Career Pathways & Work-Based Learning Coordinator

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES; Village of Newark (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES in New York state is seeking a School to Work Coordinator to manage and expand work-based learning opportunities for students across two component districts. The role involves coordinating coop placements, visits, and seminars while collaborating with counselors to guide students toward employment or further education.

The position requires NYS teacher or school counselor certification and an approved extension for work-based learning programs.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS teacher certification (grades 5-9, 7-12, or all grades).
• Valid extension of Coordinator of Work-Based Learning Programs or work-based learning extensions previously issued by NYSED.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-going job search activities, maintain and make available work-based learning opportunities to the students. This includes but is not limited to; job shadowing, internships, short term work based placements.
• Develop and conduct scheduled visitations of all co-op work experience placements on a regular basis.
• Work collaboratively with school counselors to develop career exploration, career planning, career preparation and career enhancement activities.
• Assist graduates in securing employment or enrollment into post-secondary education related to their career interests.
• Assist in the development of and maintain records such as: a monthly report, federal and state requirements, evaluations, and training outlines.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and counselors to schedule and implement job search seminars covering job seeking skills, completing job applications, developing resumes and cover letters, and obtaining interviewing skills.
• As requested, conduct follow-up placement studies.
• As requested, conduct a follow-up of employers for their evaluation of the effectiveness of the School-To-Work initiative.
• Facilitate round table discussions between faculty and business representatives regarding existing school district and regional school-to-work initiatives as well as the development of new innovative activities.
• Work collaboratively with other school based school to work coordinators in the region to coordinate activities and placements.
• Utilize and cooperate with community agencies involved in placement activities.
• Be responsible for other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Education

Valid NYS teacher certification (grades 5-9, 7-12, or all grades)

Valid extension of Coordinator of Work-Based Learning Programs

Job description

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES in New York state is seeking a School to Work Coordinator to manage and expand work-based learning opportunities for students across two component districts. The role involves coordinating coop placements, visits, and seminars while collaborating with counselors to guide students toward employment or further education.

The position requires NYS teacher or school counselor certification and an approved extension for work-based learning programs.