Facilitator - Career and Technical Education and College and Career Readiness

POSITION SUMMARY : Under the direction of the Executive Director of College and Career Readiness and the Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) and College and Career Readiness (CCR), this position supports the implementation of district college and career readiness initiatives. The Facilitator provides coordination, coaching, professional learning, technical assistance, partnership development, and program implementation support to school counselors, College and Career Specialists, teachers, administrators, and school-based teams. The Facilitator regularly consults with, seeks guidance from, and provides updates to the Executive Director and Director to ensure work is aligned with departmental priorities, district goals, strategic initiatives, and implementation expectations. This position provides support and recommendations and does not exercise administrative or supervisory authority or make operational or programmatic decisions on behalf of the district.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Collaborates with district and school staff to support a comprehensive college and career readiness system that promotes academic preparedness, postsecondary access, career readiness, and successful transitions for all scholars. Regularly consults with, seeks guidance from, and provides updates to the Executive Director of College and Career Readiness and the Director of CTE and College and Career Readiness regarding implementation progress, partnerships, professional learning, and district initiatives; provides recommendations and implementation support aligned with leadership direction. Provides professional development, coaching, technical assistance, and resource support to school counselors, College and Career Specialists, administrators, and school-based teams on academic advising, graduation assurance practices, High School and Beyond Plan implementation, postsecondary planning, college access strategies, and the effective use of student outcome data to increase college and career readiness for all scholars. Coordinates and supports implementation of the High School and Beyond Plan within the online portfolio system, including training and technical assistance for staff, families, and scholars in grades 6-12. Supports school teams in developing and implementing strategies that build a strong college-going, career-ready, and postsecondary readiness culture at each high school, including consistent advising practices, family engagement, college access programming, and student-facing readiness activities. Monitors and tracks graduation assurance data, including grade-level student surveys, on-track data by credits and subject area, FAFSA/WASFA completion, community service completion, High School and Beyond Plan tasks, unconfirmed transfers, and other relevant indicators; provides data summaries and recommendations to district leadership and school teams. Builds relationships with external college access partners to facilitate and expand their work in FWPS, including working with school leaders and central office staff to support appropriate data access, communication, and leadership alignment. Introduces district programs to colleges, universities, apprenticeship programs, employers, workforce organizations, and community partners, and fosters partnerships that strengthen postsecondary and career-connected opportunities for scholars. Supports the arrangement of postsecondary admissions representatives to visit campuses and assists with creating and maintaining a districtwide calendar of postsecondary events and visitations available throughout the district and region. Coordinates and supports College and Career Specialists with the Life After High School Fair and other college, career, and postsecondary readiness events. Supports school teams in providing information sessions and support for families in understanding the college application process, financial aid, and other key privileged knowledge. Supports school teams in providing focused outreach and support to first-generation college families, including providing or arranging interpretation and translation support as needed. Develops a strong understanding of current and best practices in Advisory and works with teachers and counselors to embed these practices into classrooms and advising systems; maintains a repository of advisory lessons and works with counselors, teachers, and outside partners to continually improve these lessons. Helps teachers and counselors ensure that all secondary students have robust and dynamic High School and Beyond Plans. Collaborates with the CTE department staff to support a balanced system of college and career awareness, exploration, preparation, and experiences for students, and supports implementation through College and Career Specialists in high schools. Works with the district CTE business advisory committee to support an advisory curriculum of college and career readiness with goals and activities for all grade levels. Supports teacher and counselor committees in collaborating with external industry advisory boards and providing recommendations regarding curriculum, instructional practices, equipment, technology, career awareness, and student experiences where possible. Assists the Director of CTE and College and Career Readiness in supporting the goals of the school district strategic plan and carrying out policies established by the superintendent and board of directors. In alignment with the strategic plan, facilitates the development of curriculum guides for CTE courses. Assists with the development of curriculum that aligns with Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) CTE/CCR program standards, employability standards, leadership skills standards, and state learning standards. Facilitates collaborative groups engaged in the evaluation of selected program areas, courses of study, and curriculum development, and provides recommendations to district leadership. Works collaboratively with Teaching for Learning (TFL) directors and coordinators to develop and plan professional development supporting effective instructional practice, academic advising, instructional materials implementation, and student achievement. Supports the CTE/CCR Director with CTE/CCR-required reporting, including state curriculum frameworks and teacher certification reviews. Supports compliance with district, state, and federal requirements related to curriculum implementation and assists school teams in understanding applicable procedures and expectations. Regularly communicates with