Academic & Career Guidance Technician 23241 in Poway, California at Poway Unified School District

Candidates who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s). Selection for the position will be made from among the top three (3) ranks of candidates. The eligibility list will be used for hiring purposes in other vacancies in the same, or equivalent, job classification and will be active for six (6) months (Merit Rule 50.100.1).

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, serve as a technical resource to students concerning college and career opportunities and related functions; maintain and assist students with utilizing the College and Career Center; provide technical information to students concerning college entrance, internships and other career options and related standards, requirements, policies and procedures.

The Academic & Career Guidance Technician classification works at a high school and provides students with technical information concerning college and career opportunities and related standards, requirements, and procedures. Incumbents maintain the College and Career Center and assist students with researching and applying for college and other career-related organizations. The Career Guidance Technician I classification works at a continuation high school and serves as a technical resource concerning the Work Experience program. Incumbents process applications, issue work permits, and assist students with Work Experience-related needs, issues, or concerns.

Serve as a technical resource to students concerning college and career opportunities, scholarships, internships and related functions; provide technical information and assistance to students concerning related programs, standards, requirements, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. E

Orient students, staff and others individually or in groups in the use and content of College and Career Center resources and materials; operate and instruct others in the use of equipment and computer programs; assist students with researching college and career information. E

Provide college, scholarship, internship and other educational forms and applications; assist student with completing and compiling information for forms and applications; screen applications for accuracy and completeness and notify students of insufficiencies. E

Prepare and deliver classroom presentations concerning college and career opportunities and related functions; motivate students to explore and develop career and college goals; assist students in establishing and developing Individual Learning Plans as directed. E

Maintain and update the College and Career Center library of college and university catalogs and career resource materials such as brochures, catalogs, reference books, files, technology programs, tests and other resource materials; assure student access to scholarship and financial aid information. E

Compile, maintain and disseminate a variety of resource and informational materials related to career options, technical schools, colleges, universities and scholarships as required; explain college entry requirements and procedures; refer students to military agencies as requested. E

Research and provide students with information concerning college and career opportunities; maintain current information of available scholarships and college entrance requirements; prepare and distribute monthly College and Career Center newsletters and other informational materials. E

Input a variety of college and other career-related data into an assigned computer system; establish and maintain automated records and files; assist students in utilizing on-line resources and applications. E

Schedule and arrange for college, vocational, military and other representatives for speaking engagements; coordinate and participate in college and technical school campus tours and class visitations as directed; coordinate and schedule college night and other specials events. E

Communicate with District personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns; establish and maintain contact with local business organizations in the development of internship opportunities for students. E

Prepare and maintain various records, reports and files related to colleges, students, scholarships, Individual Learning Plans and assigned activities; conduct and interpret results of various special surveys as directed. E

Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software. E

Attend and participate in various conferences and meetings. E

Assist students with the completion of classroom assignments as required.

Perform related duties as assigned.

NOTE: At the end of some of the duty statements, there is an "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by college-level course work in psychology, sociology or related field and one year experience working with high school students including work with career guidance or similar services.

Principles, practices, and techniques of providing educational and career and technical education assessment and guidance to students.
Career and technical educational information and resources.
Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
Basic interviewing and advisement techniques.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Research methods and report preparation techniques.
Public speaking techniques.
Record-keeping and filing techniques.
Basic public relations techniques.

Serve as a technical resource to students concerning college and career opportunities and related functions.
Orient students and others in the use and content of College and Career Center resources, equipment, technical programs, and materials.
Provide technical information to students concerning college entrance, internships, and other career options and related standards, requirements, policies and procedures.
Prepare and deliver classroom presentations concerning college and career opportunities.
Maintain and update the College and Career Center library of college and university catalogs and career resource materials.
Provide and assist students with completing college, scholarship, internship, and other educational forms and applications.
Assess student needs and develop viable plans and alternatives.
Interpret, apply and explain laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Work independently with little direction.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
Maintain records and prepare reports.

Office environment.

Constant interruptions.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.

Seeing to read a variety of materials.

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.