Learning Specialist jobs in the United States

Job Summary

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE)- Career, Technical and Agricultural Education Department (CTAE) is recruiting for an experienced part-time Work-based Learning Support Specialist. This position will support the school system’s CTAE/Work-based Learning programs in North Georgia with the inclusion and success of students in danger of not graduating. This is a strategy of the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) in the Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Department (CTAE) and is designed to address two major needs in Georgia: the high dropout rate of high school students and the under-prepared workforce. This initiative works to establish and grow partnerships in communities across the state that empower and equip students in danger of not graduating complete high school while gaining real-world job skills and experience, creating a path to personal success and the workforce of the future, giving both urban and rural high school students the skills and support they need to graduate high school and become active members of Georgia’s workforce and economy. The WBL Support Specialist will work under the direction of the State Coordinator of Great Promise Partnership to provide the day-to-day duties needed to assure the ongoing success of the program in their region and support efforts of growing the initiative statewide. The job responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Description of Duties

•         Work with school districts and schools to promote and implement WBL programs, concentrating on at-risk students
•         Maintain and support policies, procedures, guidelines, and best practices to effectively develop and support sites
•         Develop and present information about the initiative to regional stakeholders
•         Engage local chambers of commerce and business groups to secure business and community commitment
•         Work with potential regional business/agency leadership to establish job placement commitment
•         Ensure mentoring and life skills training are available for every at-risk student
•         Work with site personnel on design and implementation
•        Work with and support efforts of Work-based Learning Coordinators and School Counselors at schools to identify students and local job opportunities
•         Be a resource and expert on any aspect of the program
•         Respond to problems promptly and appropriately, provide support and resources for each established program in region to ensure model integrity, risk management and success, including site visits
•         Develop solutions to problems in consultation with the GPP State Coordinator and other staff members
•         Be the go-to resource for local communities in your region regarding employment of at-risk high school students
•         Contribute to reports, newsletters, website content, press releases, brochures and other documents promoting WBL
•         Attend conferences, workshops, seminars, and other events focused on educational issues, workforce development, mentoring and other topics relevant to the initiative as these are identified
•      Participate in workshops, seminars, or other public meetings (or electronic meetings) to explain, promote, or provide training for the initiative
•         Plan and participate in student events and activities
•         Be a valued member of the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and the Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Department (CTAE).
•          Other duties as assigned by the GPP State Coordinator

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:

• Background in education and workforce development
•        Experience in CTAE and Work-based Learning is a must
•         Professional experience working with at-risk teenagers
•         Knowledge of social services available to youth and families, including services for low-income families or individuals
•        Familiarity with the Georgia business community is a plus
•         Flexibility and a can-do attitude are necessary attributes

***There one available position in the following region:1 – North Georgia Region (Counties: Chattooga, Union, Jackson, Clarke, Bartow, Barrow and others as they develop.) WBL Support Specialist must live in the regions for which they serve. This is a remote/telework position based in Downtown Atlanta. Some Statewide travel is required.

Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications may be forwarded to the hiring manager to be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. Due to the large volume of applications received, we cannot provide application status information. 

It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices.  The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and each associated State School is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. The GaDOE utilizes the program to verify employment eligibility of individuals hired on or after July 1, 2007.