POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT T26-103                                                                 

TITLE: Career Path Educational Specialist – District Office

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.             Bachelor’s Degree with valid Alaska Type A teaching certificate required

2.             Four-year college degree required.

3.             Type 'A' Teaching Certificate required.

4.             Successful experience working with Native American students.

5.             Experience with post-secondary/vocational education preferred.

6.             Experience with CTE, pathways and Perkins format.

7.              Five years educational experience preferred.

REPORTS TO: Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Director of Alaska Technical Center

JOB GOAL: To assist all aspects of ReadiSTAR. To provide NWABSD students logistical, technical and academic support for career education and career pathway development in compliance with federal, state, regional and career standard

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.             Travel to remote village schools, The travel may entail overnight stays.

2.             Work with high school students in the district to identify and develop meaningful career paths.

3.             Work with students and staff in developing Individual Learning Plans for students based upon                  academic progress and career pathways.

4.             Work with students and staff, when necessary, in developing remediation plans for students.

5.             Work with prospective employers with developing career paths for students and opportunities                   for internships.

6.             Work with post-secondary institutions, agencies, military, etc. in developing career paths.

7.              Work with institutions, agencies and businesses to develop summer internships, educational                      experiences, etc. for high school students.

8.             Identify funding sources for student career path plans.

9.             Administer necessary surveys and exams to students to assist in developing career paths, as                    well as part of the postsecondary application process.

10.          Coordinate all logistics for ReadiSTAR sessions: student application, selection, transportation,                  lodging, food, coordinating student experiences/activities, identifying individual needs (drivers’                 licenses, documents, appointments that may be only available in Kotzebue)

11.          Assist with ReadiSTAR field trips, cultural experiences

12.          Coordinate and develop CTE pathways including foundational and technical courses in                                accordance with Perkins and industry standards.

13.          Coordinate with State of Alaska (Sheila Box) for state approval of courses

14.          Coordinate with CTE teachers and research to develop consistent syllabi for foundational and                    technical pathway courses.

15.          Fully develop CTE pathways at least one completed per year grades 5-14 with possible                               certifications, college/university course alignment – degrees

16.          Assist and advise students on career options in region and state.

17.           Other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the NWABSD Board of Education.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board Policy.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION-EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

APPLICATIONS FROM MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED

Approved by Board: 07/04

Last Updates 05/2025