The Career and Work-Based Learning Coordinator assists students in understanding their choices for post secondary education and career training; maintains liaisons with community leaders and businesses; provides information and/or direction to students, parents, teachers, and administrators about career and educational services available to eligible students; develops and monitors program data and reports; and promotes programs with students, staff and parents.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Valid and appropriate certificate and endorsements for Washington State required.
• Hold Career and Technical Education (CTE) Certification or be certifiable in WORKSITE LEARNING COORDINATOR (V600097) and CAREER CHOICES (V600092) plus a Business v-code.

Education and Experience

• Previous successful teaching and/or counseling experience at secondary level preferred.
• Meet requirements of Every Student Succeeds Act.
• Ability to implement programs which will lead to industry certification of students.
• Demonstrated desire and ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have knowledge of and/or become familiar with college and university programs. Must possess knowledge and understanding of Common Core State Standards, as well as the Washington State graduation requirements. Must possess strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Must have demonstrated ability to offer career guidance to students. Must have demonstrated ability to successfully employ effective teaching and presentation methods. Must have a demonstrated ability to use a variety of instructional strategies and methods appropriate for student learning needs, and an understanding of and experience with career exploration software (e.g., Xello). Must have the ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds. Must possess effective problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills, and be able to organize ideas, time and materials. Must have demonstrated ability to accomplish goals independently or as a member of a team, and willingness to plan and work with other staff members through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Embrace an ability and willingness to continue to learn and pursue professional development, be enthusiastic, flexible and have a commitment for students to reach high learning standards and possess a willingness to accept extracurricular assignments.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Director of Career and College Readiness; or may be designated as building administration CONDITIONS
May be required to deal with distressed students/parents; may be exposed to infectious diseases.

UNIT AFFILIATION
Bethel Education Association

WAGES AND BENEFITS
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Application Procedure: Apply online

Non-Discrimination Policy
Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Bryan Streleski, bstreleski@bethelsd.org, 253.800.4302; and 504 Coordinator, Andrea Landes, alandes@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387.