CAREER & COMMUNITY RESOURCE COORDINATOR

About Us

At Columbus City Schools, we strive to make sure each student is highly-educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community. We are proud of the work our more than 9,000 employees do every day to change the lives of our students.

Essential Duties

• Collaborate with administrators, individuals, and teacher-based teams
• Work with teams to review and interpret assessment data, set goals, and plan for continuous improvement of achievement
• Facilitate and participate in professional development
• Develop, organize, communicate, and implement meaningful internship and community service opportunities to assist all high school students with the earning Community Service Seal and the Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal
• Work with the business, community, and non-profit organizations in developing community and career-based activities for high school students
• Collect, analyze, review, and disseminate statistical information utilizing a variety of software and instructional management programs
• Coordinate the completion of Career Plans for students as aligned to the Portrait of a Graduate, and district career advising plan
• Utilize digital platforms to help students document workforce opportunities
• Organize and support all career center recruitment activities in coordination
• Pursue, develop, collaborate, and submit grant proposals and administer awarded grants
• Attend all meetings scheduled by the Career-Technical Education Department and district and school-based graduation teams
• Ability to work beyond the normal school day and on weekends

Job Qualifications

• Valid Ohio teaching certification/licensure
• Five years of successful teaching experience in Columbus City Schools
• Valid drivers license and willing to become van certified to transport students when needed

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collegial, cooperative relations with students, parents, teachers, counselors, building and central office administrators and other personnel, as well as community, business and other partners
• Strong written and oral communication skills and excellent technological skills
• Availability to facilitate, present, and/or attend school, district, and community events
• Strong evidence of organizational, time management, collaborative, and self-directional skills
• Proven indication of being a highly flexible and adaptable staff member; adept at multitasking and thriving in a fast-paced environment while coordinating numerous time-sensitive projects
• Understanding of the current graduation requirements of the State of Ohio

Physical/Mental Demands And Work Environment

• Tools/Equipment Use: Desktop PC with keyboard and mouse, laptop, scanner, calculator, software, desk, and adjustable chair
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting: Occasional lifting and carrying (less than 10 pounds)
• Environment: Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular hours and/or prolonged hours
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions

Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer.