School to Work Coordinator

Position Title

School to Work Coordinator

Salary/Pay Scale

$52,341 - $61,805 (commensurate with experience)

Job Description

• Conduct on-going job search activities, maintain and make available work-based learning opportunities to the students. This includes but is not limited to; job shadowing, internships, short term work based placements.
• Develop and conduct scheduled visitations of all co-op work experience placements on a regular basis.
• Work collaboratively with school counselors to develop career exploration, career planning, career preparation and career enhancement activities.
• As requested and appropriate, work collaboratively with the school counselor to assist the graduates in securing employment or enrollment into post-secondary education related to their career interests.
• Aid in the development of and maintain records such as: a monthly report, federal and state requirements, evaluations, and training outlines.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and counselors to schedule and implement job search seminars covering job seeking skills, completing job applications, developing resumes and cover letters, and obtaining interviewing skills.
• As requested, conduct follow-up placement studies.
• As requested, conduct a follow-up of employers for their evaluation of the effectiveness of the School-To-Work initiative.
• Facilitate round table discussions between faculty and business representatives regarding existing school district and regional school-to-work initiatives as well as the development of new innovative activities (i.e. identification of new work-based and school-based activities).
• Work collaboratively with other school based school to work coordinators in the region to coordinate activities and placements.
• Utilize and cooperate with community agencies involved in placement activities.
• Be responsible for other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Job Qualifications

• Valid New York State (NYS) teacher certification (grades 5-9, 7-12, or all grades) or school counselor certification.
• Valid extension of Coordinator of Work-Based Learning Programs or one of the work-based learning extensions previously issued by the New York State Education Department.

Benefits

• Paid holidays & leave time
• NYS retirement
• Health & dental insurance

Contact Information

Contact Debra Luna at Debra.Luna@wflboces.org or 315-332-7289 for questions.