WORK-BASED LEARNING COORDINATOR

Harrison School District 2; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison School District 2 in Colorado Springs seeks a District Work-Based Learning Coordinator to develop and manage a framework for work-based learning across schools, district departments, and community partners. This role expands career exploration, mentoring, job shadows, internships, and apprenticeships for D2 students.

The position oversees onboarding, worksite coordination, monitoring, program quality, and required compliance and reporting, aligning with CTE and postsecondary readiness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Over five years of teaching or administrative experience related to Career Technical Education and/or Work Based Learning.
• Colorado Department of Education Teaching License eligibility
• Background check and District fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a framework for work-based learning across the district.
• Collaborate with schools, district departments, employers, and community partners.
• Oversee onboarding, worksite coordination, monitoring, and program quality.
• Ensure compliance, reporting, and grant management for the WBL program.
• Support mentoring, internships, and apprenticeships for students.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Public speaking

Project management

CTE knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

For School Year 2026-2027

215- Work Day Calendar

Annual Salary: $86,200

https://www.hsd2.org/our-district/financial-transparency

Job Summary

The District Work-Based Learning (WBL) Coordinator develops and manages a framework for work-based learning, collaborating with schools, district departments, employers, postsecondary institutions, and community partners to expand career exploration and work-based learning for D2 students. Building on Career and Technical Education (CTE) and postsecondary readiness programs, the Coordinator supports mentoring, job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships, and other hands‑on experiences that prepare students for postsecondary education and the workforce. The position oversees onboarding, worksite coordination, monitoring, reflection, program quality, and required compliance and reporting.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Program Planning, Development, and Evaluation

• Maintain and improve work-based learning programs aligned to Colorado's Work-Based Learning Continuum that support high-quality career pathways across the district. To include, but not limited to: credit for work, internships, school-based enterprises, industry sponsored projects, career fairs, and apprenticeships.
• Develop program objectives and responsibilities that incorporate student self-knowledge, career exploration, and planning while providing opportunities to develop industry-relevant skills and earn certifications and credentials that support postsecondary education and employment.
• Collaborate with administrators, school counselors, classroom teachers, learning specialists, and staff to plan, develop, and evaluate work-based learning programs, ensuring equity, inclusion, and access for all students.
• Regularly review state requirements and components of high-quality work-based learning programs, emphasizing continuous improvement and positive student outcomes.
• Maintain and improve systematic processes for managing program applications, deadlines, student placements, onboarding, and ongoing monitoring of work-based learning experiences to ensure quality and student succes

Community and Public Relations

• Identify, recruit, and sustain D2 partnerships with businesses, industry, workforce agencies, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations.
• Serve as primary liaison to employers; secure student job shadows, career mentors, internships, apprenticeships, and other workplace experiences.
• Assist schools in coordinating partner participation with guest speakers, career fairs, workplace visits, and college/career readiness events.
• Support registered apprenticeships, industry credentials, concurrent enrollment, and pathways through partnership

On-the-Job Instruction and Coordination

• Identify, evaluate, and approve appropriate worksites and coordinate student placements and schedules.
• Orient students, families, worksite supervisors, and employers to expectations, roles, responsibilities, and safety procedures.
• Develop individual training plans with students and supervisors; support worksite supervisors in coaching and teaching students.
• Monitor progress through site visits, regular communication, performance feedback, student reflection, and worksite evaluation.
• Review youth labor, safety, and WBL requirements with employers and district legal/risk staff.

Guidance and Advising

• Partner with school counselors to support Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAPs) through the designated College and Career platform.
• Manage and promote the College and Career platform(s) requests and opportunities connecting D2 high school students to employers and community mentors.
• Collaborate with core content, CTE, and CE staff to connect classroom learning with career opportunities and Essential Skills.
• Support age-appropriate career awareness and work-based learning opportunities in D2 middle and feeder schools.

Program Administration, Management, and Evaluation

• Maintain applications, training plans, placement, participation, hours, outcomes, and required records.
• Collect and submit district, grant, state, and CDE reports by required deadlines; monitor compliance and program quality.
• Use student and partner feedback to continuously improve program effectiveness.
• Seek, develop and monitor state, federal, and private grants that advance the WBL work of the District.

Other Duties

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Over five years of teaching or administrative experience and/or relevant work experience related to Career Technical Education and/or Work Based Learning.

Skills, Knowledge And Equipment

• Advanced knowledge and skill in the assigned subject level(s) including successful teaching experience in implementing research and evidence-based career-connected learning practices as well as advanced knowledge and skill in work-based learning implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a leader to include gaining the confidence and engagement of all members of the professional learning community and interdisciplinary department teams.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and to coach and support teachers and staff so that they may effectively implement best practices.
• Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities.
• Advanced oral and written communication, English language, presentation/training, critical thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations governing school systems related to CTE and work based learning needs.
• Knowledge of and experience in Professional Learning Communities.
• Ability to manage confidentiality in all aspects of job. Ability to promote and follow Board of Education, Superintendent, school and department policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Certificates, Licenses And Registrations

• Possess, or be eligible for, Colorado Department of Education Teaching License. Administrative license preferred.
• Valid Colorado driver's license.
• Background check and District fingerprinting is required.

Note:

Applicants who upload a copy of their transcripts or certifications to their application may choose to redact any dates included on the transcripts or certifications, including date of birth and dates of attendance/graduation/completion. An un-redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. In addition, submitted resumés may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post-secondary education.

FLSA: Exempt