Career Specialist

Position Carl Perkins CO-OP Career Advisor Reporting To Dist. Administrator for Instruction and Student Services (DAISS) Qualifications Bachelor's degree required Minimum of three years in adult and/or secondary teaching preferred. Prefer experience dealing with academically and economically disadvantaged ("at risk") students; a working knowledge of Career and Technical Education mission, purpose, and programs. Skills Ability to properly administer and interpret a variety of assessment instruments. Ability to utilize computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of Career and Technical programs; knowledge and ability to use community resources; excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrate administrative and organizational competencies; team building skills, and positive communication skills. Dependability Regular attendance following a designated work schedule. Must be able to work extended hours and additional days/evenings as required by position responsibilities. Must be able to attend and participate in meetings/conferences as scheduled within the district, state, and other states. Must be able to submit required paperwork to supervisor on or before designated dates. Physical & Mental Standards Ability to read and comprehend a variety of written documents, regulations, and reference materials. Ability to meet and confer with individuals and groups concerning a variety of subjects including confidential matters. Ability to process paperwork effectively, and in a timely manner. Ability to legally operate a vehicle in order to travel. Requires lifting, handling and carrying of articles such as books, manuals, files, and other related items. Ability to lift 50 pounds from the floor to a four foot level. Educational Effort Moderate to extreme. Be able to work under stress, utilizing positive interpersonal skills and prioritize multiple assignments. Personnel Certification Instructional Support Personnel; Exempt Length of Contract Up to 200 days based upon funding; STP-10 SalarySchedule; 8 hours per day. Primary Function Work as integral part of the Instructional Services and Student Services Team dealing specifically with career guidance, student recruitment, Carl Perkins, placement, assessment, referrals and special education. Essential Job Functions Major Duties Provide assistance with career planning, career pathways, and career plan development for all students in career education programs. Provide career workshops for all eighth grade students in the CO-OP consortium. Assist with the utilization of the OK Career Guide program. Help Co-Op members assimilate information for reporting the data necessary for implementation of the Carl Perkins grant. Maintain communication and work cooperatively with the teachers, administration, and student services staff at ICTC and CO-OP schools. Work with DAISS to collect and maintain Carl Perkins Data. Assist with Cooperative Alliance Data. Work with Work Readiness PLC (Job Placement Staff) to implement initiatives district wide. Professional and Community Relations Maintain a line of communication and work cooperatively with instructors, administration, staff and community contacts. Public Relations Promote programs and service to establish personal contacts. Represent Indian Capital Technology Center at business and civic meetings and exhibitions when asked. Promote Indian Capital Technology Center and the programs and services offered in the school. Relationships - Internal Work cooperatively as an effective member of Student Services Team. Develop a close working relationship with Student Services Staff and other Indian Capital Technology Center personnel and clients. Other Job Functions Maintain professional competence through participation in educational and civic activities. Perform such other duties and assume such other responsibilities as directed by the appropriate administrator. Employee Relations and EEO Indian Capital Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr