• Bachelor’s degree in Career Counseling, Education, Workforce Development, Business, or a related field.
• Administrator license preferred but not required.
• Experience in career counseling, workforce development, education, or business.
• Strong ability to build partnerships with businesses, community organizations, and higher education institutions.
• Experience in the private sector is preferred, but not required.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of career college admissions, scholarships, apprenticeships, and job placement resources.
• Passion for helping students find their purpose and preparing them for success beyond high school.
• Must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability regarding scheduling, including in days worked, hours per day, start and end times, and the ability to adjust based on organizational needs.

• Student & Alumni Career Development
• Provide career coaching, counseling, and guidance to explore personalized pathways in college, technical training, or direct workforce entry.
• Develop and oversee scholarship application and writing support for students seeking post-secondary education.
• Program Development & Workforce Readiness
• Build and expand career-focused programs, including LCJVS Pathways, Pre-Apprenticeship Programs in skilled trades and in-demand industries, and College and Non-College Bound Student Support to ensure all graduates have a clear path.
• Strengthen work-based learning by partnering with local businesses, industries, and apprenticeship programs to facilitate job placements.
• Community & Industry Partnerships
• Collaborate with LCCC, LCJVS Manufacturing Works, Greater Cleveland Partnership, and other entities to create post-graduation employment and training pipelines.
• Partner with local employers to ensure Columbia High School graduates have direct access to job placement support.
• Host career fairs, professional development workshops, and networking events that connect students and community members with industry leaders.
• Professional Development & Staff Collaboration
• Provide training & resources for staff to better support students’ career aspirations.
• Lead professional development sessions on workforce trends, post-secondary options, and career readiness strategies.
• Work closely with staff to integrate career exploration into the curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS:  K-12 Music Licensure

CONTRACT DATE:  2025/26 school year

SALARY: per negotiated agreement

BROAD FUNCTION:  The Band Director conducts and coordinates all functions of the marching band season, concert band season, and general music education.  He/she manages his/her position in such a way that his/her goals and objectives support and amplify the goals of the school district.  The Band Director is actively involved in the functions of (1) planning, (2) developing, (3) implementing and (4) evaluating and revising the educational program.  In addition, the Band Director (5) is actively involved in parent, colleague, and student relations, and (6) participates in personal development activities.

PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATION: Submit the following via email only:

1. letter of interest

2. résumé

3. copy of teaching license

4. application https://www.clsdraiders.org/Downloads/employment%20application%20100421.pdf

Submit to: [email protected]

Only electronic submissions will be accepted.

The Columbia Local School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, age, disability or on the basis of legally acquired genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

Posted – April 29, 2025

• High school graduate.
• General knowledge of electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, painting, cleaning and basic maintenance.
• Able to operate all machinery and tools needed to complete cleaning and maintenance of building.
• Willing to learn and use new techniques and skills in the performance of the job.