COORDINATOR, ACADEMIC PROGRAM (JOB ID: 65969)

• Develops a sequential and intensive career exploration and preparation program that readies students for careers within the hospitality/tourism, health care, and transportation industries and creates and/or coordinates a broad range of career exploration and preparation activities for students with identified disabilities, incorporating existing curriculum and activities.
• Works closely with teachers, support staff, students, families, and community agencies to implement the program.
• Develops internship and employment opportunities with large and small businesses, community agencies, and other entities and serves as a liaison with the Denver Division of Workforce Development for all aspects of the year-round paid internship program.
• Coordinates the summer internship program; sets up recruitment and intake processes, provides job readiness training, develops internship sites, provides job coaching, and collects data and required paperwork for up to 60 students.
• Incorporates job readiness training and evaluation of student performance into internship programs.

• Creates structured transition processes to institutions of higher education, certification programs, and on-the-job training opportunities for students enrolled in the career path program.

• Collects and analyzes program data to evaluate program outcomes and effectiveness and submits an annual report on program outcomes and achievements.
• Researches funding opportunities for long-term sustainability.

• Five (5) or more years of experience in program development and management as well as a strong understanding of youth with disabilities and workforce development practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office/Google products including Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides.
• Effective time management, program planning, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effectively handles multiple demands and competing deadlines.
• Ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance.
• Proven ability to build collaborations with government and community agencies.
• High degree of integrity in handling confidential information.
• Success developing internship sites and employment opportunities for youth with disabilities.
• Strong public speaking skills; able to represent the program in a variety of arenas.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129
• Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397
• Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244
• Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools