What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Work-based Learning position at Richmond Technical Center?
Job Title: Specialist, Work-based Learning
Grade Level/Terms of Employment: Grade 123 (260 days) (12 months)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Location: Richmond Technical Center
Immediate Supervisor: Manager, Career and Technical Education
General Description:
The Work-based Learning Specialist collaborates with the CTE Manager to create, expand, and monitor high-quality work-based learning opportunities and coordinate career-focused experiences for students in grades 6 - 12. The position supports the development of career goals in preparation for education and employment beyond high school.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
? Assist with planning, organizing, and facilitating meaningful work-based learning opportunities through business/industry and community resources.
? Work with the CTE Manager to create and expand high-quality work-based learning opportunities for secondary students to include in-person and virtual student simulations adhering to VDOE work-based learning guidelines.
? Promote the Virginia Work-Based Learning Continuum to prepare high school and middle school students for post-secondary training and the workforce which includes presentations to staff, businesses, students, and families and the development of promotional materials.
? Maintain the database to track work-based learning experiences and transition, post-secondary training, and employment opportunities provided by VDOE.
? Work with the CTE Manager to create experiences to improve 21st-century Workplace Readiness Skills including the facilitation of Employment-Skills workshops such as job interviewing, job application, and resume writing.
? Monitor students participating in work-based learning experiences to evaluate their skill development, provide support, and track the appropriateness of the workplace experience through the use of training plans, site visits, meetings with teachers and site supervisors, and student conferences. Collect, submit, and retain participant data and reports.
? Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
? Must have a collegiate or postgraduate professional license or be eligible for a provisional license in a Career and Technology Education content area. Must have work experience that reflects leadership beyond the classroom.
? Knowledge of Virginia CTE programs, Career Clusters, CTE Pathways, Work-based Learning
experiences, and CTE industry credentials.
? Ability to form strong relationships and collaborate with students, team members, teachers,
administrators, and other community and business stakeholders.
? Must exhibit highly effective communication skills, excellent presentation skills, critical thinking
and problem-solving skills, and superior planning and organizational skills.
? Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
HOW TO APPLY: All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an on-line application. Please access website at: www.rvaschools.net
Please upload the following information with your application: a current resume, transcript and license if applicable.
Three reference names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.
Salary : $65,085 - $100,093
