Specialist, Career Pathway Transitions: Oakland High School (2025-26) at Oakland Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
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.
Requirements / Qualifications
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 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
Requirements / Qualifications
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 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
Comments and Other Information
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.
Comments and Other Information
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.