CTE Work Based Learning Coordinator

Queen Creek Unified District•Queen Creek, AZ

About The Position

The Work-Based Learning Coordinator leads the development, coordination, and expansion of districtwide work-based learning opportunities that connect students with business, industry, community, and postsecondary partners. The role develops systems and partnerships that increase student access to career exploration, job shadowing, mentorships, internships, industry projects, and other career-connected learning experiences. The Coordinator works with district and school leaders, educators, College & Career Center Advisors, school counselors, and community partners to strengthen these opportunities, using industry trends, labor market information, and stakeholder input to identify workforce needs and support career pathways and student preparation for postsecondary education, careers, and lifelong learning. This is a 261-day, 12-month exempt position, working 40 hours per week and potentially requiring longer hours. Compensation is according to the QCUSD salary schedule for the applicable position, and benefits are provided according to QCUSD District Policy. The position reports to the Director of College and Career Readiness & CTE and is evaluated according to District Policy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education, business, workforce development, or a related field, or equivalent work or industry experience.
Experience leading workforce development, career readiness, or work-based learning programs or initiatives.
Strong leadership and collaboration skills, including demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong analytical and data-informed decision-making skills.
Knowledge of workforce development, work-based learning, career readiness, education, and related trends and best practices.
Ability to plan and present information and training for adult and student learners.
Must pass a background clearance.
Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Nice To Haves

Arizona CTE Teaching Certificate.
At least five years of experience in workforce development, education, business, or a related field.
Experience developing business, industry, community, or workforce partnerships.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain a districtwide work-based learning framework and workforce development initiatives aligned with district goals, including consistent processes for student participation, employer engagement, communication, documentation, safety, supervision, evaluation, and program quality.
Collaborate with CTE teachers and program leaders to develop and sustain work-based learning experiences aligned with CTE programs, career pathways, industry standards, and workforce needs.
Work with district and site leaders, educators, College & Career Center Advisors, school counselors, and other stakeholders to integrate career exploration, career planning, and workforce readiness into the student experience.
Provide College & Career Center Advisors and school counselors with support and resources related to career exploration, work-based learning, workforce development, postsecondary pathways, and career readiness.
Monitor labor market information, industry trends, and workforce needs, and use data to inform CTE program development, curriculum, career pathways, work-based learning opportunities, and workforce preparation strategies.
Develop and expand sustainable partnerships with local and regional businesses, industry, community, and workforce organizations, including actively recruiting employers and engaging the Town of Queen Creek Workforce Development, Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce, and other partners.
Coordinate career fairs and panels, guest speakers, industry-related field trips, internships, mentorships, job shadowing, and other industry engagement and work-based learning opportunities.
Develop and maintain relationships with postsecondary institutions and training providers to expand access to college, credential, apprenticeship, and career pathways, particularly in high-demand and priority industries.
Develop and deliver professional development and training for educators and staff to strengthen their capacity to support career readiness, career-connected learning, and work-based learning.
Collect, analyze, and monitor workforce development and work-based learning data and outcomes to evaluate effectiveness, identify improvements, support continuous improvement, and report results.
Coordinate graduate follow-up and placement activities under applicable federal Perkins requirements, including collecting, verifying, documenting, and reporting post-program placement and related outcome data.
Collaborate with the district grant writer and stakeholders to identify and pursue grants that support youth workforce development and work-based learning opportunities across QCUSD high schools.
Serve as a liaison to state, regional, and national workforce development, career readiness, and work-based learning organizations, maintaining knowledge of trends, resources, initiatives, and best practices.
Assist with implementation and interpretation of district, state, and federal policies, procedures, standards, and mandated requirements related to work-based learning, workforce development, career readiness, and applicable CTE programs.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.