Job Title: Work Based Learning Teacher
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Classification Group: Licensed/Certified
Supervising Position: Director or designee
Pay Plan: Certified/Licensed
Pay Range: Certified/Licensed Salary Schedule
Last Updated: April 30, 2026
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JOB SUMMARY: Facilitates career-oriented education by teaching internship courses, coordinating work-based learning experiences, and serving as a liaison between Cherry Creek School District, students, families, and business and industry partners. This role is responsible for establishing and managing internship opportunities, determining student eligibility in collaboration with home high school counselors, and ensuring compliance with CTE program requirements. The WBL Teacher also manages industry partnerships and utilizes data systems to track student progress and program outcomes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time 1. Manage WBL student placement for internships, including scheduling, enrollment, onboarding, and logistical support. Daily 30% 2. Teach WBL Seminar courses to prepare and support students in work-based learning experiences Weekly 10% 3. Promote ongoing WBL and internship opportunities to the school community, including students, teachers, counselors, and industry partners through multiple communication channels Weekly 10% 4. Build and maintain relationships with Internship & Job Shadow sites and support sites in transition to Pre-Apprenticeships & Apprenticeships in collaboration with Partner of Apprenticeship Weekly 10% 5. Monitor and evaluate student performance at internship sites through site visits, employer feedback, and student reflections. Weekly 10% 6. Maintain and manage Salesforce records for work-based learning students and programs Weekly 10% 7. Partner with the Work-based Learning Team to create valuable WBL experiences, processes and procedures, and curricula Weekly 5% 8. Manage compliance requirements and accurate data collection and reporting. Monthly 5% 9. Represent the CCSD WBL Team at industry events, conferences, and community engagements to promote programs and expand partnerships. Monthly 5% 10. Collaborate with the Work-based Learning Team and Career & Innovation Department to support departmental mission and vision Daily 5% TOTAL 100% REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.
- Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
- Minimum of two (2) years of professional work experience in a career and technical education field or related industry
- Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) secondary teaching license or CTE authorization
- Ability to obtain Secondary CTE Work-based Learning Coordinator Credential within six (6) months of hire
- Colorado driver’s license
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders including students, families, educators, and business partners
- Strong presentation skills across various settings
- Experience establishing partnerships with business and industry
- Experience organizing groups, coordinating activities, and supervising projects with an emphasis on innovation and student achievement
- Advanced knowledge of Colorado Career and Technical Education
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced interpersonal relations and teamwork skills
- Advanced problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
- Advanced leadership and management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments effectively and efficiently
- Ability and willingness to become proficient in multiple digital platforms and information systems, including but not limited to Oracle, Schoology, PowerSchool, Salesforce, etc.
- Commitment to following Board of Education policies, district policies, and departmental procedures
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Normal school district and office environment
- Moderate physical effort (lifting up to 25 pounds)
- Frequent standing and walking
- Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pulling, and pushing
- Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision
- Eye/hand coordination
- Usually a moderate noise level
- May occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions when traveling to various district sites
- Willingness to flex workday and work outside of regular business hours as needed
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.
- Experience working in the public sector, specifically public education
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
- Knowledge of secondary work-based learning programs including internships, apprenticeships, and industry sponsored projects
- Experience developing and implementing educational marketing campaigns
- Experience developing and implementing events
- Experience working with industry partners in a K-12 education setting
- Experience working independently to identify and develop new leads for outbound prospecting
- Experience building, managing, and advancing industry partnerships to support strategic goals
- Experience securing in-kind and equipment donations through proactive outreach and partnership development
- Experience in aligning CTE education programs with local/regional workforce and labor market needs
- Ability to serve as a connector between education and industry, translating workforce needs into programmatic outcomes for CTE programs
- Strong networking and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage senior-level industry partners
- Experience collaborating across internal teams (teachers, administrators) to implement industry partnership driven initiatives and strategic outcomes
- Strong communication and presentation skills, particularly with external stakeholders and industry audiences
- Experience leveraging data to evaluate program effectiveness and inform partnership strategy
- Ability to understand macro and micro economic labor needs/data
- Understanding of district wide CTE programing/certifications and its alignment to workforce needs
