POSITION SUMMARY:
The
Internship Coordinator reports to the principal in a high school with a Science
and Technology Program. The Internship
Coordinator facilitates internships for students in research related to senior
projects. The position is responsible
for developing relationships with external agencies, securing internship
positions and monitoring the internships for efficacy.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Handles orientation and enrollment for students who participate in the
school-year science and tech internship program, which includes work experience
with local employers and/or research institutions;
Teaches professional workshops that help students connect their
internship experiences with academic learning and career exploration and
planning;
Coordinates with school administrators, roster chairs, faculty, and
counseling staff to ensure that students successfully participate in the
school-year internship program;
Coordinates with employers and troubleshoots workplace problems;
Communicates with parents as necessary to support the program
coordinator's and employer's work with students;
Refers students needing social or academic help to appropriate service
providers;
Facilitates timecard collection for grading purposes, if interns are paid
by the employer, offers technical assistance when needed;
Maintains accurate data, records, and files to track the activities,
achievements, participation, progress, and status of individual students;
Collects data for analysis, evaluation, and program improvement;
Performs site visits at least once per quarter;
Acts as a liaison between the school and the workplace/research
institution; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Minimum of two to three years professional experience working in the
private, government, or not-for-profit sectors outside the schools;
Minimum of one year experience successful teaching experience working in
a school-based or a college/university setting; high school experience
recommended;
Experience in teaching Research Practicum and/or successful experience
working in a research laboratory;
Knowledge of the Science and Tech program and students targeted for
school-year internship participation;
Experience working with high-school-age youth;
Experience providing instruction in a classroom setting in research;
Knowledge of the school district and students targeted for school-year
internship participation;
Demonstrated professional development experience at the school and/or
system level;
Ability to work with school teams to exercise initiative in carrying out
duties/responsibilities;
Demonstrated computer/educational technology skills (including
proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel);
Strong interpersonal and human relations skills; and
Strong written and oral communication skills, including public speaking
and listening skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's
degree (required) and master's degree (preferred) in science, engineering or
mathematics.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is
eligible for a Professional Certificate in science, mathematics, or technology
education issued by the Maryland State Department of Education.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.