Job Title: Coordinator, Post Secondary Workforce Readiness Partner
Work Year: 215 days
Department: Division of Equity in Learning
Reports To: Director, Post-Secondary Workforce Readiness Program
Salary Range: 1
Starting Salary: $47,987/yr
SUMMARY:
The Coordinator, Post-Secondary Workforce Readiness (PWR) Partner will support and monitor academic and career pathway opportunities in partnership with schools in the assigned P-20 Learning Community. The Post-Secondary Workforce Readiness Partner will support school personnel in meeting the expectations for the implementations of Individualized Career and Academic Plans (ICAPs) in Aurora Public Schools. The PWR Partner reports directly to the PWR Program Director and is a full member of a P-20 Learning Community Support Team. Assignments span elementary, K-8s, middle , and high schools. May assist with translation and/or communication using second language skills when possible. May assist with translation and/or communication using second language skills when possible.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following statements of duties, responsibilities, frequency, and percentages are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties, responsibilities, frequency, and percentages may vary depending upon building assignments and other factors.
D 25% Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and counselors to ensure the implementation of district-wide and school-based PWR systems that match students with post-secondary planning opportunities to effectively support them toward graduation and college and career success.
D 15% Support and monitor the progress of PWR program implementation at all school sites within the assigned P-20 Learning Community.
D 15% Promote postsecondary and workforce readiness by arranging and monitoring contextual learning opportunities, including site visits, field experience, job shadowing, mentorships, apprenticeships, and internships, for all students.
W 5% Assist in developing and implementing strategies for PWR marketing, recruiting, and retention, with emphasis on providing broad access for all APS students.
W 5% Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and community members in order to promote dedication to their students’ achievement and the understanding that college and career goals are attainable.
M 5% Assist counselors in preparing all students and parents for pathway choices; and support students during pathway application, enrollment, and registration processes, with particular attention to course selection and Individual Career & Academic Plans.
D 5% Sustain regular communication with the Principal or his/her designee, other PWR program staff, Counselors, Teachers, and Parents/Guardians about students’ post-secondary workforce readiness and’ progress and needs, including ongoing development of Individual Career & Academic Plans (ICAPs).
M 5% Plan, coordinate, and/or lead pathway events, such as presentations of learning, workshops for all students and parents, college tours, and business and industry visits. Must be willing to work on some evenings and weekends.
M 5% Collaborate with business and industry partners in ongoing identification of contextual learning and employment opportunities.
W 5% Collaborate with the Pathway Development Directors in guiding the work of Summer and Saturday program coordinators.
M 5% Participate in professional learning associated with academic and career pathways, including APS opportunities and professional conferences.
M 2% Develop and maintain current knowledge about higher education and career opportunities associated with APS pathways.
W 2% Enter pathway data in Infinite Campus.
Ongoing 1% Perform other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Bachelor’s degree or higher or 10 years of experience in education/business/Industry preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Three years of public/private school experience and/or experience working with children or young adults in an educational setting, with interest in and knowledge about post-secondary and workforce readiness. Professional Teacher license and/or industry experience preferred.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EQUIPMENT & OTHER:
Interest in and ability to relate to a diverse student population. Excellent communication skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking). Effective interpersonal skills, including collaboration, team work, creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, group planning, and decision-making processes. Knowledge of the APS strategic plan as it relates to pathways. Ability to meet and work closely with staff, students, administration, and partners in organizing meetings and events. Ability to work independently and follow through on assigned tasks. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects. Ability to apply technical skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, email, and use of the Internet. Ability to apply understanding about learning theory with regard to children and adults. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and good judgment in matters of district policy and procedures. English language skills required. Oral and written fluency in second language may be preferred or required based on building assignment. English language skills required. Oral and written fluency in second language may be preferred or required based on building assignment.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:
A valid Colorado driver’s license required.
SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY:
The Pathway Coordinator receives direction and supervision from the Post-Secondary Workforce Readiness Program Director and the Principals at each assigned school.
BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no budget authority.
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below 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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and smell. The employee is frequently required to stand or walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
MENTAL FUNCTIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to compare, analyze, communicate, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills and negotiate. The employee is frequently required to coordinate and compile. The employee is occasionally required to instruct and compute.
Aurora Public Schools – Job Description – Coordinator, Post Secondary Workforce Readiness Partner