POSITION SUMMARY
The Coordinator (Career, Technical and Agriculture Education/Work-Based Learning & Youth Apprenticeship) supports, coordinates and provides supervision of CTAE and WBL-YAP programs at the middle and high school levels. Through the implementation of innovative and research best practices, this position supports schools to ensure the delivery of high quality CTAE instructional programming. The Coordinator provides vision, leadership and guidance for the involvement of business and community-based organizations, and leads the strategic planning and management of district-wide work-based learning activities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
- Master's Degree required.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
- Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in Career and Technical Education at the T-5 level or higher required.
- Valid driver's license and availability of private transportation required.
- Georgia Leadership certificate preferred.
WORK EXPEREINCE:
- 5 years of CTAE teaching experience in grades 6-12, including 2 years of Work-Based Learning program delivery required.
- Leadership experience in a K-12 education setting, preferred.
- Experience teaching or working with special education students, preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of Carl Perkins legislation and an understanding of work-based learning and youth apprenticeship standards.
- Knowledge of educational best practices to improve student achievement.
- Ability to plan, execute and evaluate instructional programs.
- Ability to develop and sustain partnerships.
- Knowledge of the state and federal laws which govern Career, Technical and Agricultural Education.
- Ability to navigate through the Career and Technical Education Resource Network (CTAERN).
- Ability to effectively direct, plan, implement and evaluate programs in a school-based environment.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead people and provide direction.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas and experience.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as software applications relevant to area of responsibility.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person work environments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS
- Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
- Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
- Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.
- Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
- Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis. Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.
- Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.
- Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress.
- Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: N/A
COMPENSATION:
Salary Grade: 134
Salary Range: Salary Schedules - Atlanta Public Schools
Work Year: 252 days (Annual)
