Middle School/Junior High Career Development Facilitator

Position Type:
Certified Student Support Services/Counselor
Date Posted:
4/21/2023
Location:
Clarkston Community Schools
Closing Date:
05/01/2023
District:
Clarkston Community Schools - website
MIDDLE SCHOOL/JUNIOR HIGH CAREER DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR
Position Summary:
Identity, develop, and deliver career readiness information, opportunities, events, and resources for district students, educators, and families.
Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree required
• Valid MI Teaching Certificate (6-12 endorsed) or Counseling Certificate Required
• Global Career Development Facilitator Certificate or Certified Career Services Provider Certificate preferred
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds

Essential Functions and Tasks:

• Develop and lead a Career Readiness Team at each building
• Facilitate EDP process/implementation of Xello and Pathful Connect to meet district targets
• Use Xello data to provide meaningful experiences for students in terms of organizing and implementing Career Day, classroom speakers, and other experiences.
• Collaborate and develop a system to bridge the gap between Xello data and class opportunities and course selection
• Increase opportunities for students to explore and prepare for their future
• Collaborate to develop a district-wide framework for collecting, analyzing, and responding to student interest, perception, and outlook data.
• Conduct outreach to grow a database of industry partners in the community
• Builds and sustains community relationships to create meaningful student learning experiences.
• Create and organize a catalog of internships, job shadow opportunities, and work experiences for students and liaisons between school and outside internship partners.
• Provide students with information on Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship Readiness programs including application cycles and application information.
• Create a strong student culture around career exploration and internships aligned to career pathways.
• Facilitate career readiness services to support the initiatives outlined in the MI Career Development Model
• Participate in the design and presentation of career readiness events and resources for students, staff, and parents
• Maintain effective working relationships with Oakland Schools K-12 Career Readiness Consultant
• Attend Oakland Schools Career Development Practitioner meetings and other relevant professional learning opportunities
• Assist in the development and implementation of a District K-12 Career Readiness plan
• Collaborate with building counseling staff on school and district events that promote and support career readiness
• Regularly update staff and community regarding Career Development opportunities and activities
• Support Clarkston Virtual during peak times

Salary
Salary to commensurate with experience.
ApplicationProcedure:

• Go to clarkston.k12.mi.us/hr Click "Departments".
• Click "Human Resources". Click "Certified Openings".
• Click on "View" on the Desired Position and then click on the "Login and Apply" button in the lower right corner and follow prompts.

Candidates without access to on-line application process may submit the following:
1. Formal letter of application
2. Resume outlining qualifications and experience
3. Copy of certificate
To:
Clarkston Community Schools
ATTN: Human Resources Department/T. Browne
Middle School/Junior High Career Development Facilitator
6389 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48346