Position Type:
Administration/Supervisor

Date Posted:
12/22/2022

Location:
Chase Building - 236 Grand Street

Date Available:
immediately after hired

Closing Date:
Until Filled

JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATION
College and Career Readiness Supervisor School Administrators of Waterbury (SAW)

DEPARTMENT REPORTS TO
Academic Director of College and Career Readiness

FLSA DESIGNATION
Exempt

PART I - SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION
To help establish, maintain, support and sustain a college-going culture in the Waterbury Public Schools, high schools. To provide leadership in advancing college success programs by collaborating with local colleges and universities. Coordinates students in Work-Based Learning (WBL) experiences, including scheduling career speakers and tours, internships, apprenticeships, job shadows, paid work, volunteer, and capstones at the high school level.

PART II - QUALIFICATIONS

1. 092 Certification
2. 7 years of successful experience working with students aged 12-21
3. Extensive knowledge of colleges and universities in Waterbury, CT, State of CT, and National
4. Extensive knowledge of work-based learning opportunities in Waterbury, CT
5. 104 certification preferred
6. Bilingual certification preferred

• Plan/organize college tours/visitation; partnerships with college advisors.
• Assist WPS in maintaining the culture needed to support sustainable college preparation/dual credit programs.
• Support student transitions between high school and post-secondary options - summer prep for college.
• Provide awareness of all aspects of the college admissions process.
• Collaborate with colleges to identify and provide specialized programs of interest to students.
• Collaborate with the Waterbury Promise Program.
• Works with universities to seek internship opportunities for district students.
• Foster educational campus experiences for middle school students and families.
• Collect and analyze data regarding college matriculation, persistence, and completion rates, and perform research studies and special projects as assigned.
• Works closely with school counselors, students, and families to ensure students clearly understand the district's college and career pathways, aligned course offerings, and completion requirements for post-secondary success.
• Integrate the Portrait of a Graduate in all WBL instruction, activities, and experiences.
• Facilitate and coordinate professional development for parents, community members, administrators, and other stakeholders on work-based learning programs.
• Connect students to interest, passion, and career opportunities and coordinate learning opportunities for students within the school system or the community.
• Support and partner with school counselors as students complete Naviance career interest inventories.
• Collaborate with WPS staff and postsecondary institutions to develop and maintain career pathways that prepare students for apprenticeships, community college, or university degree programs.
• Supervise and monitor students in work, internship, apprenticeship, and volunteer experiences to assess/evaluate their skill development, provide support, and track the appropriateness of workplace conditions.
• Monitor and assist in the maintenance of required documentation for WBL experiences.
• Collect and submit data and reports.
• Establish relationships with businesses, local workforce agencies, and higher education partners to provide WBL experiences, registered apprenticeships, industry certifications, and concurrent enrollment support.
• Serve on local workforce development boards and sector partnerships.
• Provide resource materials and relevant and current community resources and outreach.
• Maintain lists of businesses/industries willing to participate in work-based learning.
• Assist in screening, interviewing, and selecting qualified students for work-based learning experiences.
• Develops apprenticeship programs
• Other duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of WBL and college readiness.

PART IV - POSITION SUPERVISES
Position may supervise members of the WTA as required by the Director of College and Career Readiness

PART V - WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.

Frequency: Place an "X" in each box that is appropriate to your job. NEVER (N) OCCASIONALLY (O) FREQUENTLY (F) CONSTANTLY (C) 0 % of Shift 1-33% of Shift 34-66% of Shift 67-100% of Shift Working Conditions N O F C Working Conditions N O F C Physical Demands Depth Perception X Standing X Color Distinction X Walking X Peripheral Vision X Sitting X Driving X Lifting X Physical Strength: Carrying X Little Physical Effort (-10 lbs.) X Pushing X Light Work (-20 lbs.) X Pulling X Medium Work (20-50 lbs.) X Climbing X Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.) X Balancing X Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.) X Stooping X Environmental Conditions Kneeling X Cold (50 degrees F or less) X Crouching X Heat (90 degrees F or more) X Crawling X Temperature Changes X Reaching X Wetness X Handling X Humidity X Grasping X Extreme Noise or Vibration X Twisting X Exposure to Chemicals X Feeling X Exposure to Gases and Fumes X Talking X Exposure to Unpleasant Odors X Hearing X Exposure to bodily fluids X Repetitive Motion X Exposure to dampness X Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination X Confinement to a Small or Restricting Area X Visual Acuity/Near X Mechanical Hazards X Visual Acuity/Far X Physical danger or abuse X
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.

Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.