Minneapolis Public School District Minneapolis , MN 55415
Posted 2 months ago
Below is specific information for you to consider about this position.
Job Title: Teacher, Work Experience Coordinator - Transition Plus 3 Positions and Requisition ID number: 101806
Close Date: No established closing date; open until filled
Organizational Unit: Transition Plus (10000102)
Site: Transition Plus (0380)
FTE: 1.0 FTE, 39 weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time
Union: Teachers(04)
Functional Area: Teaching
Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.
SUMMARY
As a Teacher Work Experience Coordinator you will have the goal of creating pathways to meaningful employment for Transition Plus students by providing them with effective experiences and resources to gain the skills and abilities needed to secure competitive, integrated employment in their chosen field.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Create, manage, and supervise paid and unpaid work sites in school & in community
Organize students for each work site (-on going)
Ensure training agreements are completed & filed
Serve as liaison with employer
Supervise job coaches
Complete site visit and reports
Ensure performance profiles are completed
Complete work site bus request as needed
Submit grades for students
Serve as the site contact for all issues/ parties
Monitor student progress & maintain files
B. Assist students with finding suitable paid, competitive, integrated, employment
Assist students with resume creation/ updates
Organize job search efforts, including job fairs
Assist with interview preparation
Assist with transportation arrangements
Connect with other agencies as appropriate in job search
C. Support Classroom teachers
Arrange guest speakers
Arrange community trips to tour/ visit employers
Attend team meetings as needed
Attend occasional IEP meetings as requested
Serve as a resource for Vocational Training options
D. Other Work-Based Learning duties as assigned
The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and excellent time management skills. In addition, knowledge of the requirements of a sound Work-Based Learning program and a command of child labor laws is essential.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
A valid Work Experience Handicap Coordinator License or Work Based Learning License; or proof of pending approved licensure.
Prior successful experience student teaching or teaching in an urban, multicultural education setting.
Demonstrated continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration and/or job-embedded staff development.
Master's or PhD preferred.
Restorative Justice practices model knowledge preferred
Training and knowledge of project-based learning model preferred.
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, communicate 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.
Posting Notes: | [No Established Closing Date] | Transition Plus (10000102) | Transition Plus (0380) | Teaching
Minneapolis Public School District