Position Type:
Administrative
Date Posted:
6/14/2024
Location:
LEARNING SERVICES @ ESC/WHS
Closing Date:
Until filled
Additional Information: Show/Hide 8 hours per day, 260 days per year
Salary commensurate based on education and experience

PROCEDURE: Candidates can apply on-line at wps.org by 4 PM of the closing date. For all current District employees, please submit Online Internal Application along with an updated resume and any other documents pertaining to the position by 4pm of closing date.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS & RESUMES RECEIVED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

SUMMARY: The Work-Based Learning Coordinator supports students' educational and occupational growth by developing and delivering comprehensive instructional and leadership services that prepare students with the related academic critical thinking, workplace readiness, and technical skills essential to pursuing career pathways. This includes but is not limited to coordinating work-based learning (WBL) experiences, including scheduling career speakers and tours, internships, apprenticeships, job shadows, paid work, volunteer work, and capstones at the high school level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
*Associate degree with five or more years of related experience. Bachelor's degree desirable.
*CDE Work-Based Learning Credential or ability to receive the credential.
*Knowledge of CTE programs, CCCS Standards, ICAP, Colorado Career Clusters/Pathways, workforce demand, and industry trends.
*Strong interpersonal, collaboration, facilitation, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
*Ability to work as part of a team, travel to local business partners and maintain confidentiality.
*Ability to manage multiple priorities and support teachers, staff, and administrators.
*Effective communication with students, parents, staff, and community members.
*Honesty, integrity, and adherence to attendance requirements.
*Ability to follow Board of Education policies and interact effectively with diverse backgrounds.
*Adherence to workplace safety rules and reporting unsafe conditions.
*Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and cell phones.
*Operating knowledge of the collaboration features of Google Docs.
*Operating knowledge of Infinite Campus and Empower can be trained.
*Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and/or other department software packages.
*Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
*Bilingual desired.
*Experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations desired

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
*Implement the Colorado Work-Based Learning Continuum to provide instruction and course/program management to prepare students for Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness (PWR) at the high school level in career awareness and exploration, career preparation, and career training.
*Integrate the Colorado Department of Education's Essential Skills in all WBL instruction, activities, and experiences.
*Connect students to interest/passion career opportunities and coordinate learning opportunities for students on and off campus.
*Support and partner with Future Center and School Counselors as students complete Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP).
*Collaborate with staff and postsecondary institutions to develop and maintain career pathways that prepare students for apprenticeships, community college, or university degree programs.
*Manage and promote requests to connect Westminster High School, The Iver C. Ranum Campus, and Hidden Lake Secondary School students with regional employers and community mentors/leaders to provide meaningful WBL opportunities.
*Collaborate with core content, CTE, STEM, and CE teachers to connect and disseminate information on WBL and PWR programs and opportunities for students.
*Supervise and monitor students in work, internship, apprenticeship, and volunteer experiences to assess/evaluate their skill development, provide support, and track appropriateness of workplace conditions.
*Monitor and assist in maintaining required documentation for registered apprenticeships and WBL experiences. Collect and submit participant data or reports on scheduled deadlines in the required format.
*Establish relationships with businesses, local workforce agencies, and higher education partners to provide WBL experiences, registered apprenticeships, industry certifications, and concurrent enrollment support. Support experiences to help students meet Westminster Public Schools District graduation guidelines.
*Support students in creating and implementing Capstone Projects, including career research, exploration, and education options.
*Serve on local workforce development boards and sector partnerships.
*Engage with Westminster Public Schools District feeder schools to support WBL opportunities for middle school students.
*Develop and manage standard operating procedures for student application and placement to perform their apprenticeship.
*Work with the Executive Director of PWR and CTE Administrator to develop and revise apprenticeship/internship policies and procedures, as needed.
*Identify, develop, and monitor industry partner sites, ensuring safe locations.
*Perform other duties as assigned.

Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Westminster Public Schools is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation or to address matters of discrimination, please contact the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: (303) 428-3511, email: CivilPrograms@wps.org. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.