Position Type:
Instructional - Other Titles/School to Career Coordinator

Date Posted:
7/23/2021

Location:
Various Newark Board of Education Locations

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY: SCHOOL TO CAREER COORDINATOR
(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of School-to-Career Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.

1. New Jersey Permanent Teaching Certification
2. A minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience.
3. Excellent writing skills needed.
4. Letters of recommendation: which should include one (1) from current principal or supervisor.
5. Knowledge of School-to-Career programs, school-based learning, work-based learning and connecting activities.
6. Knowledge of current workforce and/or economic development in the Greater Newark area.
7. Ability to work with School-to-Career staff, school-based staff and external partners
8. Ability to maintain and use a computerized system designed to manage student and partner information.
9. Ability to establish, coordinate, and monitor work-based learning experiences.
10. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made for their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist students in making successful School-to-Career transitions.
2. Develop work-based learning experiences for students that provide the knowledge, skills, abilities and opportunities necessary for successful transition into the workforce or post-secondary education programs.
3. Serve as an educational resource person to staff at your school by serving on the STC Administrative Team.
4. Oversee initiatives related to preparing students to meet standards and competencies.
5. Provide professional development to school-based staff on school-based learning, work-based learning and connecting activities.
6. Coordinate student related activities in school-based learning, work-based learning and connecting activities.
7. Identify students to be served and assist the STC Job Developers in identifying and working with community partners and evaluating the success of STC implementation and student outcomes.
8. Plan and assist in the retrieval, summarization, and analysis of all required reports.
9. Assume responsibility for the implementation of student/program evaluation instruments.
10. Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
11. Guide staff, parents and community in the interpretation of the school district's guidelines in compliance with Federal, State and District rules and regulations.
12. Participate in activities that promote professional growth.
13. Investigate placement opportunities and disseminate information regarding these opportunities.
14. Perform other job-related duties as required.

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, AND UNION AFFILIATION

1. Salary Range: $57,250-$105,341
2. Employment Period: Ten (10) Months
3. Newark Teachers' Union (N.T.U.)

How to Apply

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications. If you are a current employee, you must apply via the Employee Self Service website. If you do not have access to a computer, we welcome you to visit the Newark Board of Education employment kiosks located at 765 Broad Street, 2nd floor of the Human Resource Services Office reception area between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Help will be available.

OPENING DATE: 7/23/2021

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER