Work-Based Learning (WBL) Advisor

The Macon R-1 School District is accepting applications for a Work-Based Learning (WBL) Advisorbeginning the 2026-2027 school year at successful candidate will develop and lead a district-wide work-based learning system that connects students to meaningful career-aligned experiences. This role focuses on building strong employer partnerships defining clear tiers of work-based learning and ensuring students have equitable access to high-quality opportunities such as job shadows internships cooperative education and school-based enterprises. The WBL Advisor ensures all work-based learning experiences are well-organized compliant and aligned to workforce and career pathway needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Education
• DESE issued teaching or Career & Technical Education certificate
• Experience in work-based learning career education workforce development or employer engagement
• Knowledge of Missouri DESE CTE requirements Perkins V accountability and youth employment regulations.
• Strong relationship-building communication organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with educators employers students families and community partners

Working Conditions:

This position primarily operates in a school and community-based environment and requiresfrequent interaction with employers and industry partners. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for employer meetings student placements or community events.

Essential Responsibilities:

Work-Based Learning Program Design & Oversight

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Work-Based Learning framework that defines multiple tiers of WBL (e.g. career awareness career exploration career preparation and career training).
• Align WBL experiences with DESE guidance Perkins V indicators and career education program goals.
• Create clear procedures timelines and expectations for students instructors and employers participating in WBL.
• Develop and maintain WBL handbooks forms training materials and evaluation tools.

Business & Industry Partnerships:

• Build expand and maintain strong partnerships with local and regional employers and workforce partners.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the District and business partners for work-based learning opportunities.
• Coordinate employer engagement activities such as job shadows site visits mentoring and internships.
• Ensure employer partners provide safe meaningful and career-relevant learning experiences.

Student Placement & Supervision:

• Coordinate and oversee student placement into appropriate work-based learning experiences.
• Match students to placements based on career interests readiness and program alignment.
• Monitor student participation attendance and performance in collaboration with instructors and employers.
• Support student development of employability skills including professionalism communication and workplace expectations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records for all work-based learning placements.

Access Equity & Outreach:

• Expand equitable access to work-based learning opportunities for all students including special populations.
• Collaborate with instructors counselors and administrators to remove barriers to participation.
• Promote work-based learning opportunities to students families employers and community stakeholders.
• Assist with marketing materials presentations and outreach related to WBL opportunities.

Collaboration & Reporting:

• Collaborate closely with the Career Services Counselor to align WBL participation with career readiness tracking Perkins reporting and postsecondary outcomes.
• Work with instructors to ensure work-based learning reinforces classroom instruction and technical skill development.
• Provide regular updates to the administration on participation partnerships and program outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administrator in support of work-based learning initiative.

Key Outcomes of the Role:

• Clearly defined and sustainable tiers of work-based learning opportunities.
• Strong active partnerships with local and regional employers.
• Increased student participation in internships apprenticeships and career-aligned employment.
• Consistent compliant and high-quality work-based learning experiences.
• Improved student career readiness and postsecondary workforce outcomes.

Applications will be pulled 7 days after initial posting. If no candidate has been selected position will remain open until filled.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority