WBL Placement Specialist for LEA and MCVA

MUSKEGON AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:                             WBL Placement Specialist for LEA and MCVA
 

CLASSIFICATION:                  Professional
 

REPORTS TO:                        Career and College Readiness Program Director
 

SUPERVISES:                         Not applicable

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
All candidates must apply online at www.muskegonisd.org/jobs/.

TERMS:
This position is a 205 total paid days position offering full family medical, dental, and vision benefits. Dental, vision, and life insurance are paid by the district at no cost to the employee. Personal business days and sick time paid. Retirement through the Office of Retirement Services (Pension Plus or Defined Contribution).

SALARY RANGE:
This position is on the School Year Professional Scale, $ 57400 - $87338.20 per year on the BA Scale. Lanes available for BA+20, MA, MA+30, and MA+60/PHD.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION:

The Specialist will be responsible for researching, acquiring, evaluating and approving prospective workplace training stations and job sites for Muskegon County students, grades 9-12.  This Specialist works to assist CCR leadership to implement best practices in schools to create greater postsecondary access for all Muskegon County Students.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Plan, implement and evaluate career education curriculum for students enrolled in both LEAs and MCVA.
2. Assist in effectively managing MAISD and local district efforts in creating a college and career ready culture.
3. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to maintain an optimal level of expertise for the position.
4. Provide Work-Based Learning content & expertise at meetings and/or training. 
5. Maintain a thorough knowledge of resources related to employment and employment opportunities for students.
6. Acquires, evaluates and approves prospective workplace training stations and job sites.
7. Assists students in career planning and refers both to specific placement opportunities relevant to identified needs, interests and abilities; inclusive of Work Based Learning opportunities.
8. Executes all required placement procedures, documentation, forms, reports, and details pertinent to specific placements.
9. Monitors internship/externship and work-based placement, supervises and evaluates student performance.
10. Collaborate with MAISD staff, region/state education and community partners in regards to the needs of students and work-based learning. 
11. Support scheduled events/marketing for Career and College Readiness (CCR) and Promise Zone public relations.
12. Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree and valid MI Teaching Certificate.
2. No physical or mental restrictions that would, with reasonable accommodation, prevent performance of the essential job functions and responsibilities.
3. Ability to work independently or within a team in a fast paced environment.
4. Ability to organize short and long term duties and responsibilities; works with a wide variety of tasks that require good prioritization and organization. 
5. Ability to manage a large number of students and multiple projects.
6. Ability to work with and demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse population.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Familiarity with K-12, higher education, Career and College Readiness (CCR) and Promise Zone (PZ) legislation and postsecondary access practices.
2. Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills.
3. Commitment to providing exceptional professional customer service.
4. Evidence of two or more years of successful experience as a work-based learning coordinator, placement coordinator, career counselor, teacher or similar.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES: A MAISD Instructional Employee Skillfully Demonstrates . . .

Understanding the Organization:

● Focuses on, commits to, and articulates the purpose and mission of the organization

● Establishes and maintains effective internal and external customer relationships

● Applies knowledge of internal structures, processes and culture

Making Complex Decisions:

● Considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria

● Consistently uses data in making recommendations or decisions

● Asks the right questions to accurately analyze situations

Taking Initiative:

● Gets the most out of available resources

● Introduces new ways of looking at problems and focuses on ways of continuous improvement for the organization

● Takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions and failures

Building Collaborative Relationships:

● Actively listens and partners with others to get work done

● Balances own interests with others and contributes to a work climate that values different perspectives and cultures

● Acts with diplomacy and tact

Being Authentic:

● Readily tackles tough assignments and follows through on commitments

● Maintains high standards of honesty and integrity

● Shows personal commitment and takes action to continuously improve

● Keeps confidences

Being Flexible and Adaptable:

● Adapts to changing conditions

● Displays a positive attitude despite adversity

● Readily learns and adopts new technologies

NOTABLE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Some light lifting and general mobility may be required.

OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT:

TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Most work is performed in a school office, classroom, student worksites, and event venues.

EVALUATION:
Employees in this classification are evaluated according to current Board policy.

TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS:
Travel both within the county and throughout the state is required. Mileage will be paid based on the current State rate.

PAY STRUCTURE: 

This position is on the School Year Professional Scale of the MAISD salary scales.

It is the policy of the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District that no staff member, candidate for employment, program participant, or recipient of services shall experience discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity) disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively "Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries related to issues of discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to the Director for Special Education at (231) 767-7249. All other discrimination inquiries or requests for special accommodations to participate in a program, event, or activity should be directed to the Associate Superintendent for Human Services at (231) 767-7213.