JOB TITLE: Career Internship Teacher      

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Missouri Teacher Certificate, preferably in Social Studies, Business, Family, & Consumer Sciences or Marketing.
• Previous experience working with high school students, preferably in an internship.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Passion for education, mentorship, and the ability to inspire and empower students during their internship experience.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills. Responsible, diligent, and conscientious with a strong commitment to professional growth.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Canvas and/or online learning preferred.
• Effective written communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
• Experience with business partnerships and internships preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Director, Work-Based Learning                                                    

JOB GOAL:

The goal of this position is to dramatically increase the number of students engaged in a career internship. The role of the Career Internship Teacher is a unique opportunity designed for educators passionate about guiding and shaping the next generation of high school students interested in exploring diverse career paths. The teacher will create relevant online course work related to employability skills and Portrait of a Graduate competencies. Additionally, the teacher will be responsible for teaching the internship course, which will meet face to face with students on a weekly basis in a classroom setting and/or virtually.

The Career Internship Teacher will guide students through structured learning experiences, aiding them in acquiring practical skills, industry insights, and professional conduct by meeting with students about overall interest and connecting with business/professionals to find appropriate placements and ensure expectations are met. 

Once placement has occurred the teacher will visit the student at the job site 2-3 times per semester (Per DESE guidelines) to ensure partnership expectations are being met for both students, companies, and organizations. This position spans the duration of a semester, extending over several weeks to facilitate a transformative learning experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Actively recruit students for internships and regularly communicate with classroom teachers and building administrators.
• Design and develop a structured curriculum tailored to the specific career focus of the internship program.
• Deliver engaging and informative orientations, lessons, workshops, or seminars that combine theoretical concepts with practical application in the chosen career field.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and guidance to intern students, supporting their professional growth and personal development.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to help students navigate challenges within their internships sharing both achievements and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with internship coordinators, industry professionals, and colleagues to ensure seamless integration of classroom learning with practical internship experiences.
• Coordinate with external partners or organizations to enrich internship opportunities and provide diverse learning experiences.
• Actively recruit and meet with business partners that are willing to host student interns.
• Deliver internship orientations to students, families, and hosting business partners.
• Develop assessment tools and criteria to evaluate students’ progress and performance throughout their internship experiences.
• Maintain accurate records of students’ progress, assessments, achievements, and time logs during the internship.
• Ensure compliance with program policies, safety protocols, and educational standards during all internship activities.
• Provide periodic updates of progress to the Industry Executive Council.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The individual who holds this position is regularly required to walk, hear and speak and must have close moderate and distance vision ability. This individual must be able to travel between district facilities. The position requires a moderate amount of travel and physical activity.

CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is consistent with typical office/school environment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work calendar to be established by the Board of Education. Benefits according to Board policies. Must be willing to work summer school to complete work with students.

FLSA:   Exempt

RETIREMENT:   Public School Retirement System (PSRS)

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:  Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

CLEARANCES:  Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluations utilizing the Performance Based Teacher Evaluation process.