John Handley Career Coach (Education Support Spec III)

This career coach will serve as a one-stop resource in the high school for the middle majority of students. The position will facilitate dual enrollment registrations and coordinate with Laurel Ridge Dual Enrollment (DE) Specialists to assist students interested in earning a degree or credential at the time of graduation. The career coach will coordinate career assessments, assist with writing academic career plans, and will serve as a resource to counselors and other staff in career counseling. The career coach will assist with post-graduation plans, including college placement testing, financial aid, trade and technical school applications, and support students planning to enter the workforce directly. The position will also work closely with the WBL coach or other school staff to support student referrals of WBL experiences, including a focus on employability and soft skills training. The coach will stay informed about programs at the college including transfer and non-transfer degrees, certificates, and career studies certificates. They will attend training to stay current regarding program changes at Laurel Ridge and will complete all reports as required. Telework is not available as this position is required to be on-site at the high school. This is a restricted, quasi-full time position, working 40 hours a week for 10 months of the year.

Compensation and Benefits

The hiring range for this position is $38,115.68-$49,121.47 as this is a quasi-full time position, working 40 hours per week for 10 months of the year, equating to 83.333% of a full-time, 40 hours per week for 12 month of the year schedule. This position is restricted with funding through July 1, 2027. This is a quasi-full time position, working 40 hours a week for 10 months of the year. The position is classified staff and as such is eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies. For more information, please visit www.dhrm.virginia.gov.

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