Description
is inviting applications for:
Career Coach
This .4 FTE position is located in Kinuso.
Kinuso School is nestled in the Hamlet of Kinuso and is located 48 kilometres west of Slave Lake on the southern shores of Lesser Slave Lake. We are proud to be a hub in a region that is home to a varied and diverse population with rich cultures and backgrounds. The school serves 250 students from kindergarten to Grade 12 and has 37 staff members. Kinuso School offers programming in the arts, education, and extracurricular activities. We are happy to house the community library. Our public functions (annual Remembrance Day Ceremony, Italian Knights Supper and celebratory ceremonies), fundraisers and athletic events are well attended and supported by our families and community stakeholders. Our students continue to develop and demonstrate strong leadership through Student Leadership Council and Youth Truth and Reconciliation Council. We are honoured and grateful for our partnership with the Swan River Knowledge Keepers, and the land based learning experiences they are generously sharing with us.
Job Purpose:
Career Coaches will foster an environment of high expectations and lifelong learning, and will encourage students to always work to their full potential. Career Coaches will engage secondary students in the development and implementation of their transition plans. A student’s individual transition plan may include high school programing, post-secondary and career planning. This will be done through a student centered approach, focusing on exploration, and engaging a student’s support system in the process whenever possible.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Including but not limited to:
Through the following activities, Career Coaches will endeavor to:
Support the unique career development journey of secondary students, ensuring that all students are confident in the next steps of their transition plan.
Instill a sense of hope and confidence in students as they progress into the next step of their career journey.
Increase graduation rates and transition to post-secondary rates among all students in High Prairie School Division.
Create opportunities for students to explore their interests and values as they pertain to career planning.
Student Career Planning
Provide every secondary student with regular ongoing career development discussions about the student’s career needs, interests and goals.
Encourage regular self-assessment and continuous career research through My Blueprint and other tools.
Career Awareness and Exploration
Support the provision of opportunities for students to be exposed to a wide range of occupations and career clusters.
Academic Planning and School Success
Work closely with students to help them develop a high school plan that creates opportunity and individual success.
Guide students to align their high school plan with the requirements of a high school diploma (or certificate) and of their future aspirations.
Collaborate with administrators, teachers, Indigenous Education Coaches and Wellness Coaches to deliver wrap around support for students.
Dual Credit Support
Promote dual credit courses and programs to students and parents as a means for students to explore interests.
Coordinate dual credit applications, screening interviews, orientations and textbooks.
Provide front line support to dual credit students; liaise with dual credit instructors and teachers (Grad Coach) to support student success.
In consultation with a certified teacher (Grad Coach) ensure dual credit marks are submitted to Alberta Education.
Transition to Post-Secondary
Provide opportunities for students to be exposed to a wide range of post-secondary institutions and programs.
Coach students in research of post-secondary programs and through the post-secondary application process.
Off Campus Education
Promote the Registered Apprenticeship Program.
Work closely with Off Campus Coordinator to support students in the Registered Apprenticeship Program.
Career Education Support for Teachers
Provide teachers with training in My Blueprint (High School Planner).
Provide teachers with resources to support lesson plans for career education.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificates in related field is preferred but not required
1-3 years’ experience working in related field is preferred
Valid Driver’s License as travel is required
Requirements:
Cover Letter and Resume
Three professional references
Successful candidates must produce an ORIGINAL (hard copy), acceptable, recent (less than six months old) Criminal Record Check. Criminal Record Check which must include a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Upon joining us, you will find a skilled team that is positive and supportive. Our employees enjoy the fun, children-focused environment, and you’ll appreciate being encouraged to reach for your full potential!
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you require assistance with the application, please contact ApplyToEducation at: 1-877-900-5627
