Work Based Learning Program Aws Jobs in Wisconsin

• Qualifications:
• Must have a current and active Tennessee teaching license;
• Hold an appropriate endorsement related to the WBL course to be taught;
• Comply with all WBL training requirements (an active WBL certificate provided by the Tennessee Department of Education) and applicable Child Labor Laws; and
• Provide written verification of non-teaching work experience (paid or unpaid) outside of their role as an educator. If the teacher has an occupational license, the work experience submitted for that application will be accepted as proof upon verification of the occupational license.

Job Overview: The WBL coordinator is a school-based employee who is the primary point of contact for all work-based learning functions at the school or district. This position plays two critical roles: 1) Serves as teacher of record for capstone WBL courses offering workplace-based placements 2) Oversees work-based learning coordination in collaboration with other instructors and administrators. Work-based learning (WBL) is a proactive approach to bridging the gap between high school and high-demand, high-skill careers in Tennessee. Students build on classroom-based instruction to develop employability
skills that prepare them for success in postsecondary education and future careers. Through experiences like internships, apprenticeships, and paid work experience, juniors and seniors (16 years or older) may earn high school credit for capstone WBL experiences. WBL coordinators are educators who are trained and certified by the department to coordinate these WBL experiences for students. All required components of a high quality work-based learning program or district-wide systems are coordinated through one (or more) designated WBL coordinator(s) who serves as the primary point of communication at the school or district for all other stakeholders. The WBL coordinator shall manage the work-based learning program and is ultimately responsible for ensuring that all components of the WBL Framework are met as outlined in High School Policy 2.103.

Job Functions:

Structure of the Program:
a. Align WBL opportunities that build upon students' prior experiences
b. Confer high school credit when WBL course standards are met
c. Report on activities, placements, and standard attainment
d. Observe and enforce all applicable federal and state labor laws

Coordination of the Program:
a. Coordinate and communicate regularly with content endorsed teachers, counselors and industry partners to ensure quality placements and learning experiences
b. Seek involvement as needed from content endorsed teachers where appropriate
c. Recruit appropriate work sites
d. Place students in appropriate and safe learning environments
e. Provide and keep copies of all required documentation related to student work, safety training, and job placements as outlined in the WBL Implementation Guide

Supervision of Students:
a. Supervise and provide adequate monitoring of student activities
b. Identify and communicate adequately with the designated workplace mentor/supervisor

Development of Personalized Learning Plans:
a. Collaborate with counselors and content endorsed teachers as appropriate to ensure that student experiences align with the student's goals and high school Plan of Study and reinforce classroom
instruction

Develop Personalized Learning Plans to address WBL standards, including employer input and employability skills in the following areas:
a. Application of academic and technical knowledge and skills Career knowledge and navigation skills

b.21st Century learning and innovation skills Personal and social skills
c. Document required Personalized Learning Plan information through the WBL Student Placement Portal, as required

Student Assessment Using Multiple Measures:
a. Ensure that students exhibit work readiness expectations of the employer prior to beginning a WBL experience

b. Facilitate the development of formative and summative assessments that may take the form of artifacts and/or a portfolio of collected work to demonstrate employability skills outlined in (IV)
c. Administer student assessments and collect assessment results from employers and students
Evaluation of Program Quality:
a. Implement locally-adopted evaluation to ensure quality WBL experiences for the students (recommended evaluation tools are provided in the WBL Implementation Guide)
b. Provide evaluation results to school and /or leadership for continuous improvement