CTAE-Work-Based Learning Coordinator/Teacher (School Based)

Category: Teaching Job Function: Teaching Department: Tri-Cities High Summary The Work-Based Learning Program is designed to assist in providing a highly trained, technologically sophisticated and career oriented young work force. This is accomplished by developing partnerships between business, industry, students, parents, school systems, coordinators, and post-secondary institutions which will lead the participating student into meaningful careers. The Work-Based Learning Coordinator (WBL) supervises and coordinates students involved in the Work-Based Learning Program. The incumbent in this position serves as a liaison between the schools and employers and builds partnerships with businesses and organizations to provide quality work-based learning opportunities for students. Essential Duties Supervises and coordinates students off campus in cooperative education, internships, job shadowing, services learning, and other work-based learning programsServes as a liaison between schools and employers in the Fulton County BOE areaRecruits new businesses and organizations to provide quality work-based learning opportunities for studentsProvides community-based instruction and projects based on program guidelines and requirementsAssists in the creation of a strong support structure and partnerships between local employers, secondary schools, and technical schools, colleges and certified training programsProvides assistance in the articulation of programs of study between high schools and post-secondary institutionsCreates a system that is industry driven where employers and their representatives help set occupational skills standards, collaborate on curriculum, provide work experience and work place mentors for students, and certify mastery of skills leading to the award of a skill certificateFocuses on student’s learning about “many aspects” of a broad industry cluster rather than mastering a narrow set of occupational skillsProvides leadership opportunities for students by assisting the Advisors of school-based Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)Manages and maintains program facilities and equipmentAdheres to all state guidelines required for the implementation of a successful programTravels to job sites and evaluates studentsCommunicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, school and county leadershipAccounts for student attendance and punctualityFollows all county, state, and federal policies and proceduresFollows professional ethics in all work-related activitiesAttends school and District-level professional learning activities as directedPrepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absentSeeks and maintains professional learning opportunities through State endorsed professional organizations. i.e., ACTE, GACTE.Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communicationsIntegrates appropriate technology into classroom instructionAvoids behaviors which detract from staff moralePerforms other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator Required Education Associates degree or higher from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution required Certification/Licensure Option 1: Must hold a Clear and renewable GaPSC Certification in any teaching field for 6-12 and hold a Work-Based Learning Endorsement as described by GaPSC Rule 505-3-.106 Option 2: Must hold a Clear and renewable GaPSC Certification in any CTAE field and enrollment/completion of the Work-Based Learning (WBL) Basic Training, Part A offered in June and Part B offered in January. Attend/complete a WBL Refresher course every 5 years per the State School Board Rule 160-4-3-.14 Experience Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of occupational work experience in the field required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Classroom management skills Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing Excellent organizational skills Proven communication and instructional strategies Working Conditions Travel between potential and/or permanent employer job sites Travel between home school and employer job sites School/External Job Sites (indoor or outdoor) Physical Demands Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds May require stooping or crouching Posting ID: 35229 It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone 470-254-4585.TTY 1-800-255-0135. CTAE-Work-Based Learning Coordinator/Teacher (School Based) Req ID: Fulton County Schools Nearest Major Market: Atlanta