What are the Expectations?

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• Work directly Middle or High School Students, on MCPS campuses, as assigned
• Assist educators and administrators integrate career awareness in core instruction
• Provide RIASEC and other strengths-based assessments to assist student self-understanding
• Employ a dialogic model of instruction to help integrate learning
• Coordinate with Industry Engagement staff to provide experiential learning opportunities so students can become familiar with industries and occupations that match their RIASEC themes
• Assist students to become College, Career, and Community Ready as defined by MCPS
• Supply information to students regarding MCPS program and initiatives that support career exploration. Examples include Career and Technical Education options, internships, or service-learning opportunities 
• Refer students to the appropriate MCPS personnel to complete their progression to CCCR readiness 
• Establish and maintain excellent collaborative working relationships with WSM staff and partners, especially MCPS educators and administrators
• Ensure that WSM Career Advising Coaching services are delivered in a manner that is culturally competent and equitable 
• Provide representation during staff and public/community meetings on behalf of the WSM Career Education Team
• Communicate with families and other stakeholders regarding CCCR readiness
• Document student progress to help student set and meet goals
• Utilize labor market information that will help them to make better decisions about their selected careers
• Other duties as assigned

Energetically Committed to facilitating young people in their understanding of themselves and possible career matches

• Culture Creator with exceptional communication skills
• Ability to establish rapport with WSM and MCPS staff, and co-workers
• Ability and drive to deliver innovative Career Education programs
• Ability to effectively establish priorities and manage multiple student needs in a fast-paced school environment
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of Career Education program delivery and eager to learn new strategies and skills
• Ability to anticipate needs and solve problems autonomously (and sometimes creatively)
• Creative thinker with the ability to foresee issues and possible solutions
• Ability to utilize or quickly learn technical tools such as management information systems
• Proficiency with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Google Meet)
• Positive can-do attitude
• Flexibility, adaptability, and patience in dealing with multiple quickly shifting priorities and demanding timelines
• Organizational and follow-up skills 

WSM Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Full benefits package including life and disability insurance
• 403b retirement plan
• Professional development
• Company events and team building activities to promote workplace culture