SY24-25 PER SESSION VACANCY NOTICE # 1483: Teacher - Work, Learn & Grow WLG Monitor Fall 2024 (Division of Specialized Instruction and Student Support)

(CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND PROGRAMMATIC APPROVAL; this position is subject to budget approval and availability and may be withdrawn at any time)

 

POSITION:            

Work, Learn & Grow (WLG) Monitor (approximately 10 positions) 

Division of Specialized Instruction and Student Support (DSISS), Special Education Office Jonathan Santiago – Program Supervisor

 

LOCATION:  

Assignments are located throughout the five boroughs.

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:        

Applicant must be a NYCDOE Licensed Teacher

 

SELECTION CRITERIA:  

Applicant must be rated satisfactory, effective, or highly effective for the past three years

Minimum four years’ experience in middle or high school 

Experience in career preparation, exploration, Work-Based Learning and/or Project-Based Learning 

Must have knowledge of the New York State Career Development and Occupational Studies Commencement (CDOS) Standards

Familiar with Academic and Personal Behaviors 

Familiar with the requirements to obtain the CDOS or SACC credential

Ability to implement and teach a virtual or blended Work-Based Learning curriculum

Three years minimum experience in job training or pre-job skills development of secondary level students with disabilities 

Ability to meet deadlines 

Demonstrated qualities of organizational skills 

Excellent written and oral communication skills

 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Conduct Level III vocational assessments of Work, Learn & Grow (WLG) applicants ages 16 and older.

Conduct weekly Provider-led work-based learning training and guidance sessions to students in an in-person and/or remote environment based on DYCD approved methods during the learning component of WLG.

Create and/or maintain weekly student timekeeping logs.

Deliver and collect timesheets ensuring that the participants and worksite supervisors are completing them accurately.

Responsible for the timely completion, maintenance and accuracy of all necessary program records and required DYCD documents inclusive of entering participants' hours worked into the YEPS database, submitting properly completed and signed adjustment requests as needed, and entering feedback into YEPS.

Conduct pre-assessments of each approved worksite prior to the start date of the internship component of the WLG program to ensure its safety and suitability as a workplace for participants.

Conduct weekly visits to worksites to assess the progress of the participants including their ability to do the work, whether or not they are reporting to work as required, ensuring that they are following program guidelines for workplace etiquette and professionalism, providing guidance continuously, and ensuring that the worksite remains a safe and suitable environment for participants.

Write informative weekly assessments of the worksite visits based on the WLG program's guidelines including briefly interviewing participants and worksite supervisors and entering these assessments into YEPS.

Collect and deliver documents to worksites and participants as required.

Complete worksite evaluation and program recommendations inclusive of data entry into DYCD’s YEPS system.

Prepare and submit to the Supervisor of Worksite Monitors communication regarding any concerns that may arise.

Immediately notify the Supervisor of Worksite Monitors and the borough program lead of any incident with a participant or worksite.

Ensure that all summaries, reports, assessments, and other work are submitted by the end of each work week.

Provide a means for staff, participants, and worksites to make contact by phone and email.

Follow all protocols for any urgent situations that may arise.

Communicate effectively and professionally with students, families, colleagues, and partners/worksites.

Be available for the entire shift of the participants.

Other related tasks as may be required.

 

WORK SCHEDULE:  

Commencing October 7, 2024; ending April 25, 2025

Monday through Friday – 4:00PM to 8:00PM

Saturday and Sunday: TBD by Program Supervisor

 

Hours up to, but not limited to the approximate number of hours listed. Additional hours granted upon the approval of the hiring manager.

 

SALARY:             

Per Session rates as per the relevant union/organization of the advertised title (Collective Bargaining Agreement).  Contingent Upon Funding Availability.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Send application: OP 175, copy of resume and cover letter by 9/26/24 to: Jonathan Santiago at jsantiago27@schools.nyc.gov 

 

 

PLEASE INCLUDE THE ABOVE CIRCULAR NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION

 

If you have any questions about this activity, please e-mail jsantiago27@schools.nyc.gov  

 

 

Please visit the New York City Department of Education website for more information on per session opportunities: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/careers/other-jobs-in-schools/per-session-jobs