Career Coach

Position Available: Career Coach Mountainburg Public Schools is the Place to Make a Positive Difference. We are seeking creative, passionate, and driven people to support and provide tremendous service and value to our clients and our small, rural community. Each team member plays a vital role in achieving our mission to ensure high levels of learning for all. Mountainburg Seeks College & Career Readiness Coach (Grades 5-12): Are you passionate about empowering students to envision their future and navigate the path to success? Do you thrive on building relationships, providing guidance, and igniting motivation in young minds? If so, join our dynamic team at Mountainburg School District as our College & Career Readiness Coach (Grades 5-12)! We envision: a dedicated and innovative coach who champions personalized learning journeys. You'll guide students through self-discovery, exploration, and goal-setting, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to achieve their college and career aspirations. You're a perfect fit if you: Possess a passion for education and career development: Hold Bachelor’s degree and demonstrate deep understanding of college and career readiness frameworks. Are a master relationship builder: Connect meaningfully with students, fostering trust, open communication, and individual support. Embrace innovative practices: Champion personalized learning plans, integrate technology effectively, and utilize data to track student progress. Empower through guidance: Deliver engaging workshops and individual sessions, helping students explore options, develop resumes, and practice interview skills. Collaborate across grade levels: Partner with teachers, administrators, and community stakeholders to create a seamless K-12 college and career readiness experience. Stay current with trends: Continuously seek professional development opportunities and stay up-to-date with the latest college and career landscape. In this role, you'll: Develop and implement a comprehensive college and career readiness program aligned with Arkansas Department of Education standards. Deliver engaging workshops and individual sessions tailored to diverse student needs and interests. Guide students through self-assessment, exploration activities, and goal-setting exercises. Assist students with college research, application processes, and financial aid exploration. Facilitate mock interviews and resume writing workshops, preparing students for success beyond high school. Collaborate with teachers and counselors to integrate college and career readiness into the curriculum. Track student progress, analyze data, and report on program effectiveness. Partner with community organizations and colleges to provide exposure to career opportunities. For more information about Career Coaching visit https://dcte.ade.arkansas.gov/CareerCoachProgram Mountainburg School District offers: A positive and collaborative work environment focused on student success. Opportunities for professional development and growth. The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students as they navigate the exciting, yet challenging, transition from middle school to high school and to college and careers. If you're ready to: ? Work in collaboration with counselors, school personnel, career coach project director, and industry to provide career coaching supporting student career pathways and area workforce and economic development ? Assist in the systemic development and implementation of Student Success Plans (SSPs) ? Host and/or assist with ACT Academies designed to reduce remediation rates and increase ACT scores ? Build and maintain partnerships with industry in order to provide educational and training connections for students, including work-based learning opportunities ? Be a liaison connecting industry partners to the school district ? Provide informational career exploration opportunities, including career cluster camps ? Provide organization and leadership for the Arkansas College Application Campaign (ACAC) ? Maintain an accurate and adequate database of educational and workforce transitions ? Monitor student progressions related to the individualized Student Success Plan and program metrics ? Provide/assist with education/training informational sessions and career exploration events ? Maintain a line of communications between all stakeholders in service to education, industry, and career development ? Maintain quality partnerships and ongoing collaboration between all stakeholders in service to education and industry ? Provide transition assistance from school to school/training or school to work or school to Military Join us in empowering Mountainburg students to confidently chart their futures! Apply today! We can't wait to meet you! Technical and Personal Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, human services, workforce development, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution Trained in career coaching/facilitation or a willingness to receive training Clear a Background Check through the Arkansas Department of Education state and federal criminal records checks Clear a Central Registry Check through the Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry system, a division of the Arkansas Department of Human Services The Career Coach will be required to complete ADE/CTE Career Coach Facilitation Training and must be committed to the success of the program, including measuring and reporting of program metrics Other duties assigned Skill Requirements: Must be a dependable, organized, and effective communicator Must be physically able to stand for long periods of time, be able to do data entry for long periods of time, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally Must be available to travel frequently as needed Compensation and Benefits: Salary: Salary is $40,000. This position is grant funded through DESE/CTE and subject to grant renewal funding Employment and benefits: Coordinated through Guy Fenter Cooperative Supervision: The Career Coach will meet regularly with the ATU Pilot Project Director for training and guidance as well as with designated Mountainburg School District personnel. Evaluation of the School District Career Coach will be the responsibility of the High School Principal in collaboration with Guy Fenter Director and ATU Ozark Project Director Environment: You will have the opportunity to work in a positive, stable work environment with training, and support. You will be part of a collaborative team that works together interdependently in collective inquiry to achieve shared mission and common goals. You have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students. Application Process: Applications are available at www.mountainburg.org or through the Admin Office at 129 Hwy 71 SW. Applicants should submit a Letter of Application stating your qualification and reasons for seeking the position, a current resume, and a completed application to hrapplications@mountainburg.org For more questions about the position contact Superintendent Dr. Debbie Atwell. Equal Opportunity Employer: Mountainburg Public Schools does not discriminate in employment and education practices relative to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability. About Mountainburg Public Schools Mountainburg Public Schools is a small, rural district located between NWA and the River Valley in Crawford County, serving Pre-K through grade 12 in three schools with an approximate enrollment of 640 students. To learn more visit www.mountainburg.org Our Mission: To Ensure High Levels of Learning for All Our Vision: To become an EXCEPTIONAL Learning Organization: Better today than yesterday, better tomorrow than today. Our Commitments: Choose a positive mindset, Do the work, Be Coachable We are Dragon Strong!