Greenwood School District 50

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Work-Based Learning Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. SC Certification in one or more occupational subject.

2. Preferred Masters Degree

3. Global Career Development Facilitator Certification (GCDF) Preferred

4. Three years work experience required (Preferred experience in business or industrial applications.)

5. Demonstrate proficiency using current productivity software.

6. Ability to work with minimum supervision.

7. Knowledge of work-based learning initiatives to include career counseling.

8. Demonstrated supervisory skills.

9. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Career and Technology Director

JOB GOALS: To implement and direct the career and technology comprehensive work based learning program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITES:

Skills:

· Strong organizational skills;

· Ability to coordinate, design, structure, and integrate school-based and work-based instruction;

· Ability to develop, supervise, and complete projects;

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability and/or experience to network and collaborate at all levels; and,

· Use of computer software used for work production, student management and communication.

Coordinating Functions:

· Serve as a liaison between the school districts, Technology Center, high schools, and employers

· Coordinate connecting activities between school-based and work-based learning

· Coordinate the development of school-based and work-based competencies

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist the center director/principal, district coordinator, and postsecondary representatives in defining needs, developing plans, establishing goals, and formulating policies and procedures for program development.

2. Recruit new businesses and organizations to provide quality work-based and school based learning opportunities for students; serve as the liaison between the center and business and industry.

3. Maintain lists of businesses/industries willing to participate in work-based learning.

4. Prepare and submit required reports and other documents; enter all WBL opportunities into PowerSchool at the end of each semester. Assist home high schools with these procedures as applicable.

5. Assist in screening, interviewing, and selecting qualified students for work-based learning experiences.

6. Coordinate Cooperative Education, Internships, Job Shadowing, Service Learning, and other Work-Based Learning programs offered through the Technology Center that relate to worksite learning.

7. Contact business and industry in regards to their employment and training needs and to encourage partnerships with our center.

8. Disseminate information on Work-Based Learning programs to employers, parents, teachers, students, and counselors.

9. Assist with curriculum development and integration of technical and academic education.

10. Assist with career development of students through career clusters, extended learning opportunities, and employability skills.

11. Attend various meetings of school personnel and employers.

12. Prepare, review, and edit written materials as needed for correspondence, brochures, and agendas.

13. Maintain an inventory of supplies and materials to support the Work-Based Learning program.

14. Maintain professional development by participating in national and state organizations/associations, and attending conferences related to work-based learning.

15. Host a Fall and/or Spring “Industry Fair” at the center which allows local industry to come and meet with RTC students.

16. Maintain a current Advisory Committee listing (updated yearly) which includes contact information. Supervise and coordinate Advisory Committee meetings. Keep on file records of such meetings. Assist teachers with their Program Advisory Committees as needed.

17. Work with instructors to provide instruction in: employability skills, Resume writing and interviewing skills.

18. Handle Public Relations for the center in coordination with the administration.

19. Other duties as assigned by the director.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

· Internal- advise, consult, and coordinate with students, instructors, and staff and be available to attend school functions and meetings.

· External- work with employers, educators, government representatives, and other community leaders in the development of project and programs.

· State and National- participate in state and national organizations/associations and attend conferences related to work-based learning and professional development.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises students and other activities as directed by the Director.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

SC Certificate in Occupational Subject, Masters Degree with three years work experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information to administrators, top management, public groups/community, and Board of Education.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plain and solid geometry and trigonometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, gathers data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff, students, parents and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and the Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee frequently communicates through speech.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is quiet. The employee is continuously interacting with the students, parents and staff.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual currently holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.