teachers and counselors in support of the strategic plan and department initiatives, using verbal and written communication to gather feedback and and ensure teacher and counselor voice and input for initiatives. Keeps parents and scholars informed through regular communication that may include the online portfolio system, website, newsletters, and/or monthly mailings. Supports the planning, coordination, and evaluation of academic, social-emotional, and college access strategies and provides recommendations for continuous improvement. Establishes a climate in the areas of responsibility conducive to appropriate conduct, performance, attitude, job satisfaction, and service orientation. Coordinates special projects as assigned and under the guidance of the Executive Director and Director. Serves on regional teams related to CTE/CCR initiatives as assigned. Keeps informed of trends in assigned areas of responsibility, as well as other pertinent areas such as federal, state, and local laws, district regulations, policies, and procedures. Other Responsibilities Maintain College and Career Readiness and Counseling Website Support school teams in providing informational presentations to staff, students and parents/guardians, such as the annual presentations to parents of 8th graders, parents of juniors, new parents, and the Parents' Association Keep track of the impact and outcome of activities, collecting data and providing regular reports to district leadership teams, principals and etc. Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in education leadership, education/public policy, school counseling, teaching, CTE or a related field Three (3) years successful teaching experience in career & technical education, college & career readiness advising, and/or other job-related occupations. Additional Requierments Strong background working with a diverse population Preferred Qualifications Washington CTE administration internship program completion Demonstrated successful experience in high school teaching in urban public education Demonstrated successful experience in an ethnically diverse public school district Completion of courses in curriculum and instruction, curricular design, and professional development design and delivery Teaching certificate Condition Of Employment Criminal background clearance Valid WA State driver's license and proof of insurance Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis KNOWLEDGE OF: High school graduation requirements, college- and career- entrance requirements Postsecondary awareness, academic, or preparation programs Development of the comprehensive counseling guide and curriculum guides for CTE courses. Development of a professional support structure for teachers and leaders for continuous improvement in programs Academic, social-emotional and college access support strategies FAFSA/WASFA and College Bound Scholarship programs Urban schools and the practical urban district setting for school improvement aspirations Credit recovery, summer school, and learning advancement programs such as AP, IB, Cambridge, Running Start, or other Budgeting and financial reporting School board policies and procedures Ability To Partner with teachers in the field and regularly communicate with high school teachers, college & career specialists, and counselors. Plan, organize, coordinate, and support assigned areas of responsibility under leadership direction Demonstrate leadership qualities and utilize motivational techniques and strategies in the development of an operational mode that is cost effective Operate technology hardware and software necessary to perform assigned duties/responsibilities Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Write/present in a clear and concise manner for broad public appeal and interpretation Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion; promote consensus in groups of individuals with diverse interests and values; facilitate and promote collaborative decision-making; facilitate conflict resolution Analyze complex situations, synthesize diverse information carefully, and provide recommendations for an effective course of action Plan, organize and prioritize work to meet multiple schedules and deadlines, and manage tasks, with many interruptions Work independently while regularly seeking guidance from supervisors; work under pressure Understand, analyze, and prepare comprehensive, narrative and statistical reports Use effective customer service skills to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with district personnel, community members, and external companies and agencies in the course of performing assigned duties Exhibit multicultural and ethnic understanding and sensitivity with the capability to communicate effectively with all cultural groups in the Federal Way School District Stay abreast of and implement innovative approaches which impact the PK-12 education changing environment Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers Work collaboratively with district staff and promote teamwork with co-workers Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior; desire to learn about the cultural identity of others. Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, scholars and patrons of the District. Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future." Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Anything over the weight limits should be done as a two-person lift or with a mechanical lift. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum force of 100 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasional nights and weekends required. Travel within the school district.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position typically works, Monday through Friday, 260 days per year Reporting Relationship This position will report to and be evaluated by the Executive Director of College and Career Readiness or their designee, and will regularly consult with and follow guidance from the Executive Director and Director of CTE and College and Career Readiness.

REPRESENTATION

This position non-represented Level Of Compensation Facilitator Level on the non-represented salary schedule Evaluation This position will be evaluated by the Executive Director of College and Career Readiness or designee based on performance of duties, responsibilities, and alignment with guidance provided by the Executive Director and Director.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

Created July 2022 Revised August 2024 Revised July 2026 Disclaimer The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee. #J-18808-Ljbffr Federal Way Public Schools