Work-Based Learning Manager

Work-Based Learning Manager

About Lynn Public Schools

Lynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, thriving downtown cultural district, and abundant public parks, including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the city's international character, Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

• 1 Early Childhood Center
• 17 Elementary Schools
• 1 Public Separate Day School
• 3 Middle Schools
• 2 Comprehensive High Schools
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12)
• 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12)
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

The Lynn Public School''s Vision and Core Values

Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, we commit to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

LPS is committed to our Core Values: Inclusiveness, Shared Responsibility, Collaborative Relationships, High Expectations, and Inspiring Life-Long Learning. Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Innovation and Grants Department at Lynn Public Schools is responsible for developing and implementing college and career readiness programs districtwide. This includes career exploration and work-based learning programs for students in Grades 6 through 12 as a component of the Massachusetts My Career and College Plan (MyCAP). The Work-Based Learning Manager will work with the Innovation Department, Early College Coordinators, school leaders, school counselors, teachers, and others to implement work-based learning and career exploration experiences.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate''s degree.
• Strong communication skills using a variety of digital tools including Microsoft Outlook/One Drive.
• Effective marketing skills for employer recruitment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• Experience working independently on projects and as a fluid member of a team.
• Other work and community experience will be taken into consideration.
• Must be able to transport self to offsite meetings with employers and community partners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Additional courses toward Bachelor's degree (or Bachelor's degree) preferred.
• Understanding of the local and regional labor market.
• Experience in project-management and work-based learning.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: To coordinate work-based learning experiences in partnership with the Innovation and Grants Management Department in Lynn Public Schools as part of the development and implementation of the Career Pathways Program in Lynn high schools.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with school and district leaders to implement work-based learning experiences including career speakers, career site visits, job-shadows and internships at Lynn High Schools.

• Coordinate assigned high school career speakers, career site visits, job shadows and internships

• Be present at school to facilitate career speakers and visits from business partners.

• Facilitate the Work-Based Learning Plan documentation process and other relevant paperwork for students enrolled in the Executive Internship course; assist with entering grades as needed.

• Support student recruitment and creation of interest lists so that students with identified career interests have access to relevant opportunities

• Develop working relationships with school faculty, students, community agencies, leaders and employers

• Serve as point of contact within the assigned school building for the Lynn Career Pathways Program.

• Liaise with school counselors, school clinicians, the Innovation Department, and other staff to provide student support when challenges arise.

• In collaboration with the Innovation Department and its identified administrator, engage employers to develop existing and new work-based learning experiences in a variety of businesses and industries.

• Provide mentorship and support to students in work-based learning experiences

• Provide support to employer partners and internship hosts to ensure a positive experience for both interns and employers.

• Assist in coordinating student interviews and internship placements with business partners

• Attend off-site meetings with community partners.

• Help students develop employability skills and professionalism for hands-on experience with relevant career pathways.

• Assist with class content on work readiness including refining resumes, interviewing, employer expectations, and business etiquette.

• Facilitate visits from community partners including the MassHire Youth Career Center to provide training on job readiness.

• Contribute to development of career seminar courses for students.

• As needed, work with students to provide direct feedback on resumes, interview skills, and job performance in collaboration with employer partners and the Innovation Department administrator

• Work to increase the visibility of the Early College and Career Pathways (ICP, CTE) programs through recruitment and outreach to the LPS community, employers, and community-based organizations

• Provide recruitment within the assigned school building for individual programs and internships.

• Actively recruit new career speakers and business partners from a diverse range of organizations, including local businesses, government, education, trades, etc.

• Facilitate career speakers to engage Lynn students with different career paths and opportunities connected to various content areas.

• Support scheduling into relevant content blocks and liaise with speakers, department heads, and teachers to ensure a seamless visit.

• Support teachers with project-based-learning regarding career awareness.

• Create family career speaker events to engage parents and students in career awareness of the Career Pathways Program

• Organize field trips and job shadows, including facilitation of career-specific awareness field trips.

• Coordinate buses for career exploration field trips.

• Be responsible for requisite paperwork for nursing department for WBL related field trips.

• Collaborate with Early College Coordinators in aligning career experiences with Early College pathways for students in the Early College program.

• Understand a variety of career pathways and the projected employment needs in the state's regional blueprint

• Understand different post-secondary paths including higher education, trades, military, etc.

• Collaborate with high school teams on committees.

• Utilize OneDrive, Schoology, PowerSchool, and Naviance to complete proccesses and track progess.

REPORTS TO: Innovation Department Executive Director or Innovation Department Administrative designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Twelve month position
• 25 hours per week

SALARY: $45,000 annually

BENEFITS: The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision. Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).

All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions), parental leave, race*, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement, homelessness, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5, M.G.L., Ch.151, if and as applicable. Race when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.