High School of Science and Technology Summer Co-op Coordinator

JOB POSTING

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FUNDING: General Fund

Title: High School of Science and Technology Summer Co-op Coordinator

WORK SCHEDULE:

Program Schedule: Monday July 7th - Thursday July 31st from 8:00 am-1:00 pm Work Schedule: Monday July 8th - Thursday August 1st from 7:30 am-1:00 pm

SALARY: $50.00 per hour for up to 22 hours each week (4 weeks total)

Description DUTIES:

1. Implements curriculum and instruction during the Cooperative Education Program.

• Ensures that framework manipulative skills are combined with framework technical knowledge to perform job tasks during the co-op experience
• Develops co-op experiences that support the transition from secondary education to post-secondary education/apprenticeships

1. Promotes the delivery of effective instruction

• Develops and communicates high standards and expectations when implementing Co-op education
• Uses formal and informal assessments to measure student achievement on Co-op.
• Conveys evaluation results to students parents/guardians
• Completes all State co-op paperwork/forms and uses State-recommended formative employer evaluations for students

1. Promotes Safety

• Ensures that students have adequate training in safety and hazard issues which are practiced at the Co-op education site
• Performs initial Co-op site safety visits as required by DESE
• Performs regular Co-op site employer/student visits as required by DESE

1. Promotes Equity

• Requires all employers to adhere to non-discrimination and equal opportunity requirements
• The Co-op experience develops students self-awareness confidence character leadership social and career values and ethics and teaches students that effort is the key to achievement.

1. Meets Professional Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a high level of legal and moral character
• Abides by Child Labor Laws as they apply to co-operative education experiences
• Develops relationships/partnerships with businesses industry and post-secondary institutions/apprenticeship programs to extend and enrich co-operative education experiences.
• Assesses the success of the cooperative education program annually through aggregate data analyses and evaluation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a current professional Cooperative Education Coordinators license
• Willingness to work with Sci-Tech vocational and academic teachers to provide integrated activities from the frameworks as part of the co-op experiences.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills

If you BELIEVE we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!

About our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rdlargest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued respected supported seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district therefore it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in Grow our Own and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

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NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

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NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

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