Location
Baton Rouge, LA, United States
Posted on
May 19, 2023
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Description:
Position Type:
Pools/Pools
Date Posted:
2/3/2023
Location:
Career and Technical Center
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Work Based Learning Coordinator
REPORT TO: Director of Career and Technical Education
SALARY RANGE: See most approved online or hardcopy EBRPSS Salary schedule
Summary
The Workbased Learning Coordinator will be responsible for implementation of all programs which provide opportunities to EBRPSS students to become career-ready and work-ready. This includes programs providing: Majors/Areas of Concentration, Work-based Learning, articulated courses, TOPS, and industry-based certifications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develops and submits a timeline of implementation of new Work Based Learning programs to the Office of Career and Technical Education by October, 1, 2006.
Assists site coordinators in development of building level informational meetings concerning the diploma endorsement requirements
Implements a monitoring/follow-up process for new/current work-based learning programs and articulated courses.
Coordinates with the Office of Career and Technical Education in the development and implementation of Work-based learning that meets the 90-hours required by Diploma Endorsements (i.e., cooperative education, school-based enterprises, simulations, internships, clinicals, etc.)
Prepares articulation agreements with post-secondary institutions (i.e., BRCC, LSU, SUBR, LTC, and SELU) and assists with implementation of agreed standards.
Designs professional development training for teachers to receive industry-based certifications.
Identifies and recruits business/employer partners to assist with 90-hours of work-based learning requirements.
Implements/monitors/evaluates WorkKeys Program.
Develops and presents organizational/planning meetings for employers for activities on and off school sites.
Meets with teachers and employers to discuss development of worksite learning plans, expectations, rules and regulations, and culture of specific worksites for the 90-hour work learning requirement.
Works with EBRP Director of Communications to disseminate information about Work Based Learning programs.
Works closely with CATE Instructional Program Manager with those responsibilities, as it relates to. Work Based Learning programs
Develops, disseminates, and receives correspondence and communications from site coordinators, students, parents and employers
Conducts an evaluation of the programs/activities with all participants, aggregates data, and submits to the Office of Career and Technical Education
Initiates appropriate procedures to insure students are awarded correct units of Carnegie credit and industry-based certification
Conducts post-program correspondence with participants to include letters of appreciation
Performs other duties as determined by The Office of Career and Technical Education
Supervisory Responsibilities
Not applicable
Essential Functions and Qualifications
The essential functions for the position of Workbased Learning Coordinator include the physical and mental involvement requirements noted in this position description in addition to regular reliable attendance given the limited number of employees available to perform the essential functions of this position. It is also essential that the Workbased Learning Coordinator be able to follow the directives of superiors in ensuring the harmonious operation of the department.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Secondary Career and Technical Education certification, or Guidance and Counseling, or Supervision of Instruction - all with five years successful teaching experience OR five years or more of Workforce Development experience. Knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, database and other personal computer software is a must.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or the school board.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, bend and sometimes lift up to 20 pounds. Mobility skills are necessary to access a variety of work locations.
MENTAL INVOLVEMENT
Workbased Learning Coordinator must possess sufficient interpersonal skills to function compatible with others. The Workbased Learning Coordinator must respond positively to supervision and to accept suggestions for improvement.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Professional Conduct
Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty,
dishonesty, and engagement in acts that are contrary to EBRPSS policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.
CLASSIFICATIONS UNDER FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT(s) (FLSA)
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System in compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act(s) considers this position EXEMPT from any and all overtime payments.
WORK LOCATION
FUNDING SOURCE
Flexible
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
12
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION GROUP
Local Personnel Evaluation
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