Work-Based Learning Specialist

Albemarle High School

2026-27 School Year

 

 

 

Are you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? Then look no further! 

 

In Albemarle County Public Schools, we work together as a team to end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children’s success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds. We will know every student! 

 

Why Work in Our Schools

Here are just a few reasons why both new and experienced educators choose to join our team:

• Strong instructional support and mentoring from our building administrators, instructional coaches, learning technology integrators, diversity resource teachers, and equity specialists
• A wide range of professional development opportunities, including our New Teacher Academy and many other learning experiences held throughout the year for new and experienced teachers
• Competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more
• The opportunity to work in a close-knit, supportive community where you can continue to grow as a professional

Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools.

 

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Responsible for leading school efforts to develop and coordinate a comprehensive program to provide work-based learning experiences for all students by supporting, planning, and prioritizing goals and strategicactions, developing common best practices aligned to national, state and division level goals and standards,measuring impact and outcomes including contributing to Division and VDOE reporting and requirementsand, incorporating the Division’s culturally responsive practices and approaches to achieving equitableoutcomes for all students.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops, coordinates, and supports guaranteed work-based learning opportunities for all students;
• Promotes a culture of work-based learning awareness, preparedness and exploration within the schoolby planning and delivering programming that encourages pathway exploration and workforcereadiness;
• Coordinates and plans multifaceted regional and school-based events, opportunities, initiatives andfield experience trips to expand authentic learning experiences; in order to prepare students for themost current conditions of the workplace and industry.
• Coaches and supports instructors embedding work-based learning experiences aligned with theircurriculum into their coursework in order to enhance the learning experience for all students; Leadsthe school's efforts to develop and coordinate a comprehensive program that provides work-basedlearning experiences for all students, as appropriate to meet their goals;
• Facilitates career exploration courses for students;
• Establishes and maintains a working relationship with partners who provide work-based learningopportunities;
• Provides school leadership support and supports student Academic and Career Plan Portfoliodevelopment;
• Develops and maintains a career resource center for students;
• Provides one-on-one career coaching for students in need of individualized support;
• Supervises and supports students participating in summer work-based learning,
• Partners with pathway teachers and industry partners to coordinate advisory groups;
• Collects and reports data on career and pathway interests and all work and community-based learningexperiences;
• Provides expertise on work-based learning requirements, opportunities, and child labor regulations toschool, feeder pattern, and community stakeholders;
• Assists in the administration of career and post-secondary assessments for all students that supportthe District's mission and goals;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Coordinates regional and school-based initiatives and field trips to expand authentic learningexperiences;
• Assists in the administration of career and post-secondary assessments for all students that supportthe District's mission and goals;
• Develops and maintains a resource center for students;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to connect with students; ability to work cooperatively with teachers, administrators, parents, otherstaff, and employers; ability to work independently; ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative; ability touse technology, and the ability to communicate with members of the business community.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required. Must be certified as ateacher or eligible to be certified for a full renewable VA teaching license. Experience in one or more of thefollowing areas: career and technical education, vocational assessment, human resources, workforcedevelopment, special education, or counseling.

 

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:
Works typically in a school setting in offices and classrooms with light lifting of audio and computerequipment from 10-30 pounds. Daily contact is made with students, building principals and school staff.Occasional contact is made with parents, community groups and employers.

 

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