Specialist - Work-Based Learning

Teacher/Professional
- District Office
- Career & Technical Education

Job Number

Start Date

Open Date 08/07/2026

Closing Date

Strengthen the connection between K-12 education and industry, equipping students with real-world experiences, essential skills, and preparation for postsecondary success by overseeing a menu of industry and work force engagement opportunities. These opportunities include school-based activities, mentoring, practicum or internships, career talks, and job shadowing. The Specialist will facilitate student learning through recruiting prospective business mentors, working with AISD to vet all volunteers, providing mentor training to faculty, students, and volunteers while working in conjunction with school faculty to develop a mentorship curriculum, arrange for guest speakers, and job shadowing events.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• Valid Texas CTE teaching certification (preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum three years of teaching experience as a classroom teacher (preferred)
• Minimum of three years of experience in supervising various work-based learning programs and the skills required to supervise a quality program. (preferred)

I. INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Knowledge of Career and Technical Education programs
• Identify, develop, and advocate for paid/unpaid practicum opportunities in Arlington and the surrounding area businesses/industries for high school students in AISD
• Maintain and submit a weekly log of employer contacts to the appropriate CTE administrative staff

II. SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATE

• The CTE Work-Based Learning Specialist will work with CTC administrative staff, high school practicum teachers, all P-TECH administrative staff, and CTE department staff to work jointly in developing new sites in the Arlington and surrounding areas
• Supports the district goals and objectives
• Relates to all CTE staff and students in ways that convey equality and mutual respect
• Responds appropriately to situations that could impair the teaching and learning process or could threaten the safety and well-being of students and staff

III. SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT

• Coordinate, conduct, or participate in activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school including submission of a year-long program of activities
• Demonstrate leadership ability
• Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with other professionals
• Collaborate with counselors to assist in strategic placement and scheduling of students in practicum classes
• Collaborate with counselors to prepare all students for interviews, through workshops, written materials and/or one-on-one phone calls/meetings
• Collaborate with counselors to create and implement workshop sessions on professional etiquette, practicum readiness, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, and career transition
• Collaborate with counselors to provide informational meetings and events to students and parents
• Identify, develop, and advocate for teacher, counselor, and administrator externship opportunities in Arlington and the surrounding area businesses/industries for CTE staff.

IV. ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

• Ensure all practicum training agreements are completed accurately, and are kept securely
• Ensure that all updated/approved documents are signed by the appropriate party(s)
• Ensure that the appropriate Release of Insurance and agreements are provided to participants (Employers) and any other required documents
• Assist practicum teachers to provide employers and students with the most current, up-to-date practicum documents
• Assist practicum teachers to maintain the records of all students who participate in a practicum
• Ensure all practicum agreements are renewed on an annual basis (calendar year)
• Maintain and formulate an Employer Packet that is reviewed with practicum teachers, employers, CTE administrative team
• Collaborate with practicum teachers to update student and employer records in a timely and consistent manner
• Submit all marketing materials, publications, forms, letters, presentations, etc. to CTE Director for approval before distribution
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