Intern - Work Based Learning

Hamilton County Department of Education; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

The Hamilton County Department of Education in Chattanooga, TN, is offering a part-time internship for students to gain short-term work experience. Interns will participate in required training and complete assignments that provide insight into the organization.

This opportunity requires collaboration with staff, adherence to safety protocols, and professionalism. The compensation is based on education and experience, with a minimum salary of $15/hr.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all required training.
• Complete assignments providing a working view of the organization.
• Perform a variety of assignments to gain work experience.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure assigned areas are safe.
• Act professionally and respectfully.
• Collaborate with administration, staff, and stakeholders.
• Attend work and arrive on time.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Adhere to the Teacher Code of Ethics.
• Complete various reports and documentation.
• Perform general clerical tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to follow directions

Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Ability to calculate decimals and percentages

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Ability to work collaboratively with others

Education

Enrollment in applicable work based learning opportunity

Job description

Overview

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Overview

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

The purpose of this job is to provide short-term work experience that allows the work based learning student to observe and participate in a professional work environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all required training
• Completes assignments that provide a working view of the organization or department.
• Performs a variety of assignments to gain work experience in the intern’s field of study.
• Follows established policies, procedures and protocols as well as federal and state laws and regulations.
• Follows established procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe.
• Acts in a professional, respectful, and welcoming manner at all times.
• Works collaboratively with administration, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Attends work and arrives to work on time.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, printing work orders, purchase requisitions, payment vouchers, billing statements, and other documents as required.
• Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, sending/receiving faxes, or filing documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Note: This position is a part-time no benefits position. The intern works under the direction of an assigned supervisor and work is closely monitored. Duration of the internship assignment may vary. There is no expectation of continued employment when the internship is completed. Internship may be terminated at any time by the Hamilton County Department of Education.

Knowledge/Education/Experience

Qualifications

Enrollment in applicable work based learning opportunity within Hamilton County Schools.

Skills/Qualifications

• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to calculate decimals and percentages.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.

Compensation

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.

Minimum Salary - $15/hr

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