Reports To:

Van Buren Tech Administration

Job Goal(s):

The primary goal of the Work-Based Learning Coordinator is to develop, coordinate, and support high-quality work-based learning opportunities for Career and Technical Education (CTE) students. Responsibilities include building partnerships with local employers and community organizations, supporting cooperative education experiences, coordinating student placements, and assisting students with career readiness and employment opportunities.

The coordinator serves as a liaison among students, parents, employers, instructors, and school staff to ensure successful and compliant work-based learning experiences that align with educational and career goals.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.

Certification:

Michigan Vocational Certification Required

Work Experience:

Recent teaching experience and/or related business and industry experience preferred.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop relationships with business and industry partners
• Knowledge of labor laws, safety regulations, and youth employment requirements related to student work-based learning
• Strong organizational and data management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, parents, and community partners
• Proficiency with technology and data management systems

Essential Job Functions:

Terms of Employment : As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISD’s website at www.vbisd.org under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access, you may use a computer at VBISD by calling 269-539-5218.

Position is open until filled.

In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.