Career Specialist - Furman Middle

Reports to: Principal. Length of Service: 200 days. Rate of Pay: Based upon credentials and experience in accordance with the district‑approved pay schedule.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) certificate.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area from a regionally accredited college or university (minimum).
• At least two years of experience working with adolescents in the public school setting (desired).
• Proficiency with Internet and Microsoft Office.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assist schools in promoting the goals of quality career development of students.
• 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 exploring career clusters and selecting an area of academic focus within a cluster of study.
• Assist with the selection, administration, and evaluation of career interest inventories.
• Assist schools in planning and developing parent information on career development for parents.
• Coordinate and provide appropriate community resources representing a variety of occupations in career development activities for parents, teachers, and students.
• Assist with the usage of computer‑assisted career guidance systems.
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with others.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel. This description does not list all duties; employees must follow other instructions and perform related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. The Sumter School District reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description at any time.