Professional Studies Facilitator for the 2024-2025 school year.

F.L.S.A. Exempt

Park Hill Professional Studies provides students with the opportunity to connect classroom learning with career exploration. Professional Studies Facilitators provide students with a personalized internship experience coupled with ongoing mentorship to support students in mastering professional skills.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold proper certification according to the state of Missouri.

REPORTS TO: Director of Professional Studies

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: New teachers 190 days; returning teachers 186 days with benefits provided according to the Park Hill School District and Park Hill National Education Association Agreement.

JOB GOAL: To facilitate the learning process and professional experiences within the Professional Studies coursework.

• Understand and bridge the culture of education and the work industry.
• Employs a variety of effective instructional strategies to assist students within the Professional Studies coursework and off site professional experiences.
• Assists in the recruitment, development and retention of business and industry partners that result in the following investments:
  • Professional Studies curriculum review and design, inclusive of project, problem and professional based learning.
  • Guest speakers
  • Guest Learning Facilitators
  • Mentorships
  • Internships
• Monitors student progress and adjusts instruction or professional mentorship accordingly.
• Develops and manages effective communication strategies with students, parents and partners.
• Manages supervision of students in the adherence to business ethics expectations, i.e. professionalism, dress code, attendance, behavior and code of conduct.
• Works collaboratively with other staff and students to develop a student-centered climate for growth within an innovative environment.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Abides by Missouri statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Attends meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.