Job Summary:

The GGDF will assist students in areas of career exploration and planning so that each student can identify personal goals, strengths, weaknesses, and interests and grow to become a well-adjusted and productive adult.  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

FSLA Status: Exempt

Duties/Responsibilities:

• coordinate and present professional development workshops in career development and guidance for teachers, school counselors, and work-based constituents; 

• assist schools in promoting the goals of quality career development of students in kindergarten through twelfth grade;

• Instruct students in Career Development as scheduled by school administration

• assist school counselors and students in identifying and accessing career information and resource material; 

• provide educators, parents, and students with information on career and technology education programs offered in the district; 

• support students in the exploration of career clusters and the selection of an area of academic focus within a cluster of study;

• learn and become familiar with ways to improve and promote career development opportunities within the district; 

• attend continuing education programs on the certified career development facilitator curriculum sponsored by the state;

• assist with the selection, administration, and evaluation of career interest inventories; 

• assist with the implementation of the district's student career plan or IGP;

• assist schools in planning and developing parent information on career development;

• coordinate with school counselors and administration career events, career classes, and career programming;

• coordinate community resources and citizens representing diverse occupations in career development activities for parents and students; and

• assist with the usage of computer assisted career guidance systems.

• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Thorough understanding of developmental expectations for students of different ages.

• Thorough understanding of assessments and aptitude tests and ability to properly interpret the results.  

• Superior interpersonal skills with persons of all ages and across diverse backgrounds.

• Thorough understanding of warning signs of abuse, neglect, or other crimes.

• Ability to work well with a variety of other personalities.  

• Proficient in job related software, including PowerSchool applications.  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree Required

• Global Career Development Facilitator Certification or eligibility for certification

• South Carolina Educator Licensure Preferred

• Related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.