Work-Based Learning Coordinator
About us
The Lincoln Academy is a free K4-12 public charter school located in Beloit, Wisconsin, and serves over 700 scholars.
The Lincoln Academy has three pillars - Academic Rigor, Character Development, and Career Exploration.
Academic Rigor: We will ensure all scholars are prepared with foundational skills. This will be accomplished through specifically designed curriculum, interventions, enrichment, blended learning opportunities, strong professional development, coaching, and a growth mindset expectation.
Character Development: A strong emphasis on character development and citizenship will build our school culture. Civic responsibility, service learning, and community outreach will play an important role in developing character in our scholars. Restorative Practices and Character Strong for character education will guide The Lincoln Academy in a joyous, collaborative, and healthy school environment where all scholars thrive.
Career Exploration: Career exploration will begin in K4, and scholars will develop an Individualized Learning Plan by 8th grade to help guide them in their course selections in high school. Scholars will set career goals and be fully prepared to graduate high school. They will be able to have choices to enroll in a 2 or 4 year college or technical school, enlist in the armed forces, or be employed in a living-wage job.
Vision: The Lincoln Academy will be the premier K4-12 school in the state of Wisconsin providing college and career pathways for scholars to lead happy, choice-filled lives. We are committed to an equitable environment with rigorous instruction, joyous interactions, and strong community partnerships.
Values:
Children First - Every decision we make is in the best interest of the scholars we serve. We are completely focused on their education and their well-being and we always act accordingly.
Trusting Community - We model and expect transparency, honesty, open communication and respect to collaborate with one another and push each other to always be our best.
Get it Done - We are fiercely determined to do whatever it takes to ensure scholars reach their goals. Innovation and productivity will drive our quest.
Find the Joy - The work is challenging. And in the face of those challenges, we choose joy. We choose positivity. We choose to find the wins. We choose to lift each other up.
Community Focus -We work alongside our families and community partners to build alliances that afford our scholars unique learning opportunities. Shared voices will be honored and help us grow.
Job Description
The Work-Based Learning Coordinator is the person responsible for implementing, managing, and evaluating structured learning experiences by scholars that occur in the workplace setting. It is the expectation that this individual will work closely with school leadership, colleagues, parents, and scholars to promote scholar accountability and school spirit. The Lincoln Academy is a school where scholars and families are supported while maintaining high expectations for all. The Work-Based Learning Coordinator is expected to fully embrace the school’s methodology and uphold the high expectations of The Lincoln Academy. The Work-Based Learning Coordinator will support an equitable environment with rigorous instruction, joyous interactions, and strong community partnerships. Though it is impossible to list all roles the Work-Based Learning Coordinator will fill, specific job responsibilities include:
Essential Functions:
Build and maintain partnerships with local employers, businesses, and industry leaders
Design, implement, and manage job shadowing, internships, and youth apprenticeships
Coordinate employer agreements, training plans, and site visits
Match scholars with appropriate placements based on career interests and skills
Monitor scholar progress through regular check-ins and site visits
Ensure compliance with all child labor laws and safety standards
Help teach soft skills and work-related skills to scholars, such as: interviewing, resume writing, and employer outreach
Maintain accurate records of scholar placements, hours, evaluations, and contracts - collecting appropriate data for state and federal reporting
Serve as liaison between employers, the school, and scholars
Transport scholars to career exploration activities and job sites
Supervise field trips related to career exploration
Assist with grant writing
Other duties as requested
Skills/Attributes:
Alignment with The Lincoln Academy’s vision and values
Strong people skills and leadership ability to develop a team environment
Belief in maintaining the bar for educational equity for learners at every ability level
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting with high expectations
Demonstrated professionalism and integrity
Strong critical thinking skills and strategic problem solving skills
An ability and passion to work with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
A joyous attitude and drive for personal excellence
Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to change quickly and efficiently
Interpersonal skills that encompass strong relationship building and communication
Ability to use technology and data to drive toward exceptional outcomes for scholars
Demonstrated strong work ethic
Commitment to professional growth and personal development
Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree required
Experience
Experience teaching in an urban setting is preferred
Experience working with career and technical education is preferred
Experience working with high school scholars and youth apprenticeships/internships preferred
Licensing
Required DPI licensure based on content
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Certification required annually before first day with scholars
Physical Demands/Working Conditions: The majority of this job involves walking, sitting or standing necessary to observe school activities, mostly indoors. The ability to physically perform the duties and work in the school setting is required. Some conditions include:
Must be able to stand up to 2 hours instructing staff or instructing a classroom of learners
Must be able to sit and look at a computer monitor, using a keyboard/mouse and typing for up to 2 hours at a time
Must be able to lift up to 25lbs on a frequent basis
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.