OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

Why we would enjoy having you working here.

Office of Public Instruction empowers Montana Students and Schools! We have a highly successful foundation with our team-based employees. We have high caliber, customer-centered professionals that are proud to invest in Montana’s future.

This position will be required to complete and pass an FBI fingerprint check before hire.

Benefits of working for OPI:

• Work/life balance
• Family friendly
• Dedicated and caring colleagues
• Health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
• Opportunities and room for professional growth
• Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

Job Overview:

Career coaches will serve a critical role in the success of meeting the data measures of Perkins V Act to expand opportunities for every student to explore, choose, and follow career and technical education programs of study and career pathways to earn credentials of value and meet the goals of each student in their chosen career pathway. The Career Coach will also promote evidence-based interventions to address the academic impact of lost instructional time for students disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, by the supporting the implementation of evidence-based interventions, such as, work-based learning and apprenticeships. Career coaches will be instrumental to accelerate filling the skills gap and meeting the demands for Montana workforce.

Each Career Coach is responsible for the overall organization, management, and success of Montana Ready in an identified region of the State of Montana. Each Career Coach oversees career exploration and work-based learning (WBL) guidance to include internships and/or apprenticeships, student employment, and employer relations. Career Coaches will work with administrators, counselors, and teachers from the schools in their region. For external engagement, Career Coaches will develop and maintain partnerships with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, private businesses, and other pertinent stakeholders to create career pathway opportunities for students, which will lead to micro-credentials and high-demand career opportunities through the MT Ready initiative.

Does this sound like you?

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online. OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be submitted with resume.

Knowledge and Skills required to perform the job:

This position requires:

• Knowledge to work with high school and adult students or similar populations as a mentor/advisor.
• Knowledge working in team leadership, supervisory, or management.
• Knowledge of what it takes to be successful in the world of work.
• Knowledge of current employment trends.
• Knowledge in experience in researching new ideas/concepts, sharing information, and implementing/assessing programs.
• Skilled in using discretionary judgement and sound decision-making.
• Skilled in computer utilization and proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Skilled in demonstrated experience in researching new ideas/concepts, sharing information, and implementing/assessing programs.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to possess an enthusiastic approach and a high level of integrity.
• Ability to manage and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work as a team member, resolve conflicts, and accept changes.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional interactions, along with oral and written communication.
• Ability to learn, interpret, apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ability to analyze, assemble, and compile information for reports.

Meet minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any academic major or class 4 vocational, recreational, or adult education certificate.
• Associate degree in any academic major and 3 years relevant work experience with recognized credentials, which may include apprenticeship training.
• High School or High School equivalency diploma and 5 years relevant work experience with recognized credentials, which may include apprenticeship training.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For a complete job description please send job number to OPICareers@mt.gov

This position is in the PERS retirement system.

This position is a full-time telework position within the State of Montana

1st date of review: April 27, 2023