District Trades Technology, Careers & Transitions Teacher Coordinator

York Region District School Board; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a part-time District Trades Technology & Careers Transitions Teacher Coordinator. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance trades training and dual credit programs, ensuring equitable access for students. The Coordinator will also facilitate student engagement and support the integration of trades training into educational pathways.

Qualifications

• Five years of school-based teaching, including at least two years in a career and trades program.
• Red seal qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote a comprehensive Trades Training & Dual Credit program.
• Monitor and supervise students in the Trades Training and Dual Credit programs.
• Liaise with school teams, local employers, and post-secondary partners.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Professional teaching certificate

Master of Education Degree

Job description

District Trades Technology & Careers Transitions Teacher Coordinator: The District Trades Technology & Careers Transitions Teacher Coordinator is a member of Innovative Learning in a Position of Special Responsibility working under the direction of the Director of Instruction, Innovative Learning or designate. The Coordinator collaborates with district and school teams, post-secondary institutions, provincial affiliates, and community employers to support, develop, and maintain an equitable, inclusive, and effective trades training and dual credit program in School District No.8.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Support, develop, maintain, and promote a comprehensive Trades Training & Dual Credit program.
2. Work as a program and curriculum team co-leader with school teams, including counselors.
3. Develop and maintain positive relationships with our local college partner.
4. Liaise with the Skilled Trades BC youth provincial program.
5. Monitor and supervise students in the Trades Training and Dual Credit programs, including Youth Trades Training and Trades Sampler.
6. Establish an intake process, support applications, facilitate transitions, and supervise students for Trades Training & Apprenticeship programs, including three-year Trades Graduation Plans.
7. Support the integration of trades training and dual credit scholarships with the CLC 12 and Capstone 12 programs.
8. Meet and liaise with school teams, local employers, and post-secondary partners.
9. Support audit processes and ensure clear and efficient tracking of students, including database entry.
10. Work to support inclusive practices through an equity lens to ensure students have barrier-free access to trades training and dual credit programs.
11. Perform teaching duties as required, such as supporting the Trades Sampler and/or Skills Explore programs.

The trades training and dual credit program includes the following :

• Youth Train in Trades
• Youth Work in Trades
• Youth Skills Explore
• Work Experience

General Duties and Responsibilities of a District Teacher Coordinator :

1. Facilitate the goals and strategies of the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning and the District Strategic Plan for careers, transitions, and dual credit.
2. Work with staff to incorporate First Peoples Principles of Learning.
3. Ensure students have barrier-free access to trades training and dual credit programming from an equity leadership perspective.
4. Liaise with school teams, post-secondary partners, provincial affiliates, and local employers to secure trades training opportunities for students.
5. Facilitate family and student engagement events and trades training career fairs to increase participation.
6. Collaborate with district leaders and school teams on analyzing and reporting data, ensuring audit compliance, and supporting student success through the 1701 process, graduation planning, and academic reviews.

Competencies :

• Highly collaborative
• Effective communication skills
• Critical and analytical thinking
• Independent and initiative-driven
• High-level integrity
• Problem-solving skills

Schedule :

Part-time, two days per week (Thursdays and Fridays). Schedule adjustments may occur due to district travel, presentations, meetings, and work commitments, as determined by the Director of Instruction or designate. Travel throughout the district may be required.

Minimum academic qualifications / experience :

• Professional teaching certificate as recognized by the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care
• Red seal qualification preferred
• Exemplary leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and consultation skills
• Current valid BC Driver’s License

Preferred qualifications / experience :

• Five years of school-based teaching, including at least two years in a career and trades program
• Master of Education Degree or equivalent, with coursework in the area of responsibility
• Extensive knowledge of trades and career programs at local and provincial levels, and current issues in service delivery

Reporting structure :

The Coordinator reports to the Director of Instruction of Innovative Learning, with direct supervision from the District Principal of Innovative Learning Services.