Work-Based Learning Coordinator

Work-Based Learning Coordinator

Samueli Academy is a non-profit 7-12 public charter school in Santa Ana, CA. Our mission is to ignite the passion within all students to reach their greatest potential through a nurturing and innovative learning environment. Samueli Academy offers youth an innovative and student-centered choice for their education.

Samueli Academy is seeking a full-time, dynamic and results-driven Work-Based Learning Coordinator (WBLC) to provide strategic support to the overall Career and College Readiness of our students. The coordinator will secure key partners to provide students with robust career-based experience. The WBLC will provide enhanced educational opportunities for students by developing business and community partnerships resulting in work-based learning opportunities such as internships, job-shadowing, industry tours, career workshops and more. Requires the ability to successfully maintain positive relationships with students, staff, community partners, and parents/caregivers.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students in the context of work-based learning programs.
• Communicate clear expectations to staff, students, and parent/caregivers to create successful network of support for consistent quality work-based experiences for all students.
• Provide targeted support to help students learn to navigate and overcome barriers to participation in the work-based learning program.
• Develop and maintain positive collaborative relationships with staff to support classroom-based work-based learning curriculum.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with local business/industry/ and community organizations fostering work-based learning opportunities.
• Collect, maintain, summarize, and presents data related to work-based learning program outcomes.
• Promote the WBL program via social media, publications, and networking events.
• Hold regular meetings with community partners in support of ongoing improvement of work-based learning program.
• Plan, coordinate and direct campus-wide work-based conferences, tours, and site placement for students grades 7-12.

Requirements:

Knowledge, Skill, and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Experience networking in the community including public presentations
• Experience coordinating high level of detail, timelines, and relationship management.
• Proficient in word processing and databases (excel, sheets, etc.)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Comfortable presenting in community settings
• Bilingual (Spanish English) preferred
• Possess a valid California driver's license and proof of automobile insurance
• Position requires DMV clearance

In accordance with California Education Code Section 44939.5, as amended by AB 2534, all applicants for certificated positions must provide a complete and accurate record of all employment with Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), school districts, or other educational institutions.

As part of the hiring process, Samueli Academy will verify employment history. This may include obtaining information from previous employers regarding credible allegations, investigations, or disciplinary actions related to egregious misconduct, as defined by Education Code Section 44932.

Essential Qualities:

• Understanding of and passion for the Academy's mission, vision, values.
• Enjoys working directly with youth, volunteers, community partners, etc.
• Commitment to prioritizing needs of under resourced students.
• Committed to creating a loving, supportive, and equitable community of learning.
• Possesses a belief that all students, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education.
• Possess a valid California driver's license and proof of automobile insurance. Position requires DMV clearance.

Benefits: Eligible employees will be enrolled in the California State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Primarily a classroom environment.
• Position may require use of personal vehicle
• Physical requirements include standing, sitting, typing, bending and lifting up to approximately 50 lbs. (i.e. tables, chairs, food, water, etc.)
• Modification to work schedule may be made based on needs of the Academy