Career Development Specialist

1 month ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Chicago Public Schools Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Career Development Specialist to join our team at Chicago Public Schools. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to prepare students for post-secondary opportunities.

Responsibilities:
  • Network-Level College and Career Planning: Collaborate with Network Chiefs to develop and implement Network-level plans for driving post-secondary metrics.
  • Support and Monitor Postsecondary-Related Staff: Provide direct support and supervision to postsecondary-related staff in assigned schools, including the development and direct supervision of District-assigned College and Career Coaches.
  • Build Capacity of School Postsecondary Teams: Provide professional development, tools, and resources to assist school counselors and college coaches in creating a college-going culture and driving strong post-secondary outcomes.
  • Direct Support of College Access/Persistence Activities: Directly support school-level college preparation activities as needed and coordinate Network and Citywide college access and persistence activities for students and parents.
  • Drive Individualized Student Planning: Support Naviance and other post-secondary planning tool implementation and usage in all schools.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university is required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of full-time professional youth development and programming experience; minimum of three (3) years of full-time professional post-secondary (college and career) related work experience.
Salary:

$85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience.



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