Career Center Specialist
About the role
The Career Center Specialist supervises the operation of a high school Career Center, educates students and parents about college and career options, trends and procedures in college and career planning. This position develops professional relationships with college representatives and community members regarding college entrance and career planning, creates instructional materials and presents career-related information in the classroom, acts a liaison with businesses and community organizations to establish volunteer and employment opportunities for students.
Responsibilities
- Educates students and parents about college and career options, trends and procedures in college and career planning
- Develops professional relationships with college representatives and community members regarding college entrance and career planning
- Creates instructional materials and presents career-related information in the classroom
- Acts as a liaison with businesses and community organizations to establish volunteer and employment opportunities for students
Requirements
- Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent
- Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university
- Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council
- Received a passing score on one of the following PESB approved assessments: ETS ParaPro Assessment, Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment, Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Knowledge of college and career planning processes
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSAs/FSAs
- Life & AD+D Insurance
- Long-term Disability
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pension Plans (DRS)
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- 403(b) Plans
Pay
$37.81 to $41.66 (hourly) (2025-26 Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule)
Schedule
7.0 hours per day; 183 day calendar
Benefits
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) provides access to health care services. Our benefits are provided to eligible positions through SEBB (School Employees Benefits Board).
How to Apply
Complete all steps and submit an Employment Application through Edmonds School District on Applitrack.com. Please make sure to select the desired job vacancy in Step 4 of the application process.