Work-Based Learning Coordinator

Work-Based Learning Coordinator

Location: Monroe High School

The Professional Essential Skills / WBL Coordinator plays a key role in preparing students for post-secondary success by equipping them with essential professional skills and coordinating high-quality work-based learning (WBL) experiences. This position serves as a bridge between the school system, local employers, and students, promoting real-world learning opportunities that align with career pathways. The Coordinator will develop, implement, and manage programming that fosters student employability, career awareness, and readiness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in the social sciences field, education or closely related field is highly desirable; Master's degree preferred
• Three years documented work experience within a professional setting
• Eligible for or currently holds Georgia certification
• Experience working with adults and students
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and the Board may find appropriate.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver programming aligned to student career development
• Effective collaboration skills and ability to build relationships with students, colleagues, and business/community partners
• Proficient with basic computer applications and willing to learn systems related to student data and program reporting
• Experience working with both students and adults in an instructional, coaching, or mentoring capacity.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the integration of professional essential skills and work-based learning opportunities into students' academic and career pathways
• Develop and maintain a robust network of business and community partners to provide job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships, and other WBL experiences
• Design and implement workshops, events, and programming to enhance students' communication, teamwork, time management, professionalism, and career readiness
• Monitor student participation in WBL opportunities, maintain accurate records, and assess student progress toward employability goals
• Collect and analyze student performance and participation data to drive program improvement and meet state WBL compliance requirements
• Manage program logistics including budget, equipment inventory; and supply requests
• Maintain all necessary program certifications, documentation, and reports as required by the district, state, and industry standards
• Serve as a resource to teachers, counselors, and administrators regarding career readiness standards and student career planning
• Provide individual student advising on employability, soft skills development, and placement into appropriate WBL settings
• Maintain effective classroom management and foster a positive, respectful learning environment that supports student success
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development to stay current with workforce trends and best practices in career education
• Performs other such duties needed or assigned by the Supervisor.

Reports To: Principal

Salary Range: Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, in accordance with the DCSS Compensation Guide

Application Deadline: Application will be reviewed upon submission. To ensure consideration, please submit all required application materials by September 18, 2026.