Learning; WBL Advisor

Macon County R-1 School District (MO) Macon Area Career & Technical Education Center - Macon, Missouri

This job is also posted in Macon County R-1 School District (MO)

Job : 5547526

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

The Macon R-1 School District is accepting applications for a Work-Based Learning (WBL) Advisor beginning the  school year  successful candidate will develop and lead a district-wide work-based learning system that connects students to meaningful, career-aligned experiences. This role focuses on building strong employer partnerships, defining clear tiers of work-based learning, and ensuring students have equitable access to high-quality opportunities such as job shadows, internships, cooperative education, and school-based enterprises.

The WBL Advisor ensures all work-based learning experiences are well-organized, compliant, and aligned to workforce and career pathway needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education
• DESE issued teaching or Career & Technical Education certificate
• Experience in work-based learning, career education, workforce development, or employer engagement
• Knowledge of Missouri DESE CTE requirements, Perkins V accountability, and youth employment regulations.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with educators, employers, students, families, and community partners

Working Conditions:

This position primarily operates in a school and community-based environment and requires frequent interaction with employers and industry partners. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for employer meetings, student placements, or community events.

Essential Responsibilities:

Work-Based Learning Program Design & Oversight

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Work-Based Learning framework that defines multiple tiers of WBL (e.g., career awareness, career exploration, career preparation, and career training).
• Align WBL experiences with DESE guidance, Perkins V indicators, and career education program goals.
• Create clear procedures, timelines, and expectations for students, instructors, and employers, participating in WBL.
• Develop and maintain WBL handbooks, forms, training materials, and evaluation tools.

Business & Industry Partnerships:

• Build, expand, and maintain strong partnerships with local and regional employers and workforce partners.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the District and business partners for work-based learning opportunities.
• Coordinate employer engagement activities such as job shadows, site visits, mentoring, and internships.
• Ensure employer partners provide safe, meaningful, and career-relevant learning experiences.

Student Placement & Supervision:

• Coordinate and oversee student placement into appropriate work-based learning experiences.
• Match students to placements based on career interests, readiness, and program alignment.
• Monitor student participation, attendance, and performance in collaboration with instructors and employers.
• Support student development of employability skills including professionalism, communication, and workplace expectations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records for all work-based learning placements.

Access, Equity & Outreach:

• Expand equitable access to work-based learning opportunities for all students, including special populations.
• Collaborate with instructors, counselors, and administrators to remove barriers to participation.
• Promote work-based learning opportunities to students, families, employers, and community stakeholders.
• Assist with marketing materials, presentations, and outreach related to WBL opportunities.

Collaboration & Reporting:

• Collaborate closely with the Career Services Counselor to align WBL participation with career readiness tracking, Perkins reporting, and postsecondary outcomes.
• Work with instructors to ensure work-based learning reinforces classroom instruction and technical skill development.
• Provide regular updates to the administration on participation, partnerships, and program…