Coordinator of Work Based Learning -11 Month

About the role

The Work-Based Learning Coordinator (WBLC) provides leadership in the development, implementation and support of the school division’s work-based learning program. This position also designs and delivers professional learning opportunities for all educators with emphasis on embedded school-level program coordination, consulting and support. The WBLC is focused on interdisciplinary, equitable secondary instructional programming while supporting the Profile of a Virginia Graduate that pertains to student achievement, demonstration of workplace skills and career opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Design and support professional learning opportunities and develop teacher leadership.
• Support school leadership and promote learning to improve the quality of instruction at their schools.
• Track and monitor work-based learning experiences within assigned school sites to ensure the school meets accreditation expectations.
• Promote available work-based learning opportunities to all stakeholders and recruit qualified and interested students.
• Support the development of workforce-related grants.
• Collaborate with business and industry partners for expansion of work-based learning opportunities for students and increase career awareness and exploration opportunities.
• Provide quality-control of experiences through site visits, observations and evaluations of partnerships.
• Represent the school division in the work of regional, state and/or national work-based learning associations and study groups.
• Communicate with parents and increase parental awareness and involvement.
• Communicate with the Lead CTE & Workforce Preparedness Facilitator to ensure compliance with all federal and state labor regulations and child labor and workplace safety regulations.
• Serve as a liaison to area businesses directly working with students in the school.
• Communicate with classroom teachers about expectations for training agreements and plans, safety, transportation, workplace readiness skills and best practices in working with business partners.
• Serve as first point of contact for resolving concerns with site-based experiences.
• Work with school principals to ensure the schools meet accreditation expectations.

Qualifications

The required education attainment is a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university. Relevant experience in classroom teaching and business/industry is required. A Virginia Collegiate Professional License is also required, or eligibility to hold one.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills, positive relationships with colleagues and community partners.
• Experience working/collaborating on instructional teams.
• Understanding of the local alternative assessments in the current Virginia curriculum.
• Understanding of student graduation requirements pertaining to industry credentials and work-based learning.
• Experience in delivering high quality professional learning opportunities.
• Business/industry experience with thorough knowledge about careers and job-experience placements.
• Ability to work collaboratively, motivate others and develop relationships with business and industry.
• Knowledgeable and enthusiasm in guiding and selecting students.
• Ability to motivate students and employers.
• Ability to effectively represent the school division in the community.
• Ability to Administer all aspects of the work-based learning experience.
• In-depth knowledge of current initiatives and issues in teaching practices and programs to include cultural competency professional learning for educators.

Benefits

Stafford Schools offers a competitive Administrative Salary Scale.

Schedule

This is a 220-day position, following the licensed employee calendar.