Real World Learning Coordinator - Lindbergh High School

• First Contracted Day: 7/1/25
• Salary to be determined, commensurate with experience
• Full benefits included

Summary:  The Real-World Learning Coordinator plays a crucial role in the success of Lindbergh’s development of Diploma + opportunities for students. This impactful position requires engagement with local businesses and community partners to develop mutually beneficial opportunities for students, including internships and client-connected projects.  As a part of the high school building leadership team, the coordinator will recruit and engage students in opportunities and support teachers in accessing real-world learning for classroom instruction.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uses specialized and advanced knowledge related to teaching, learning, and public relations, using independent judgment and discretion to advance student opportunities post-high school. 
• Establishes and maintains relationships with business, community, and regional partners to provide real-world learning opportunities for students, ensuring that students will graduate with the market value assets, known as Diploma +, required for opportunities and success in post-secondary experiences.
• Works with stakeholders, both internal and external, to set expectations and overcome barriers to ensure that all Lindbergh High School students have an opportunity to engage and benefit from real-world learning activities, including client-connected projects, internships, and apprenticeships.
• Develops and monitors district internship processes, including placement and evaluation of students in those experiences. Mentors and coaches students as necessary to support student success. 
• Coaches students on communication and workplace readiness skills.
• Coordinates ongoing and effective student experiences through community outreach including, but not limited to the Career Advisory Council, the Lindbergh Schools Foundation, and Workforce Development partnerships.
• Tracks, analyzes, and reports data of internships, apprenticeships, and client-connected projects as well as post-graduate certifications and experience.
• Support Career Technical Education programming to grow student opportunities and track participation.
• Other duties as assigned that support the Real World Learning Design and Plan initiative.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in an area of education and/or business/marketing required 
• Proven expertise in workforce development
• Ability to network with business partners
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with community members, educators, students, and administrators

About Lindbergh Schools

Lindbergh Schools is committed to helping students succeed not only in academics, but also in life. We prepare students for success through innovative instruction and a focus on collaboration, creativity, communication and critical thinking. This high-quality education for all students is propelled by strong community support, and a team of excellent teachers, support staff and administrators.

 

We believe that a diverse community of students, employees and families contributes to an environment where all are supported and individual strengths are developed. Each year, we serve more than 7,100 students at 11 different campuses, including one high school, two middle schools, six elementary schools and two early childhood education centers. We are home to eight National Schools of Character and six National Blue Ribbon Schools.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Lindbergh Schools considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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