School to Work Coordinator

Waukee Community School District

Job Location:

Waukee, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Criteria:

Valid Iowa Teaching License
Secondary Endorsement 5-12
Multi-Occupations (MOC) Endorsement or be willing to obtain
Three years of experience in positions related to career services/career coaching student support services job placement coordination academic advising employability skills or human service OR - Required education and experience can be substituted with: Licensed school teaching practitioners with a CTE endorsements (any CTE area) and 3 years of secondary level (grades 7-12) classroom instruction within a CTE area
Three or more years of related experience in applicable instructional area or other documentation indicating ability to teach concurrent-enrolled internship education courses

DMACC SDV134 Employability Skills
DMACC SDV132 Career Exploration
DMACC WBL300 Internship
DMACC SDV133 Job Shadowing

Willingness to create simultaneous changes in curriculum instruction assessment and reporting practices in a standards-based environment
Demonstrated high tolerance for constant change embrace novelty
Demonstrated growth mindset and ability to embrace failure as an opportunity to grow
Ability to innovate: 1) see things differently than others thus have different perspective 2) conquer the fear of uncertainty and 3) have the social intelligence to sell your ideas to other people
Understanding of authentic learning and engagement including Iowa Cores Universal Constructs
Proven facilitation skills
Proven project management skills
Proven collaboration and oral and written communication skills especially with the public
Demonstrated flexibility high levels of motivation and enthusiasm when working with high school learners
Understanding of the developmental nature of the high school learner and demonstrated ability to support growth of the whole child in a positive manner

Performance Criteria:

Lead creation and ongoing management of strategic business relationships with internship partners
Facilitate student-driven learning by playing the role of a career coach and manager
Deliver dual credit internship programming for the school-to-work internship course
Provide leadership and direction in the areas of individual assessment educational choices career-planning and development and employment strategies for students
Establish and maintain approved training agreements and training plans for each internship placement
Meet weekly with interns to help troubleshoot any issues and continue their professional learning
Visit internship sites often to check in with needs of business partners and to ensure safety and appropriate learning at the workplace
Complete quarterly performance reviews with intern and internship coordinator for assessment and to set future growth goals
Work with high school counseling department and content areas to ensure student placements are based on readiness and transitions are seamless between home high school and the internship program
Develop and utilize formative and summative authentic assessments including use of standards-based assessment and reporting
Maintain internship database
Evaluate program enrollment data annually
Collaborate with other internship coordinators in the metro area to serve business partners efficiently
Involve parents and communities in supporting student learning
Provide ongoing communication and marketing with students families staff and the community
Engage in ongoing professional learning to develop knowledge of college recruiting strategies internship market trends occupational career and personal growth.

Benefits:

IPERS retirement account
403B Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) -$50 per month contribution for certified staff
Health and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additonal cost)
Generous leave package including personal leave sick leave family sick leave and bereavement leave
Work shoe reimbursement up to $175 (dependent on work shoe required and position)
Employee use of District Facilities if a part of the Wellness program
Wee Care - Childcare available at cost for 6mos - 5y for staffs children
Mileage is reimbursed for approved work-related travel in your personal vehicle completed during scheduled work hours

Required Experience:

Position Criteria:Valid Iowa Teaching LicenseSecondary Endorsement 5-12Multi-Occupations (MOC) Endorsement or be willing to obtainThree years of experience in positions related to career services/career coaching student support services job placement coordination academic advising employability skil...

Position Criteria:

Valid Iowa Teaching License
Secondary Endorsement 5-12
Multi-Occupations (MOC) Endorsement or be willing to obtain
Three years of experience in positions related to career services/career coaching student support services job placement coordination academic advising employability skills or human service OR - Required education and experience can be substituted with: Licensed school teaching practitioners with a CTE endorsements (any CTE area) and 3 years of secondary level (grades 7-12) classroom instruction within a CTE area
Three or more years of related experience in applicable instructional area or other documentation indicating ability to teach concurrent-enrolled internship education courses

DMACC SDV134 Employability Skills
DMACC SDV132 Career Exploration
DMACC WBL300 Internship
DMACC SDV133 Job Shadowing

Willingness to create simultaneous changes in curriculum instruction assessment and reporting practices in a standards-based environment
Demonstrated high tolerance for constant change embrace novelty
Demonstrated growth mindset and ability to embrace failure as an opportunity to grow
Ability to innovate: 1) see things differently than others thus have different perspective 2) conquer the fear of uncertainty and 3) have the social intelligence to sell your ideas to other people
Understanding of authentic learning and engagement including Iowa Cores Universal Constructs
Proven facilitation skills
Proven project management skills
Proven collaboration and oral and written communication skills especially with the public
Demonstrated flexibility high levels of motivation and enthusiasm when working with high school learners
Understanding of the developmental nature of the high school learner and demonstrated ability to support growth of the whole child in a positive manner

Performance Criteria:

Lead creation and ongoing management of strategic business relationships with internship partners
Facilitate student-driven learning by playing the role of a career coach and manager
Deliver dual credit internship programming for the school-to-work internship course
Provide leadership and direction in the areas of individual assessment educational choices career-planning and development and employment strategies for students
Establish and maintain approved training agreements and training plans for each internship placement
Meet weekly with interns to help troubleshoot any issues and continue their professional learning
Visit internship sites often to check in with needs of business partners and to ensure safety and appropriate learning at the workplace
Complete quarterly performance reviews with intern and internship coordinator for assessment and to set future growth goals
Work with high school counseling department and content areas to ensure student placements are based on readiness and transitions are seamless between home high school and the internship program
Develop and utilize formative and summative authentic assessments including use of standards-based assessment and reporting
Maintain internship database
Evaluate program enrollment data annually
Collaborate with other internship coordinators in the metro area to serve business partners efficiently
Involve parents and communities in supporting student learning
Provide ongoing communication and marketing with students families staff and the community
Engage in ongoing professional learning to develop knowledge of college recruiting strategies internship market trends occupational career and personal growth.

Benefits:

IPERS retirement account
403B Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) -$50 per month contribution for certified staff
Health and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additonal cost)
Generous leave package including personal leave sick leave family sick leave and bereavement leave
Work shoe reimbursement up to $175 (dependent on work shoe required and position)
Employee use of District Facilities if a part of the Wellness program
Wee Care - Childcare available at cost for 6mos - 5y for staffs children
Mileage is reimbursed for approved work-related travel in your personal vehicle completed during scheduled work hours

Required Experience: