Career Coach - Hot Springs School District

Career Coach (hssd) Job Description

Description:

National Park College is currently seeking a second Career Coach for Hot Springs School District to begin August 1, 2024 with a contract length of 11 months, with an annual salary of $42,000. The position renews annually based on continued grant funding from the Arkansas Department of Education. This position provides individual support and facilitates programs and services that increase the knowledge and skills development of students to ensure career and college readiness. The career coach will work in the Hot Springs School District and will provide direct support to 8th – 12th grade students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide early outreach to students and their parents/guardians with information regarding post-secondary opportunities
• Provide interest inventories and skills assessments to assist students in making informed career decisions
• Facilitate development of individual career plans and portfolios
• Provide information on careers, career pathways, educational requirements, job shadowing, internships, and mentoring activities
• Coordinate and execute financial aid nights and college night programs
• Connect students to support services that ease transition to postsecondary education
• Provide a continuum of career guidance to ease the transition from middle school to high school to postsecondary education or training and ultimately the workplace
• Maintain systematic and detailed records in the LEA INSIGHTS system in a timely manner that document assessment, planning, and evaluation of students’ progress
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Required skills/abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed presentation skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Team oriented and self-starter
• Having high initiative
• Effective critical thinking and communication skills
  
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Two years of experience working in education, social work, counseling or another related field of study
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged sitting
• Extensive walking
• Prolonged screen time
• Ability to lift 30 lbs
  
  
  

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, official transcripts, and three professional references with contact information. Apply online at np.edu/jobs. Applications received by June 28, 2024 will be assured consideration and the position will remain open until filled. NPC offers a benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance and participation in TIAA-CREF or Corebridge retirement plans.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. National Park College is an equal opportunity institution. The College continues to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated equally without regard to their race, creed, color, sex, age, disability, national origin, or religion. Qualified minority applicants are encouraged to apply.