Teacher, Work Experience Coordinator - (2026-2027) - STEM/CTE

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

HSA & FSA

Retirement plan

Job summary

Minneapolis Public Schools is seeking a Teacher/Coordinator of Work-based Learning to lead work-based learning initiatives aligned with CTE programs and Perkins V requirements. You will coordinate internships, develop employer partnerships, and supervise program documentation across multiple sites while guiding students toward meaningful career experiences.

The role emphasizes collaboration with counselors, teachers, and community partners, plus compliance with licensing and district

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent knowledge gained through related industry experience.
• Tier 2, 3, or 4 teaching license for grades 9-12 preferred.
• Experience teaching in urban, multicultural settings is desirable.
• Demonstrated professional development through coursework or job-embedded staff development.

Responsibilities

• Create an educational environment that supports multiple pathways to postsecondary success.
• Teach Work-Based Learning courses covering safety, employability skills, and career planning.
• Coordinate internships, experiences, and mentoring opportunities.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with employers, industry reps, and postsecondary institutions.
• Ensure Perkins and district requirements through document design, training agreements, and reporting.

Skills

Work-based learning knowledge

Organizational skills

Project management

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or PhD preferred

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Job Title:Teacher, Work Experience Coordinator - (2026-2027) - STEM/CTE and Requisition ID number:104935

Close Date:No established closing date; open until filled

Organizational Unit:STEM/CTE (10001056)

Site:Citywide School Support (0002)

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.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communication with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.