Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, guidance/counseling, career and technical education, or a related field
- Career Development Facilitator certificate preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of SCDE Work-Based Learning frameworks, state reporting requirements, and applicable laws
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Valid South Carolina driver’s license
Reports to: Director of Career and Technology Education
Supervises: Students during placement in work-based learning sites.
Position Summary:
The Work-Based Learning (WBL) Facilitator develops, coordinates, and facilitates district-wide WBL experiences for students across middle and high schools. This role connects classroom instruction to real-world career application by establishing and sustaining business and industry partnerships, ensuring compliance with SCDE WBL guidelines, managing data reporting and state accountability metrics, and facilitating student placements in career exploration and work-based opportunities.
This position requires travel to different school locations, businesses and various local and state meetings.
Essential Job Functions:
Program Development & Industry Partnerships
- Identify, recruit and sustain partnerships with businesses, chambers of commerce, regional economic development alliances, and postsecondary institutions.
- Conduct on-site safety assessments, employer orientations, and routine site visits to monitor host site environments and training quality.
- Collaborate with CTE program advisory committees and teachers to align workplace opportunities with curriculum standards and high-skill, high-wage, in-demand career pathways.
Student Placement, Coordination, & Monitoring
- Facilitate the continuum of WBL experiences (Career Awareness, Exploration, and Preparation), including job shadowing, structured field studies, registered apprenticeships, internships, cooperative education, and clinical placements.
- Screen, prepare, and match eligible students with appropriate employer sites based on Individual Graduation Plans (IGPs), career goals, and CTE pathways.
- Complete and maintain required SCDE documentation for placements, including Training Agreements and plans, parent/guardian consents, and emergency contact forms.
- Monitor student attendance, workplace performance, and competency attainment through regular site check-ins and formal employer evaluations.
- Facilitates adherence to federal and state Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and South Carolina child labor laws guidelines, hazardous occupation regulations, and student safety protocols.
Data Collection, Compliance, & State Reporting
- Track, and report all district WBL activities, hours, and placements in accordance with SCDE WBL guidelines and district systems (e.g., CTE IQ, PowerSchool).
- Support district staff in identifying and verifying CTE Pathway Completers, industry-recognized credentials, and College and Career Readiness (CCR) indicators.
- Conduct participant and employer follow-up surveys to evaluate program effectiveness.
- Maintain auditable records for state monitoring and federal accountability reviews.
School-Level Support & Career Guidance
- Collaborate with school counselors, career specialists, and teachers to deliver career development initiatives (e.g., career fairs, industry tours, mock interviews, etc).
- Deliver presentations to students, parents, and community stakeholders regarding WBL opportunities, application procedures, and state requirements.
- Provide targeted support to ensure non-traditional students and populations have equitable access to WBL placements.
Professional Collaboration & District Service
- Attend state and regional Education Center meetings, workshops, and events.
- Collaborate with district administration.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Career and Technology Education.
Terms of Employment: 190-contract days per year, 7.5 hours per day, Exempt-level position.
Salary: FMSD Teacher Salary Schedule
Evaluation: Performance of the job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of certified personnel.