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BASIC FUNCTION:

To coordinate work-based learning programs for career development, such as the Cooperative Career & Technical Education Work Experience Program (COOP), the Career Exploration Internship Program (CEIP), and internship and youth apprenticeship/pre-apprenticeship programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Coordinate and implement NYSED approved COOP and CEIP programs and placements according to the requirements of the NYSED Work Based Learning Manual.

+ Monitor the work-based learning program for compliance with state and federal regulations, and inform the employers of the regulations (i.e., training, child labor, safety, etc.).

+ Make regular visits to student work sites and confer with on-the-job supervisors to check and evaluate students for grading purposes.

+ Serve as a liaison between the school, parents, community, business and industry, and post- secondary institutions, including local Chamber of Commerce, NYS Department of Labor workforce committees, apprentice programs, career pathways, etc.

+ When appropriate, provide sessions in ‘related instruction’ in CTE classes. Examples of such lessons such as work ethic, understanding the management/employee hierarchy, completing job applications, resume writing, interviewing skills, employability skills, etc.

+ Support post-secondary programs including articulation agreements and career pathways consortia.

+ Support CTE programs industry advisory boards and coordinate annual advisory board appreciation dinners.

+ Assist with administrative oversight of work-based learning program.

Job Qualifications

+ Valid NYS teaching certificate in a Career & Technical Education program, and

+ NYS certificate as Coordinator of Cooperative Work Based Learning Programs for Career Development Extension or able to meet requirements for a certificate. Requirements for the certificate are listed on the homepage of the NYS Education Department Teaching Certification http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do under “Certification Requirements” in the category of “Career and Technical Teacher Extensions – Coordinator of Work Based Learning Programs for Career Development Extension” title.

+ Work experience outside of classroom teaching.

+ Candidate will have demonstrated the ability to provide sound instruction, ability to work in a team environment, work collaboratively with staff and administration.

+ Possess good written and verbal skills.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : Must have a valid NYS driver’s license

The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.

Job Number: 2026-169