Position Type:

POOLS/Pools

Date Posted:

8/3/2023

Location:

Career and Technical Center

Closing Date:

09/03/2023

Technological Abilities:

Job Title: Work - Based Learning Coordinator

Reports To: Immediate Supervisor

Prepared By: The Office of Human Resources
Board Approved Date:
Salary Range: See Approved Salary Schedule
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.


• 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 ensure students are

awarded correct units of Carnegie credit and industry-based certification

• Conducts post-program correspondence with participants to include letters of appreciation

Other Duties:
Performs other duties as determined by The Office of Career and Technical Education
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

Bachelor's degree preferred. 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.

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. 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 harmoniously with others. The Workbased Learning Coordinator must respond positively to supervision and to accept suggestions for improvement.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree required in Guidance and Counseling or Supervision of Instruction, from an accredited college or university. Masters degree preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. The Budget Specialist should be able to respond to inquiries or complaints and communicate effectively to be able to present information to top management, public groups, and the school board.

REASONING ABILITY

Must have an ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able 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. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MENTAL INVOLVEMENT

The employee must possess sufficient interpersonal skills to function harmoniously with others. The employee must respond positively to supervision and to accept suggestions for improvement.
Work Environment Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will work in a climate-controlled environment adhering to School Board energy policy and in the outside areas,

which are subject to climate extremes. Workday consists of traditional Central Office hours.
Professional Conduct:
Employees are required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to, neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to EBRPSS policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.
Technological Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in general use of a computer, the use of Email as a form of communication, and other job-specific equipment, software, and/or applications.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in general use of a computer, the use of Email as a form of communication, and other job-specific equipment, software, and/or applications.
Disclaimer for all job descriptions

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System and all of its entities (including Career and Technical Education Programs) do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, or gender in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment), and it is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of gender by Title IX (20 USC 168) and on the basis of disability by Section 504 (42 USC 794). The Title IX Coordinator is Andrew Davis, Director of Risk Management - ADavis6@ebrschools.org, (225) 929-8705. The Section 504 Coordinator is Danielle Staten-Ojo - DStaten@ebrschools.org, (225) 326-5668.