EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of annual school-based WBL Action Plan.

Ensures each MCPS high school is aligned with the WBL goals of the MCPS Strategic Plan and apprenticeship goals of Blueprint for Maryland Legislation, Pillar III.

Serves as the WBL Committee Chairperson and facilitates school-based WBL Team meetings.

Works in collaboration with WorkSource Montgomery Career Advising Coaches, CTE and CCRD teachers, counselors, college career information coordinators, and transition service teachers to strategically help all students gain access to an experiential learning opportunity with an employer to develop their resume and post-secondary career plans.

Attends MCPS WBL Professional Learning Community meetings, professional development training, and districtwide events.

Serves as an instructional teacher for internship and apprenticeship coursework, seminars, portfolio development & check-ins with students, and collaboration with employer supervisors.

Promotes internship and apprenticeship opportunities, through the MCPS web-based WBL platform, at back-to-school nights, open houses, career fairs, classroom & assembly presentations, etc.

Celebrates and recognizes interns and apprentices through school newsletters, morning announcements, school bulletin boards, and award ceremonies.

Works in collaboration with the WBL Committee to identify ways to increase student awareness and understanding of WBL opportunities starting in Grade 9.

Assists students with resume development, internship and apprenticeship applications, required job-readiness documentation, and career coaching.

Helps students identify opportunities that align with their career plans.

Coaches and helps students prepare for in-person, virtual, and phone interviews with employers.
Prepares students for competitive WBL opportunities.

Assists students with employer onboarding activities and access to professional resources.
Serves as the liaison among employers, students and families.

Provides support as needed to ensure a positive work experience.

Uses the MCPS web-based WBL platform to track and maintain information on students throughout the recruitment, application, placement, and completion phases of internship or apprenticeship, including managing student digital portfolio and tracking professional competencies.

Collects and monitors school WBL data, prepares reports, plans continuous improvement efforts, and keeps the resource teacher, school administration and WBL team updated.

Conducts worksite visits, maintains communication with employer supervisors, and collaborates with the MCPS WBL team to strategically coordinate site visits.

Performs other duties as assigned, as it relates to duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.