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Job Title: and Requisition ID number: 104809

Close Date: No established closing date; open until filled

Organizational Unit: STEM/CTE (10001056)

Site: Roosevelt (0360)

FTE: 1.0 FTE, 42 weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union: Teachers(04)

Functional Area: Teaching

Salary Range: 55796 - 116,593

Benefits: Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

SUMMARY

Provide quality instruction and site-based program coordination aligned to state and federal requirements associated with Career & Technical Education in the career field of Work-based Learning. Courses in this program are: 99201 Career Readiness Seminar, 99203 Career Planning & Development, 99205 Career Experience/Internship, 99204 International Baccalaureate Personal and Professional Skills. Implement rigorous inquiry-based learning tasks to engage students in deep content of the discipline in alignment with the appropriate career cluster and pathway. Utilize a variety of assessment strategies - diagnostic, formative and summative, to inform instructional decisions and increase student self-management of learning.

Preferred MDE/PELSB teaching licenses for each Work-based Learning program of study:

160000 Teacher/Coordinator Work-based Learning,

000745 Teacher/Coordinator Work Experience Disadvantaged, or

000750 Teacher/Coordinator Work Experience Handicapped.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Instruction and Student Development

• Create an educational environment that acknowledges and encourages multiple pathways to postsecondary success, including four-year degrees, two-year degrees, industry certifications, apprenticeships, military service, and employment.
• Teach Work-Based Learning courses covering workplace safety, career exploration, employability skills, professional communication, financial literacy, career planning, and job-readiness competencies.
• Develop and deliver curriculum aligned to Minnesota State Standards, district expectations, and Career and Technical Education program requirements.
• Utilize diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment strategies to inform instruction and support student growth.
• Create safe, respectful, culturally responsive, and engaging learning environments that support the academic, social, emotional, and career development of all students.
• Assess students' developmental, cognitive, social, and career readiness needs and provide appropriate supports and interventions.

Work-Based Learning Coordination

• Coordinate, place, and monitor students in internships, career experiences, job shadowing, mentoring opportunities, apprenticeships, and other approved work-based learning experiences.
• Recruit, develop, and maintain partnerships with employers, industry representatives, community organizations, workforce agencies, and postsecondary institutions.
• Conduct regular worksite visits to monitor student progress, evaluate training experiences, and ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Develop and maintain required training agreements, safety plans, learning objectives, worksite documentation, and performance evaluations in compliance with Minnesota Department of Education and district requirements.
• Serve as a liaison among students, families, employers, school staff, and district leadership to support successful work-based learning experiences.
• Support students to develop career goals, workplace skills, professional behaviors, and employment readiness competencies.

Career Pathway Development and Employer Engagement

• Expand opportunities for career-connected learning through internships, guest speakers, industry tours, mentoring programs, and workplace learning experiences.
• Plan and coordinate career exploration events, field trips, worksite visits, and employer engagement activities.
• Work collaboratively with school counselors, teachers, administrators, and community partners to promote CTE pathways and student participation.
• Assist with student recruitment and outreach efforts that increase awareness of and participation in CTE and Work-Based Learning programs.

Program Management and Compliance

• Support implementation of Career and Technical Education programs in alignment with Perkins V requirements and state and federal accountability measures.
• Actively participate in CTE program evaluation, continuous improvement, and professional development activities.
• Participate in Career and Technical Education Advisory Committees and assist with recruitment and engagement of industry representatives and community members.
• Maintain accurate student, employer, and participation records using district and state reporting systems.
• Collect and maintain required documentation related to Perkins reporting, grant compliance, and partnership match or in-kind contributions.
• Collaborate with district-level Work-Based Learning and Career and Technical Education staff to align programming, partnerships, reporting, and student opportunities across schools.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Work-Based Learning principles, career exploration, placement, and follow-up procedures.
• Knowledge of Minnesota Career and Technical Education requirements and Work-Based Learning regulations.
• Ability to build and sustain productive partnerships with employers and community organizations.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and across multiple school and employer locations.
• Ability to analyze data and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, colleagues, and community stakeholders representing diverse cultural, ethnic, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to motivate and support students in attaining meaningful career and workplace experiences.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university OR equivalent knowledge gained through related industry experience
• Prior successful experience student teaching or teaching in an urban, multicultural education setting.
• Prior successful experience interpreting and implementing Minnesota Administrative Rule 8710.4825.
• Demonstrated continued professional development through coursework, research, peer collaboration and/or job-embedded staff development.
• Master's or PhD preferred, but not required.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

** A Teacher/ Coordinator of Work-based Learning is an endorsement that requires the teacher to first possess a valid Tier 2, 3, or 4 teaching license for grades 9-12.

Preference is for the candidate to possess a valid Minnesota endorsement of Teacher/Coordinator Work-based Learning in addition to a valid Minnesota Tier 3 or 4 teaching license; or proof of pending approved licensure. https://mn.gov/pelsb/

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

Posting Notes: | [No Established Closing Date] | STEM/CTE (10001056) | Roosevelt (0360) | Teaching