Career Advisor Consultant

To equip educators with resources that support every Missouri student in developing a clear, personalized path to success through comprehensive career exploration and real-world learning experiences. A Missouri Regional Career Advisor (RCA) is a strategic partner, educator, coach, and system navigator who strengthens career development efforts across districts while helping ensure every Missouri student is success-ready upon graduation. RCAs model the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that drive high-quality

This position will support schools in the Kansas City Region

100% – Career Advising to include:

• Missouri Connections
• Provide training, technical assistance, guidance, and best practices to support effective integration of Missouri Connections.
• Participate in ongoing training to stay current on platform updates and enhancements.
• ICAP (Individual Career and Academic Plan)
• Support district and area career center staff in implementing a comprehensive, relevant, and student-centered ICAP process.
• Student-Centered Events
• Partner with districts to plan and support career-connected learning experiences, including
• STEAM and career-focused events.

PLANNING/COMMUNICATION/COLLABORATION ACTIVITIES

• Career Advisors will:
• Coordinate and facilitate regional Missouri Connections trainings in alignment with DESE expectations and approval processes.
• Deliver in-person and virtual trainings approved by DESE School Counseling staff.
• Communicate and obtain approval for any additional training requests.
• Ensure all conference presentations are approved prior to submission or delivery.
• Collaborate closely with the Missouri Connections State Trainer to remain current on platform enhancements and overall functionality.
• Collaborate with districts to implement comprehensive career development activities to support ICAPs.
• Collaborate on a regular basis with DESE School Counseling staff to ensure regional and state career education initiatives are aligned.
• Facilitate career planning opportunities such as regional STEAM events and career fairs in collaboration with Missouri Career Pathway Regional Consultants.

MEETING/CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES

• Career Advisors will:
• Attend and participate in conferences and workshops related to career education and workforce development as approved by DESE School Counseling staff, ensuring any conference participation or presentations receive prior approval.
• Attend DESE required RCA meetings.
• Attend Missouri Connections state trainer required meetings.

REQUIRED TRAVEL

• RCAs are expected to travel within their assigned RPDC region to provide Missouri Connections support, school visits, and regional training. Attendance at DESE-required meetings/conferences may also require statewide travel.
• Other duties assigned

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in the following field's of study: education, education administration, education counseling, or appropriate related field required.
• Master's degree in the following field's of study: educational leadership, career education and workforce development, counseling is preferred.

Experience:

• Ten (10) years of experience in education, with an emphasis on career readiness and workforce development required.
• Core knowledge of career education, Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAPs), and Missouri Connections.
• Experience in planning, coordinating, and facilitating student-centered events, with the ability to manage logistics and engage stakeholders.
• Experience with group facilitation, presentation and adult learning

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid teaching and/or administrators certificate.
• Valid driver’s license.