Job Description

ABOUT OUR DISTRICT

The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and she is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of educators to partner with her in moving the district toward its goals.

The Syracuse City School District represents 35 schools and programs, including 6 high schools, 6 middle schools, 6 K-8 schools, 13 elementary schools, and 4 alternative education programs, serving approximately 19,000 students Pre-K–12. Of these students, 82.3% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 20.1% are served by the Office of Special Education, and 83% are students of color.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Under direction of the Director of Career and Technical Education and the Assistant Superintendent of High Schools and Career and Technical Education, the primary responsibility of the Work-Based Learning Facilitator is to facilitate and oversee the planning of the Pathways in Technology Early College High School program. The Facilitator will be the liaison between the parents, students, school, and community businesses to achieve an effective academic and career program that includes a school-to-work transition as part of the integrated six-year program. The Work-Based Learning Facilitator will facilitate the development of partnerships and programming that will allow students to graduate from high school with Regents Diploma and a Technical Endorsement. The position will also support all of the Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs and will also support efforts with higher education and community business partnerships. The Work-Based Learning Facilitator will work collaboratively with Office of Teaching and Learning building administrators to support the District's goals to increase student achievement and graduation rates.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Work-Based Learning Facilitator will assist the Principals as well as the Director of Career and Technical Education in the following areas:

• Plan, implement and market the WBL programs as defined above.
• Serve as a liaison between parents, students, the school district, university partners and community businesses.
• Facilitate business, education, and community partnerships that provide opportunities for students and support CTE programs.
• Coordinate and chaperone student field trips to colleges, college related events, and work/career- related opportunities to recruit students.
• Attend relevant workshops and meetings.
• Co-lead the planning team for the P-Tech high school with the Director Career and Technical Education.
• Develop a recruitment and selection process for students interested in attending the P-Tech high school and other CTE Programs.
• Coordinate, schedule, announce, and host all college, career, community and military rep visits.
• Maintain a visible calendar for students and families to access both hard copy and on Naviance.
• Develop and maintain all necessary forms on file, including student records according to SCSD and NYSDOE regulations.
• Other duties as needed and assigned by the Director of Career and Technical Education and district administration.
• Register the program with the State Education Department.
• Seek and provide information regarding local internship and WBL opportunities.
• Develop a process to supervise and evaluate students' academic and technical performance.
• Establish and maintain an Advisory Board Committee for each CTE and P-Tech program.

WORK KNOWLEDGE

• Working knowledge of state and federal child labor laws and worker permit regulations.
• Analytical skills to interpret student assessment results, behavior, and work capabilities.
• Organizational skills to independently manage a caseload.
• Communication skills needed to effectively relate to students, parents, teachers, administrators, and business owners.
• Technological skills, ability to use all Microsoft Office products.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills to determine appropriate job settings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Master's Degree in related field preferred
• New York State teaching Certification and willing to work towards the NYSED Work-Based Learning certification (preferred).
• Tenured at the secondary level (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with teachers, building administrators and district level administrators in developing and implementing a scientific-based approach to school/District wide reform.
• Knowledge of the policies, organization and operation of the school system, NYSED regulations and work-based learning requirements.
• Strong management, interpersonal, and communication skills along with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in a diverse community.
• Ability to establish priorities and multitask.
• Training and/or experience with Culturally Relevant Education (preferred)
• Prior demonstration of exemplary attendance is expected of any candidate for hire.
• Please note that New York State requires a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 for certification, and one hired, this proof will be kept on file in the Office of Human Resources.
• Once offered, you will be required to declare that all previous obligations with an employing school district have been met, and you are not seeking this position with the intent of resigning from a previous commitment in which you have not served.
• City Residents are encouraged to apply!

SALARY/SALARY RANGE

• The current starting salary for SCSD Teachers is $53,000 With proof of outside, related experience and college transcripts, the salary will be increased pursuant to the Unit 1 contractual agreement.
• The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check, at the cost of $102.50 to the candidate.
• City Residents are encouraged to apply!