Coordinator of Work-Based Learning (SBO)

Frederick County Public Schools•Winchester, VA

About The Position

To manage and scale work-based learning through Career and Technical Education courses in middle schools, high schools, and CTE Center.

Requirements

Valid Virginia Collegiate Professional license with endorsement in a career and technical program area
Three years of teaching experience in CTE preferred.
Knowledge of youth labor laws
Experience in job placement and/or career planning preferred.
Self-starter with attention to detail
Strong communication and technology skills required.
Ability to interface with a variety of stakeholders in meeting instructional and training needs of students is essential.

Nice To Haves

Experience in other fields considered.

Responsibilities

Working with local business and industry leaders and other stakeholders including principals, counselors, teachers, transition specialist, gifted coordinator, and career coaches to promote and develop work-based learning opportunities for middle and high school students.
Providing and supporting supplemental workplace readiness, service learning, and career exploration opportunities for middle school students with focus on high wage, high demand and non-traditional career pathways.
Coordinating the online application process including the selection and placement of high school students in work-based learning at the high school level.
Coaching and training building-level facilitators on how to vet work stations and place, monitor, support, and evaluate students in work-based learning experiences.
Routinely update training agreements and associated documents for work-based learning placements under the guidance of legal counsel.
Attending the annual state Work-based Learning Conference and participating in regional meetings.
Administering the roll out of a work-based learning platform for building-level facilitator and student use.
Filing all required career and technical education reports related to work-based learning and verifying counts.
Coordinating speakers’ bureau to place guest speakers in classrooms.
Coordinating appreciation events for local business partners.
Creating an annual report of work-based learning for the division.
Collaborating with CTE supervisor to update and implement strategic plan to include identification of effective communication platforms to increase awareness of CTE and Work-based learning for all students.
Other duties as may be assigned through the immediate supervisor.