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Teacher, Career and Community Outreach- T. Edison HS

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Teacher, Career Preparation CODE: 1022 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Teacher, Career and Community Outreach- T. Edison HS GRADE: AD MONTHS: 10
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction of the principal, promotes career and technology program awareness by identifying, designing, and delivering. Public relations and community outreach activities. Organizes student recruitment events, and provides public relations activities including marketing and media relations. Works on the development and implementation of the student admission/enrollment process. Conducts research and development for potential program enhancements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of Montgomery County and its human resources, community and business organizations and activities; knowledge of school and classroom organization and mission. Willingness to be familiar with MCPS policies and effective instructional practices. Advance computer skills. Ability to speak well and write clearly and effectively; ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, school based staff, and students. Excellent communication and human relations skills.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree in education from an accredited college or university preferred; or an associate degree in education from an accredited college with three years experience in public relations and/or marketing. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Meets (or commits to earn) Maryland state certification requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Occasional overtime, night work, and Saturday work. Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as required by supervisor.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works with staff and programs. Works with staff and programs in central office (OCIP, Consortia Office, Career and Post-Secondary Partnerships, Transition, etc.) which help to shape program development.

Interacts with schools, community leaders, local businessmen, teachers, parents, and students.

Provides instruction to students at various high schools.

Promotes career and/or post-secondary awareness

Works with the Career and College Information Coordinator to develop student electronic portfolios.

Works on the development and implementation of the student admission/enrollment process.

Works with the principal and central office staff to develop and implement program expansion and enhancements such as the International Baccalaureate Career Pathways.

Trains students in marketing skills for the ATF used vehicle sale and the ITF used computers sales.

Trains students for their presentations/marketing plans for local school programs. (i.e. School tours, career fairs, etc.)

Organizes student recruitment events to maintain full enrollment of programs.

Meets with students at middle and high schools to raise awareness school programs.

Meets with counseling departments at middle schools and high schools.

Participates in career day events at elementary, middle, and high schools.

Provides public relations activities to promote student entrepreneurial and academic successes.

Contacts various media for event coverage and press releases.

Develops and disseminates press releases and media publications.

Maintains data base of media and business contacts.

Photographs program events and provides leadership to participating students.

Maintains a photo display of annual program events key public areas.

Creates and updates public relations information.

Develops and publishes an annual calendar of events and timeline.

Arranges for and supervises office interns.

Arranges for purchase of miscellaneous supplies for events and meetings.

Sets up for meetings and events.

Creates and maintains portable displays of program information.

Maintains bulletin board displays.

Creates computer-generated program flyers, event invitations, and student achievement certificates.

Performs related duties as required.
Class Established: 7/1995
Date(s) Revised: 11/2011, 7/2013, 5/2015
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.