Readiness Coach

INTERVIEWS MAY BE CONDUCTED BEFORE JOB POSTING CLOSES

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year

READINESS COACH

Scott County School District Position Description

Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. Ability means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.

The methods of meeting these requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Some requirements however may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

REPORTS TO: Principal or Designee

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt APPROVED: #032626-16 26 MAR 2026

SUMMARY

The Readiness Coach is responsible for identifying mentoring and instructing students to ensure a successful transition from high school to a career or post-secondary opportunity. This role combines direct student support with the creation of district systems to gather longitudinal data on student success after graduation. The Readiness Coach acts as a liaison between the school local businesses and post-secondary institutions to build career pathways and provide students with professional and educational mentorship. After graduation the coach will track the professional and educational outcomes post-graduation to determine success.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This position classification requires expertise in student mentorship career pathway development and data accountability. The job requires the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and maintaining data in online management systems. This is a position that performs work involving sitting standing and walking and requires the ability to use technology for fine manipulations. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an otherwise qualified person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. Essential job functions are the fundamental duties of a position: the things a person holding the job must be able to do.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists students in finding and maintaining quality employment or enrolling in post-secondary educational programs upon graduation.
• Builds and maintains district systems to track and analyze student success and documentation requirements regarding student and employer contacts.
• Conduct individual and group meetings with students to determine paths toward college technical school the military or the workforce.
• Guide students through the college application process including FAFSA completion scholarship applications and entrance exam preparation.
• Assist students in developing soft skills resumes and interview techniques.
• Administer and interpret career interest inventories and assessments (e.g. KYOTE WorkKeys) to align student interests with future goals.
• Provide increased accountability by tracking assessing and analyzing data to monitor student success after graduation.
• Serve as the school liaison to district offices to develop and evaluate structured Pre-K-12 college and career awareness programs.
• Establish and maintain efficient record-keeping processes to compile reports on student transitions and post-secondary outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Chamber of Commerce and local businesses to organize job shadowing co-ops and internships.
• Organize theme weeks (e.g. Military Careers Week Application Week) career fairs and college visits.
• Act as a positive public relations agent by attending local business workshops and engaging parents/ families in transition planning.
• Work with teachers to incorporate career/college readiness goals into standard classroom instruction.
• Provide professional learning for administrators and staff regarding career pathways and academic integration.
• Adhere to the professional Model Code of Ethics adopted by the Kentucky Department of Education and maintain strict student confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• College and career awareness programs and post-secondary transition strategies.
• Financial aid processes (FAFSA) scholarship applications and college entrance requirements.
• Career interest inventories and assessment tools (e.g. KYOTE WorkKeys).
• Data collection analysis and longitudinal tracking systems.
• Local business landscapes and community networking opportunities.

Ability to:

• Work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Establish appropriate boundaries while developing and nurturing supportive relationships with students.
• Educate a variety of constituencies about the program through formal presentations.

Produce analyze interpret and summarize data to report on student success.

• Communicate effectively in oral and written form with students parents staff and community partners.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

Experience:

Experience in student mentorship career counseling or educational program management. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in relationship development with local businesses and post secondary institutions.

Education:

Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Education or a related field; Masters degree preferred.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT

Possession of a Kentucky Teaching certification or School Counselor Certification is preferred. Must maintain certification/ethics standards as required by Kentucky law.