Virtual Workplace Learning Specialist Teacher – Indiana Statewide

Virtual Workplace Learning Specialist Teacher – Indiana Statewide Job ID: 21891 Location: Indiana Statewide Indiana Virtual Workplace Learning Specialist Teacher – Indiana Statewide Our Mission: The mission of the Hoosier College and Career Academy is to provide personalized, virtual learning opportunities to all Indiana students regardless of circumstances and abilities. Our Vision: Through virtual platforms, research-based academic standards, and meaningful partnerships, we will prepare today’s learners for tomorrow’s ever-changing career and academic opportunities. Join with us in helping students in grades 7-12 reach their true potential and enjoy teaching from the comfort and safety of your home! Position Summary: The Workplace Learning Specialist Teacher is an Indiana state-certified educator responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and instructing work-based learning (WBL) experiences, internships, and career-readiness initiatives in an online environment. Instead of traditional classroom lecture delivery, this specialist manages the bridge between academic instruction and real-world employment. The teacher provides instruction on professional skills, fosters relationships with employer partners across Indiana, monitors student progress at external work sites, and guides students through their post-secondary preparation using specialized virtual tools. Essential Functions – Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Instructional/Curricular Effectively apply working knowledge of the Indiana Work-Based Learning framework, K12 career readiness curriculum, and Online School platforms. Develop and deliver synchronous and asynchronous instruction focusing on employability skills, workplace professional expectations, resume building, and interview preparation. Support students and parents with workplace placement logistics, training plans, and compliance setup. Develop effective instructional tools and digital portfolios to supplement and enhance the career development experience. Coordination & Partnership Management Cultivate and maintain meaningful partnerships with Indiana businesses, industries, and community organizations to secure virtual and regional workplace learning opportunities for students. Collaborate with employer mentors to establish student learning objectives and track performance metrics at their work sites. Work actively with students and parents to develop and monitor a comprehensive plan for post-secondary success via online tools like Career Builder and Career Cruising. Communication Contact students regularly via email, phone, or virtual meetings to provide coaching on workplace experiences and track assignment milestones. Respond within an appropriate timeframe (usually one business day) to student, parent, and employer inquiries. Participate in weekly teacher conference calls with the Academic Administrator and attend regularly scheduled face-to-face and virtual staff meetings. Records Management & Compliance Develop, verify, and maintain student academic progress logs, legal work hour tracking, and training agreements in compliance with Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) standards. Develop and maintain a process for tracking and entering student work hours into InTERs Generate formal reports on student performance and site evaluations. Alert administrators of any concerns regarding student progress, attendance, or safety issues at a workplace environment. Community & Assessment Organize orientations, career fairs, employer panels, and educational activities for students, families, and business partners. Work with administration to ensure workplace experiences support state graduation pathways and employability credentials. Serve as a proctor for site-based proctored exams and state assessments as required per school policy. Qualifications Minimum Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree AND Three (3) years of successful teaching experience within a virtual setting OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates and Licenses: Active Indiana State teaching certification. Hold or be eligible for an Indiana Workplace Specialist license or a Work-Based Learning endorsement. Other Required Qualifications A shared view of the virtual academy’s mission and vision. Strong knowledge of Indiana’s career pathways, labor market trends, and employability skills standards. An ability to support and guide adults (employers and parents) as well as students. Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and time-management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web-based databases. Ability to travel 25% of the time across assigned geographic areas to support student placements and partner sites. Ability to pass a required background check. Desired Qualifications Experience overseeing student internships, cooperative education programs, or CTSOs (e.g., SkillsUSA). Experience working with student information systems To Apply for This Position: Please follow this link into the IDOE Career Site Nimble to create your profile, and any other document that you wish to have considered, and apply directly for this position – https://app.hirenimble.com/jobview/110843. Benefits: In return for your hard work, Hoosier College and Career Academy offers an attractive combination of salary and outstanding benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience and education level. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.