CTE Career Counselor

The Career Counselor assists students in understanding their choices for post secondary education and career training; maintains liaisons with community leaders and businesses; provides information and/or direction to students parents teachers and administrators about career and educational services available to eligible students; develops and monitors program data and reports; and promotes programs with students staff and parents.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Hold or be able to be certified in the following CTE V-Codes: V600092 Career Choices and V600097 Worksite Learning Coordinator. If not CTE certified the candidate must possess a valid Conditional Initial OR Continuing CTE Teacher Certificate. If applicant holds a CTE Conditional Certificate they must submit verification of enrollment in an approved program (Form 4075E-1 for CTE Plan 1 and Form 4075G-1 for CTE Plan 2) AND successfully demonstrate competencies related to coordination techniques as verified by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) approved program (WAC).This V-Code is issued in tandem with V Worksite Learning Coordinator and cannot be issued by itself.
   
2. Coordinates a variety of events and programs (e.g. student assessments classroom presentations career fairs college visits) for the purpose of supporting the smooth transition from middle school to high school to post-secondary training and/or employment.
3. Maintains liaisons with post-secondary institutions employers community leaders and organizations for the purpose of building resources and expanding program opportunities for eligible students.
4. Participates in a variety of meetings workshops and committees (e.g. community organization district in-service) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable of program guidelines.
5. Prepares students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
6. Counsels individuals to help them understand and overcome personal social or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational possibilities.
7. Confers with parents/guardians teachers administrators and other professionals to discuss students progress and to assist in defining priorities for students and their resource needs.
8. Oversees work-based learning students for the purpose of connecting acquired knowledge and skills to employment opportunities.
9. Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by laws district policies and administrative regulations.
10. Performs other duties that may be assigned by supervisor.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Director of Career and College Readiness; or may be designated as building administrationCONDITIONS
May be required to deal with distressed students/parents; may be exposed to infectious diseases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• B.S./B.A degree (Secondary Teacher Preparation program)
• Previous successful teaching and/or counseling experience at secondary level preferred.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Must have knowledge of and/or become familiar with college and university programs. Must possess knowledge and understanding of Common Core State Standards as well as the Washington State graduation requirements. Must possess strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills. Must have demonstrated ability to offer career guidance to students. Must have demonstrated ability to successfully employ effective teaching and presentation methods. Must have a demonstrated ability to use a variety of instructional strategies and methods appropriate for student learning needs and an understanding of and experience with career exploration software (e.g. Career Cruising). Must have the ability to work and communicate effectively with staff students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds. Must possess effective problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills and be able to organize ideas time and materials. Must have demonstrated ability to accomplish goals independently or as a member of a team and willingness to plan and work with other staff members through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).

Desired Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Embrace an ability and willingness to continue to learn and pursue professional development be enthusiastic flexible and have a commitment for students to reach high learning standards and possess a willingness to accept extracurricular assignments.

Licenses/Special Requirements
Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Washington State ESA or Career and Technical Education (CTE) certificate with endorsements in office procedures work-based learning and computer applications or related prior to the first day of employment. Possess and maintain a valid drivers license and proof of insurance.UNIT AFFILIATION
Bethel Education Association

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Non-Discrimination Policy

Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity color religion creed national origin sexual orientation gender identity gender expression homelessness immigration or citizenship status disability neurodivergence the use of a trained dog guide or service animal age and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator Debbie Carlman 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator Mel Boyd 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator Melissa Munson-Merritt 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East Spanaway WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures and how to report a concern or complaint: .

Application Procedure:
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