VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Career Development Coordinator (CDC)

DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the building administrator, guidance counselor, teachers, and the community college liaison, the CDC will promote and create a college-going and career readiness culture. This individual will ensure that all high school students will have the means, opportunity and preparation to succeed in post-secondary education, at either a two or four-year college, a career, or in military service. The CDC will cultivate and foster positive working relationships with parents, business/industry, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations to guide students in their college search, selection, and application and support students’ transition to postsecondary education and employment.

REPORTS TO:Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:NC Teaching License in Career and Technical Education or a Masters in School Counseling with a minimum of 3-5 years of successful education experiences.

Willing to obtain NC CDC Licensure.

Duties and

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate activities to assist students in making realistic educational choices resulting in the selection of an appropriate course of study.
  • Facilitate activities which enable students to move successfully through their selected courses of study from beginning courses to higher level courses.
  • Provide students help as they move from middle to high school and from high school to post-secondary education, military service and/or employment.
  • Establish linkage between school and community that offers support for CTE and opportunities for students.
  • Publicize CTE programs and accomplishments to provide heightened community awareness of educational and career opportunities.

SALARY: State Salary Scale – 11-month position

APPLICATION

DEADLINE:December 5, 2016

INSTRUCTIONS

TO APPLICANT:Request and return application. Application can be accessed at Provide resume, transcripts, and references. Personal interview required. (Montgomery County School employees may apply by submitting a letter of interest and resume.)

SELECTION PROCESS:Applicants will be screened.

Selected applicants will be interviewed.

Final decision will be based on quality of application, references, certification, and interview.

CONTACT:

Dr. Heather Seawell

Principal

Montgomery County Early College

P.O. Box 427

Troy, NC 27371

Telephone: (910) 576-6222 ext. 605

The Montgomery County School System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, handicap, age, religious beliefs, or professional and political involvement in its educational programs or employment practices.