Position / Title: Summer Internship Education
Bargaining Unit: ย SUM
Department/Location:ย Equity & Innovation
Calendar Days: 45
Reports To: Assistant Director of Postsecondary Success
JD Revision Date: 01/21/2026
Supervises: N/A
Function / Position Summary
To teach, support, assess, and oversee high-quality work-based learning experiences aligned to student career pathways during the summer.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
- Provide instruction, supervision, assessment, and support for high-quality work-based learning and internship experiences aligned to Perkins V and CCPE requirements.
- Meet with students on a regular basis (at least weekly) to monitor progress, assess performance, and support successful completion of WBL experiences.
- Plan and implement a program of study aligned to district guidelines, Perkins V indicators, and approved College & Career Pathways.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of internship hours, learning outcomes, and required documentation in compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.
- Implement assessments of student learning and workplace competencies and communicate progress as required.
- Conduct a minimum of one site visit per internship placement to monitor student performance and learning conditions.
- Collaborate with business and industry partners to ensure meaningful, standards-aligned work-based learning experiences.
- Work collaboratively with the Alignment Collaborative for Education (ACE), EFE 110, and other partners to support pathway quality and compliance.
- Implement research-based instructional strategies that engage students and support diverse learning needs.
- Establish and maintain clear expectations for student achievement, professionalism, and workplace behavior.
- Create and maintain a learning environment that supports student growth through effective communication and feedback.
- Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, students, and families as required to support student success.
- Support school and district improvement initiatives related to career pathways, WBL, and CCPE implementation.
- Work cooperatively with administrators to reflect on instructional practice and improve program effectiveness.
- Work with other internship teachers to plan for two days of training with students, before the program begins. Dates to be set once everyone is hired.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Postsecondary Success or designee.
Education
- Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with work-based learning designation.
- Teaching experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring.
Experience / Knowledge
- Must demonstrate knowledge of Perkin V, College and Career Pathway Endorsements, and Work-based Learning requirements.
- Must exhibit willingness and capacity to use all forms of current instructional technology.
Physical Demands
- Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
- Requires the ability to travel to various locations to view
- Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects
or materials up to 30 lbs. with proper technique.
Terms of Employment
This is a temporary position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education. U-46
reserves the right to terminate the position by the third day of student attendance if a minimum
number of students do not register or enroll.
Summer school occurs Monday through Friday with no school on June 19, 2026 to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday. ย Staff must be available on all days during the summer school sessions.
Professional Learning (w/ students): ย 05/27/2026 - 05/28/2026
Dates: 06/01/2026 - 07/01/2026 (Monday-Thursday, occasional Fridays if agreed upon ahead of time. Some internships will carry beyond the 7/1/2026 posted end time. All teachers will be properly compensated for additional time as necessary)
Staff hours:ย Varyย based on the needs of the students and internship sites.
Student School day: Vary based on the needs of the internship site.