Specialist, Career Pathway Transitions: Oakland High (2025-26) bei Oakland Unified School District

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The District and SEIU 1021 are working together to create promotional opportunities for existing staff, therefore this job posting is available for five (5) days for internal candidates based on our collective bargaining agreement.

BASIC FUNCTION: The Career Pathway Transitions Specialist is responsible for supporting students in all aspects of transition to post-secondary with a focus on students entering community college, Career Technical Education, and job training, including pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship readiness, job search and application skills, job placement success, and work-based learning experiences. Responsible for transition to and success for at least one quarter once enrolled in community college, job training or employment. Establish rapport and relationships with community colleges, especially Career Technical Education programs, employers, job training organizations and other entities to ensure successful placements with career pathway opportunities that have clear opportunities for advancement to support employment in livable wage jobs.   

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but are intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.

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SSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate with Principal, work-based learning and college transition staff,  College & Career Pathway Coaches, and Pathway Leads to plan and calendar CTE, apprenticeship and employment awareness, and application and preparation opportunities for youth.
• Develop individualized portfolio components for each student, based on their personal goals, values, abilities and aspirations.
• Work with site staff to identify students in need of services to transition into CTE, apprenticeship and/or employment after high school; Assist graduates in identifying and obtaining support services within the communities where they work and live.
• Provide differentiated and targeted support to students directly to apply for and/or enroll in CTE, apprenticeship and/or jobs, ensuring persistence through the first quarter of the year following graduation.
• Provide graduates with ongoing support to ensure continued employment, education and career progression.
• Collaborate with college transition, work-based learning staff and school counselors on post-secondary partnerships, connections with bridge programs, Learning Communities, First-year Experience
• Maintain student activity and partner engagement database.
• Maintain case management records to track progress toward persistence and completion in CTE program, apprenticeship and/or employment.
• Establish and maintain program relationships with community colleges, career training programs and employers in support of post-secondary persistence and completion.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities.  Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Pre-Apprenticeship, Apprenticeship and Employment
• Career Technical Education
• Federal, state, and District policies and mandates related to work scope
• Procedures, methods, techniques, and strategies utilized in dealing with sensitive school and community problems, issues and concerns
• Community interest, concerns and attitudes related to educational programs of the District
• Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of District students
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation
• Record-keeping techniques
• Telephone techniques, systems and etiquette
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Computer software, hardware, and related technology

ABILITIES TO:

• Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to work scope
• Provide information regarding school or District programs, procedures, activities, rules and regulations related to work scope
• Monitor and assist with various college and career readiness programs
• Communicate with children and adults of different racial and cultural backgrounds
• Work collaboratively and think creatively within a team
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Communicate effectively in English orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships among students, parents, District staff, and the community
• Meet schedules and timelines
• Work confidentially with discretion
• Operate personal computer, related software, District software, and other office equipment

PREREQUISITES:

Associate of Arts Degree or its equivalency required (2 years of similar and relevant work level experience = 1 year of college).  A combination of experience and education may be used to meet the AA Degree requirement; however, the work experience years used to qualify for the AA Degree requirement cannot be used to meet the work requirement. 

Four (4) years of relevant experience working in college and career technical and academic education or related experience

Bilingual skills preferred, but not required

Valid California Driver’s License, if applicable

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS:

Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Office and diverse school site environments; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 30 pounds, occasionally 30+ pounds; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.