Program Supervisor - Readiness and Student Support

Program Supervisor - Work Readiness and Student Support

Central Office

$91,161 - $112,919

Executive Director, Office of College and Career Readiness

OSAS

Yes

Eligible for telecommuting up to 20% (one day per week)

In accordance with the Agreement between the Organization of School Administrators and supervisors and the Detroit Public School Community District the following vacancy is announced:
The Program Supervisor of Work Readiness and Student Supports will serve as the district’s liaison between industry partners, local school departments, and school-level Work Based Learning coordinators; as well as, the first point of contact and communication for parents/guardians related to the district's Work Based Learning, Career Readiness, and Youth Employment initiatives.

The Program Supervisor of Work Readiness and Student Supports will play a key role in CTE compliance, working alongside the Executive Director of College and Career Readiness to ensure the district's CTE programs meet all state and federal requirements. The position also includes supporting the CTE CIP Self Review process, Youth Employment Regulations, and the Michigan Pupil Accounting Rules for program level requirements associated with work-based learning, apprenticeship, and internship experiences.

Additional duties will encompass hosting and organizing workshops, informational meetings, listening sessions for district staff, students, employers, and families.

• Master's degree from an accredited university; degree in counseling, education, social work, or a related field preferred.
• Valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate; a School Counseling endorsement (NT) with experience supporting students in a CTE setting will be considered.
• Evidence of local partnership development such as business/industry boards, trade unions, employers, other school districts, governmental agencies, and community organizations.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse secondary or post-secondary student populations.
• Knowledge of Career & Technical Education (CTE), industry certifications, and career pathways in skilled trades preferred.
• Highly organized, reliable, and self-directed with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, planning events, coordinating schedules, or facilitating professional development or workshops is a plus.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present confidently to groups of students, parents, and community partners.

• Work collaboratively with the Executive Director to develop a project plan and timeline to ensure project deliverables for the Career Readiness and Work Based Learning Seals are met.
• Responsible for managing department budgets for Work Based Learning (WBL) Internship Programs.
• Provide oversight into the issuance of district wide Michigan Youth Work Permits.
• Work with the Executive Director and school WBL staff to implement a competency-based Career Readiness curriculum and certification/seal.
• Assist in Developing Work-Based Learning paid/unpaid internship and registered apprenticeship opportunities in high-demand fields and high-wage careers; in addition to working with school administrators and teachers to implement work-based learning experiences.
• Work with district and school leadership, organizations, and employers to identify and implement a system for students to receive stackable career readiness credentials, certificates, and licenses.
• Provide supervision to the school-level Work Based Learning Coordinators located at high schools and Career Technical Centers.
• Review, collect, monitor student data and performance in the identified CTE programs (i.e. CLNA analysis, SPOPS Reports, Power School, etc.) to ensure students are on track to receive Work-Based Learning Preparation and Training experiences.
• Organize and convene quarterly in-person or virtual meetings, through various models of communication, with key district members on the progress of the Career Readiness and Work Based Learning Seals.
• Support professional development for teachers and support staff and assist with providing subject-matter experts/industry partner support.
• Work with the school counselors, Work Based Learning Coordinators, and Enrollment Teams with reaching students with Career Exploration options/programs.
• Assist students to acquire essential skills for workplace…