College Career and Life Readiness Coordinator

STARTING WAGE: $75660 annually (based on experience)

This position is full time 225 days per year.

SUMMARY:
The College Career and Life Readiness Coordinator a member of the high school staff is charged with the support of students in grades 6-12 in their efforts to engage in rigorous and relevant coursework career-based learning opportunities and experiences that are enriching challenging and directly connected to the career college and life success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Serve as the team lead to ensure collaboration with teachers counselors and administrators to successfully implement the Academic and Career Planning framework with a focus on STEM/CTE pathways.
2. Work with academic departments to develop career academies (ACCEL) and develop a communications plan so students and families are aware of different options.
3. Develop a communications plan for students and families regarding the dual enrollment programs like the Early College Credit Program Start College Now and Madison College STEM program and manage enrollment in courses being attended outside of the district
4. Forge positive working relationships with local businesses in order to provide opportunities for place-based learning - including coordinating guest speakers site-based job shadowing project development and place-based mentorships student focused
5. Promote work-based learning experiences and internships (including Youth Apprenticeship) for high school students that are aligned to their career plans by establishing business partnerships communicating options to students and families and monitoring success of such placements through an active communication network between teacher student parent mentor and district
6. Assess needs including the following: student needs and interests labor market information local economic development and job creation
7. Coordinate the school to work program; cooperative educational service agencies; vocational technical and adult education systems; universities; and local county and state job training programs
8. Co-facilitate the middle to high school transition process in collaboration with high school counselors. Oversee the coordination between middle and high school ACP programming and support for students in grades 6-8.
9. Expand STEM opportunities for students by growing and developing computer science and engineering coursework
10. Collaborate with the District-wide CTE Coordinator to ensure equity and access to CTE programming for students in grades 6-12.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As assigned in accordance with the districts policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to eligible individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree or equivalent in vocational programs or related fields and six to eight years of experience in related fields and/or teaching.

COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators staff and the community.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add subtract multiply and divide all units of measure. Ability to draw and interpret graphs and spreadsheets. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

ANALYTICAL AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in written and verbal communications. Ability to perform duties with an awareness of all district requirements and School Board policies. Ability to use technology to accomplish job responsibilities that may include basic knowledge of e-mail word processing and spreadsheet software.

TEMPERAMENTS:
Ability to direct others deal with people and influence people in their opinions attitudes and judgments. Ability to perform a variety of duties.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk speak and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and staff in addition to meeting multiple demands for several people. The employee is frequently required to work irregular or extended hours. Some driving is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending on the activity in the particular part of the day.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES:
Must possess and maintain or be eligible to obtain a current Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction license to teach in a vocational area and/or a CTE Coordinator or LVEC. Valid drivers license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Shall complete a physical examination as required by Wisconsin Statute 118.25.