Requisition Number 19-3064
Title (TX)Career Readiness Education (CRE) Program Coordinator - 2019/20
City State wide State TX

Description
Career Readiness Education (CRE) Program Coordinator
K12 is a technology-based education company that offers proprietary curriculum and instructional support services to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. As the leader in K-12 online education for more than a decade, the company uses virtual public and private schooling methods to provide families with alternatives to traditional "brick and mortar" classrooms, giving children access to a high-quality education no matter where they are in the world.

We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest level of integrity. We have the same high expectations for our employees as we do for the students who are in our programs. These are just a few of the values that make K12 a great place to work.

The Career Readiness Education (CRE) Program Coordinator supports CRE through the development of services for students participating in CRE. The position works collaboratively with administrators, student services personnel, and teachers to ensure the delivery of career development services; facilitates linkages with parents, business/industry, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations to support students' transition to postsecondary education and employment; and assists with ensuring program funding and compliance. AS The Career Readiness Education (CRE) Program Coordinator , YOU WILL..

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Assists students with selection of appropriate academic and CRE course; Coordinates career planning activities in classrooms, groups, or individual sessions;
• Provides and coordinates administration and interpretation of career assessments;
• Provides information on postsecondary education programs and employment opportunities; Assists students with postsecondary education and employment opportunities;
• Facilitates work-based learning opportunities; Provides and coordinates activities for students to develop employability skills, works with teachers to create authentic project based experiences.
• Promotes the integration of career research and work-based learning opportunities into CRE and academic courses; Promotes the use of technology for career planning and research;
• Serves as a liaison with the business, industry, education, and military community facilitating business, education, and community partnerships that provide opportunities for students and support CRE;
• Publicizes partnership resources;
• Participates in professional development activities at the local, regional, State , and national levels; Engages in professional growth opportunities to remain current with trends, demands, and emerging careers in a rapidly changing workforce. Participates in Project Based Learning training.
• Ensures curriculum alignment with State s and industry standards.
• Work with administrative team to ensure training, implementation, Project Based Learning and other techniques to ensure fidelity to program.
• Assists with activities that ensure program funding and compliance.
  Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.
  

IS K12 RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Do you communicate well?
• Can you build customer confidence?
• Are you able to tackle problems and take independent action?
• Is your manner honest and straightforward?
• Are you able to prioritize and meet deadlines?
• Do you value others' opinions?

Requirements
Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND
• Three (3) years of CRE experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
  Certificates and Licenses: State Specific CRE Certificate (if applicable)
  

Other Required Qualifications :

• Knowledge of federal and State regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency.
• Ability to travel 65% of the time
• Ability to pass required background check

Desired Qualifications :

• Experience in a charter school environment or Career in Technical Education Environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a home-based position

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the State where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. By signing below the incumbent acknowledges that she/he has reviewed and is familiar with the contents of this job

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WHO ARE WE?

• About us
• K12 Produces Results
• Kudos and Honors
• thinkTANK12
• Limitless Learning

K12 is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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