CTE Transition Specialist: STEM support - Wenatchee School : Job Details

POSITION #271-CLS-08-25 CTE Transition Specialist: STEM Support 7 hours/day - 191 days per year Salary: $23.92-$26.32 per hour Position Summary: The CTE Transition Specialist facilitates a smooth transition into high school and post-secondary opportunities by supporting teachers, students, and families regarding middle and high school program options. This involves meeting with students, families, and school staff to ensure understanding of available courses and their alignment with post-graduation programs. The Specialist collaborates with students and families to identify college and career goals, working backwards to determine necessary programming and coursework. They also act as a liaison between high school staff and community members involved in internship and job shadow opportunities. The CTE Transition Specialist works under the day-to-day direction of certificated staff member(s) and the direct supervision of the Director of Career & Technical Education. The Transition Specialist is responsible for being familiar with school/district policies and procedures that govern their work and their interaction with students, teachers, parents, and community members. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Support students in writing and/or STEM subjects in furtherance of their academic goals. Communicates academic progress consistently with students and parents with respect and confidentiality based on the direction and guidance of staff, administrators, and school/district policies and procedures. Provides technical assistance to students concerning college and career planning, assessment, scholarship, and financial aid research, and preparation and development. Assists students with establishing, developing, pursuing, and meeting individualized postsecondary planning goals and objectives to match student interests and opportunities. Maintains a caseload of students to know the status of each student and co-creates a roadmap and plan of success. Handles confidential student information with tact, discretion, and in compliance with FERPA regulations. Performs clerical duties such as making copies, operating office equipment, and record-keeping. Attends and applies appropriate training as it relates to the job. Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population. Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field (Preferred). Five (5) years of education experience (Preferred). May be required to be certified or to become certified in first aid, CPR, and/or operation of defibrillators. May be required to be trained in specific instructional methodologies in such content areas as college and career readiness, Career Technical Education, reading, writing, and mathematics. Skill in the use of office and computer equipment and use of standard office software and student information system software. Specifically, must have basic computer literacy, to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email management skills. Demonstrate ability to develop effective working relationships with partners, campus officials, staff and community agencies, schools and students, and families of diverse backgrounds. Able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing tasks and priorities. Able to assist, console, and manage students who may be emotional, distraught, or frustrated. Able to remain calm, focused, and in control when working with students, parents, guardians, and community members who may be difficult and challenging to engage. Able to follow written and verbal direction, take the initiative to seek clarity, and take action when needed. Be or become knowledgeable and supportive of classroom management and student discipline procedures. Constantly exhibit command and proper enunciation, spelling, syntax, and use of the English language to assist and model proper language usage by students. Able to organize work and set priorities for accomplishing work in a timely and effective manner. Able to protect the confidentiality of student information consistent with FERPA requirements and good judgment. Able to work collaboratively and effectively with staff, students, parents, volunteers, and community members. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED. UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by Public School Employees. BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). 180 - 219 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days and 11 holidays. 220 - 259 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 3 personal leave days and 11 holidays. 260 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days, 14 holidays and 12 vacation days. Tuition reimbursement, 50% up to $450 per year for qualified expenses. Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working. Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The Wenatchee School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning, Teaching, and Schools, [email protected], 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 ###-#### You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district's nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here: Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210P DECLARACIN DE NO DISCRIMINACIN El Distrito Escolar de Wenatchee no discrimina en ningn programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religin, color, origen nacional, edad, condicin de veterano o militar, orientacin sexual, expresin de gnero, identidad de gnero, discapacidad o el uso de un perro gua entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminacin: Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Oficial del Ttulo IX, Coordinador de la Seccin 504, Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas de Gnero y Cumplimiento de HIB: Eric Anderson, Director Ejecutivo de Escuelas, [email protected], 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 ###-#### Puede denunciar la discriminacin y el acoso discriminatorio a cualquier miembro del personal de la escuela o al Coordinador de Derechos Civiles del distrito, mencionado anteriormente. Tambin tiene derecho a presentar una queja (ver ms abajo). Para obtener una copia de la poltica y el procedimiento de no discriminacin de su distrito, comunquese con la escuela o la oficina del distrito o vala en lnea aqu: Poltica 3210 y Procedimiento 3210P AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER