Work-Based Learning Manager

Work-Based Learning Manager

About Lynn Public Schools
Lynn is a vibrant seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art historic architecture thriving downtown cultural district and abundant public parks including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the citys international character Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

• 1 Early Childhood Center
• 17 Elementary Schools
• 1 Public Separate Day School
• 3 Middle Schools
• 2 Comprehensive High Schools
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12)
• 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12)
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

The Lynn Public Schools Vision and Core Values Drawing upon the strength of our community our families our students and our partners we commit to fulfilling the intellectual physical and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive advance and impact the greater community and the world.

LPS is committed to our Core Values: Inclusiveness Shared Responsibility Collaborative Relationships High Expectations Inspiring Life-Long Learning Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Innovation and Grants Department at Lynn Public Schoolsis responsible fordeveloping and implementing college and career readiness programs districtwide. This includes career exploration andwork-basedlearning programs for students in Grades 6through 12 as acomponentofthe Massachusetts My Career and College Plan (MyCAP).The Work-Based LearningManagerwill work withthe Innovation DepartmentEarly College Coordinators school leadersschool counselorsteachersand otherstoimplement work-based learningand career explorationexperiences.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree.
• Strong communicationskills using a variety of digital tools including Microsoft Outlook/One Drive.
• Effective marketing skills for employer recruitment.
• Strongoral and writtencommunicationskills are.
• Experience working independently on projects and as a fluid member of a team.
• Other work and community experience will be taken into consideration.
• Must be able to transport self to offsite meetings with employers and community partners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Additionalcourses towardBachelorsdegree(orBachelorsdegree)preferred.
• Understanding ofthe local and regional labormarket.
• Experience inproject-managementand work-based learning.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Tocoordinate work-based learning experiences in partnership withthe Innovation and Grants Management DepartmentinLynnPublic Schoolsas partofthedevelopment andimplementation of the Career Pathways Programin Lynn high schools.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Workwithschooland district leadersto implementwork-basedlearning experiencesincludingcareer speakers career site visits job-shadowsand internshipsat LynnHigh Schools.
• Coordinateassignedhigh schoolcareer speakers career site visits jobshadowsandinternships
• • Be present at school tofacilitatecareer speakers and visits from business partners.
  • Facilitate the Work-Based Learning Plan documentation process and other relevant paperwork for students enrolled in the Executive Internship course;assistwith entering grades as needed.
  • Support student recruitment and creation of interest lists so that students with identified career interests have access to relevant opportunities
• Develop working relationships with school faculty students community agenciesleadersand employers
• • Serve aspointof contact within the assigned school building for theLynnCareer Pathways Program.
  • Liaise with school counselors school clinicians the Innovation Department and other staff to provide student support when challenges arise.
  • In collaboration with the Innovation Department andits identified administrator engageemployers to develop existing and new work-based learning experiences in a variety of businesses and industries.
  • Providementorship andsupport to studentsinwork-based learning experiences
  • Provide support to employer partners and internship hosts to ensure a positive experience for both interns and employers.
  • Assistin coordinating student interviews and internship placements with business partners
  • Attend off-site meetings with community partners.
• Helpstudentsdevelopemployability skills and professionalism forhands-on experience withrelevantcareer pathways.
• • Assistwith class content on work readiness including refining resumes interviewing employer expectations and business etiquette.
  • Facilitate visits from communitypartnersincluding theMassHireYouth CareerCenterto provide training on job readiness.
  • Contribute todevelopmentof career seminar courses for students.
  • As needed work with students to provide direct feedback on resumes interview skills and job performance in collaboration with employer partners and the Innovation Departmentadministrator
• Work to increase the visibility of the Early College and Career Pathways(ICP CTE) programsthroughrecruitment and outreachtothe LPS communityemployersandcommunity-basedorganizations
• • Providerecruitment within the assigned school building for individual programs and internships.
  • Actively recruit new career speakers and business partners from a diverse range of organizations including local businesses government education trades etc.
• Facilitate career speakers to engageLynn students with different career paths and opportunities connected to various content areas.
• • Support scheduling into relevant content blocks and liaise with speakers department heads and teachers to ensure a seamless visit.
  • Support teachers with project-based-learningregardingcareer awareness.
  • Create family career speaker events to engage parents and students in career awareness of the Career Pathways Program
• Organize field trips and job shadows includingfacilitation ofcareer-specificawarenessfield trips.
• • Coordinate buses for career exploration field trips.
  • Be responsible forrequisite paperwork fornursing department forWBL relatedfield trips.
• Collaborate with Early College Coordinators in aligning career experiences with Early College pathways for students in the Early College program.
• Understand a variety of career pathways and the projected employment needs in the states regional blueprint
• Understand different post-secondary paths including higher educationtrades militaryetc.
• Collaborate with high school teams on committees.
• Utilize OneDrive Schoology PowerSchool and Naviance to complete proccesses and track progess.

REPORTS TO: Innovation Department Executive Director or Innovation Department Administrativedesignee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Twelve month position
• 25 hours per week

SALARY:$45000annually

BENEFITS: TheCity of Lynnoffers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO Altus Dental High/Low and Vision. Life Insurance Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical including a drug test National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC) and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).

AllMUSTbe completedPRIORto the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies or in its programs and activities on the basis of sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status familial status pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions) parental leave race* color national origin creed/religion ethnicity ancestry age genetic information active military/veteran status mental or physical disability special need proficiency in the English language or academic achievement homelessness public assistance status or any other characteristic protected by any federal state or local laws or regulations including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 The Age Discrimination in Employment Act and M.G.L. Ch.76:5 M.G.L. Ch.151 if and as applicable. Race when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools whether or not specified shall include traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture hair type hair length and protective hairstyles.

Required Experience:

Manager