empower students to be successful in post-secondary opportunities. More specifically, the CCR Specialist will collect, review, maintain, and distribute a wide variety of information concerning traditional colleges, trade schools, vocational and employment opportunities, and career information. The CCR Specialist supports the work of the school counseling program by meeting with students and parents individually and/or in groups on career planning at Restoration and at the satellite program at STLCC Florissant Valley. Builds and maintains rapport with career, military, and business community in order to gather and disseminate current information and resources.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- A College and Career Readiness Specialist will be assigned to Restoration and Wellness.
- Advise and coach secondary students and parents in college and career planning and CTE pathway classes at Restoration and STLCC Florissant Valley.
- Develops and actively manages the college and career information center by obtaining, organizing, filing, and displaying current materials related to college and career exploration, college assessments, financial aid, and scholarships, vocational opportunities, and local resources for students.
- Maintain ongoing communication and provide support to students (and their parents) with college applications, including financial aid paperwork at Restoration and at the satellite program at STLCC Florissant Valley.
- Collaborates with school administration, CTE Coordinator, MCAC representatives, and school staff to develop a schedule of availability to students and their parents.
- Assists with CTE testing and proctoring (e.g. Industry Recognized Credentials (IRCs) Technical Skill Assessments (TSA), WorkKeys).
- Attends faculty meetings, and district meetings relating to assigned responsibilities and related professional development.
- Advertises, communicates, and disseminates CCR information; instructs and assists students/staff with computer searches for CCR opportunities.
- Facilitate scheduled visitations by representatives from trade and vocational schools, industry, and the military.
- Plans, organizes, develops, and creates informational material on career events and publications.
- Communicate CTE Pathway information to secondary students, parents, and administrators at Restoration and at the satellite program at STLCC Florissant Valley.
- Encourages the use of, and assists students with, career interests and other assessment instruments.
- Advertises and disseminates scholarship information; instructs and assists students/staff with computer searches for colleges, careers, financial aid, and scholarships at Restoration and at the satellite program at STLCC Florissant Valley.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of college, career, and occupational resources, trends, and opportunities.
- Knowledge of school operations and ability to relate effectively to students, staff, and parents.
- Skills in the areas of organization, attention to detail, filing, problem-solving, and
commitment to follow through on tasks.
- Excellent skills in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing.
- Ability to make public presentations in small or large group settings.
- Ability to work as part of a team and continue learning through professional development.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively with staff and public.
- Ability to produce and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to work both independently and cooperatively, exercise judgment and creativity, organize work, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree required. Experience in the field of College and Career Readiness is preferred. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree, which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, lift, carry, move about, hear and speak. Employees may be required to perform extensive work at a computer display terminal. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 15 to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Competitive salary and benefits
23-24 School Year Only
Complete an online application at www.fergflor.org. Attach the following: letter of interest, resume, copy of current certification and list of five names of references, including addresses, day and evening phone numbers, and email addresses, (including current supervisor). Once your online application is complete, please follow the directions on the website to indicate your interest for this position.
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