0000-2-RAP-03 Construction Workforce Specialist RAP - Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)

Job Title: Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) – RAP Construction Workforce Specialist

Reports to: RAP Director 

Work Schedule: Full-time position (1.0 FTE) - 180 days - 7.5 hours per day

Salary: Per Marysville Education Association Negotiated Salary Schedule

Position Summary:

The Regional Apprenticeship Pathways (RAP) Construction Workforce Specialist engages, inspires, and prepares construction pre-apprentices by developing their foundational employability tools and skills through career exploration, résumé and portfolio development, interview preparation, and other professional readiness learning experiences that support informed career decision-making. Through rich and relevant instruction, industry engagement, and individualized coaching, the Specialist prepares each pre-apprentice to meet high standards and secure employment in the construction trades upon graduation. The RAP Construction Workforce Specialist will occasionally engage in after-hours and weekend events. *Please include an original, non-AI-generated cover letter with your application that highlights specific examples of how your experience aligns with this role. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years of leadership in construction trades or a related field, including hiring, supervision, and workforce development, or equivalent education, endorsements, certifications, and experience that meet the requirements of the position.
• Experience providing construction workplace readiness instruction and on-the-job coaching, supported by hands-on familiarity with construction tools.
• Able to plan and deliver engaging lessons on career exploration, portfolio and résumé development, construction trades entry requirements, and interview preparation. 
• Strong commitment to preparing pre-apprentices for success in the construction industry by connecting pre-apprentices with construction job shadows, internships, and full-time career opportunities, demonstrated by measurable outcomes.
• Proven capability in relationship-building and professional communication skills.
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance and proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later).  
• Ability to meet required district clearances, immunization, and training requirements.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Valid Washington State Career & Technical Education and Washington State Teacher certificates with endorsement preferred.
• Familiarity with various union and merit construction employment processes preferred.
• Current construction industry relationships preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations preferred.

Essential Job Functions: This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. 

Instruction & Student Development

• Cultivate a learning environment that motivates pre-apprentices to engage and demonstrate enthusiasm for learning.
• Model, uphold, and enforce RAP behavioral expectations while monitoring student safety to maintain an orderly, productive learning environment.
• Demonstrate strong student management while leading aspiring tradespeople through career exploration and preparation experiences both in and out of the classroom setting.
• Basic knowledge of and comfort engaging in hands-on work with construction tools and equipment.  
• Support pre-apprentices in meeting Washington State Apprenticeship & Training Council minimum qualifications through individualized goal setting, career-path planning, soft-skills coaching, and guidance in securing entry-level construction employment.
• Provide individualized coaching on résumés, portfolios, cover letters, applications, and interview preparation.
• Deliver district-adopted curriculum lessons on employability skills, workplace expectations, professional communication, and career readiness while documenting student progress and maintaining accurate grading records.
• Build rapport with staff, pre-apprentices, parents, and industry partners through regular professional interactions. 
• Direct and support visiting trade partners, instructional assistants, volunteers, and student aides.
• Maintain high levels of organization, data-collection systems, consistent proactive communication, follow-through, vision, and flexibility while shaping a developing role.
• Comply with the Code of Professional Conduct, all district policies, and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Industry Engagement & Employment Support

• Cultivate, build, and maintain relationships with both new and current union partners, contractors, and industry organizations.

• Coordinate internships, externships, job shadows, and employment opportunities.

• Stay current on apprenticeship training standards, application timelines, and upcoming apprenticeship enrollment opportunities.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to collaboration by working with RAP partners to promote RAP, contribute during meetings, and effectively execute program goals aligned with RAP’s mission and vision.

Program Coordination

• Organize mock interviews, field trips, partner visits, and RAP program career experience

• Maintain accurate records of Industry Recognized Credentials (IRCs) and RAP Certificates

• Serve as the initial and primary point of contact for prospective partners and employers.

• Work as a team member to meet schedules and deadlines.

• Report incidents (child abuse, fights, substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the personal safety of pre-apprentices, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to the education code and district and school policies.

Recruitment & Outreach

• Visit partner schools to recruit prospective pre-apprentices.

• Represent and promote RAP at school and community events.

• Track alumni outcomes and maintain ongoing communication with graduates.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is confined to a work area; required to have precise control of fingers and hand movements; experiences constant interruptions and inflexible deadlines; and must be able to lift, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, kneel, and/or stand for periods of time. The employee is required to deal with distraught and/or angry persons and is exposed to infectious diseases carried by children. The noise level in the work environment is acceptable to this particular environment and can vary depending upon daily activity, but will remain within acceptable ranges.

Evaluation

This position shall be evaluated periodically by the Building Principal/Supervisor pursuant to the currently established district procedures and evaluation criteria. The process shall include an evaluation of the employee’s performance of the above position functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

Marysville School District provides equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion, and training without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, marital status, genetic information, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

The following Marysville School District employees/departments are designated to address questions and complaints of discrimination:

• Civil Rights: Executive Director of Human Resources; 360-965-0071
• Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying: Executive Director of Human Resources; 360-965-0071 
• Title IX:Executive Director of Human Resources; 360-965-0071
• Section 504 and ADA: Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services; 360-965-0174

Discrimination and discriminatory harassment may be reported to the district employee/department listed above by phone at (360) 965-0000. You also have the right to file a written complaint. Address: 4220 80th Street NE, Marysville, WA 98270.

The Marysville School District is a drug- and tobacco-free workplace.

Classification History

Job description developed August 2020.

Job description updated June 2024

Job description updated April 2026.