FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FRAMINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL 

TITLE:

Internship Coordinator

2024-2025 School year

POSITION SUMMARY:

The collaboration between the Internship Coordinator and the Career Development Coordinator is instrumental in managing student internships at the College and Career Center's Student Success Academy. Moreover, the Coordinator will spearhead the development of programs and practices at FHS, facilitating work-based learning opportunities that benefit students aspiring to pursue post-secondary education.

OUR MISSION:

Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students. Our mission statement guides our work: Through a comprehensive education, we aim to create and empower free-thinking, responsible citizens who can participate equally in our rich and diverse community. FPS and the community stand united in our core values: Providing a safe, inclusive, culturally responsive teaching and learning environment; Engaging antiracist and responsible civic advocates; Respecting diversity of thought, learners, cultures, and community; Fostering learning and healthy growth of all students and staff; Ensuring every school will be an active, participatory, equitable community.

Diversity among teachers undoubtedly advances the academic achievement of students. Compliance obligations establish a baseline which we seek to exceed. As a district, Framingham Public Schools is committed to achieving, developing, and maintaining a workforce reflective of the rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity of our students. Framingham Public Schools aims to teach our children, and ourselves, to be culturally proficient and inclusive in order to live, learn, and work together in a vibrant and diverse world.  

Indeed, Framingham Public Schools is committed to inspiring our school community to be accepting and willing to learn from individuals with differing backgrounds. Our goal is to reflect the diverse community we serve and create a great place to work for everyone by embracing the individual skills, perspectives, and experiences our people bring to the workplace and harnessing these for high performance and improved service delivery. We want our employees to feel included, valued, and respected and have access to equal opportunity, which supports full participation at work. Framingham Public Schools seeks to retain the diverse talent in our workforce and support our people to maintain a long and productive working career.

Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from persons with disabilities and who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

High School Diploma

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Framingham Public Schools seeks candidates whose background, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of education. Also, we are interested in candidates who will bring to their professional practice the perspective that comes from a non-traditional educational background or an understanding of the experiences of those underrepresented in the educational field.

SKILLS AND ABILITY:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read and comprehend documents such as memos, safety rules, and procedure manuals; to express ideas clearly in written and oral communication; to work as a team member; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community; to embrace a proactive and solution-focused approach to meeting student needs; to work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner, and to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Committee policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

• Foster Positive Relationships: Establish and maintain cooperative, constructive, and genuine relationships with both students and faculty. Build rapport with students, offering support and guidance throughout their internship journey.
• Student Meeting Coordination: Plan and conduct regular meetings with student interns to address pertinent topics such as career exploration, professional work attitude and behavior, and fostering positive employer-employee relationships. Create a supportive space for students to share their experiences and seek guidance.
• Facilitate School-Internship Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between school administrators, faculty, students, and internship host partners. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize student learning opportunities and experiences. Ensure effective communication, coordination, and alignment among all parties involved.
• Data Analysis and Program Evaluation: Collect and analyze data regarding the program's progress in meeting student needs. Use insights gained to make necessary adjustments and improvements. Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the internship program and recommend enhancements accordingly.
• Caregiver Communication: Provide outreach and information to caregivers regarding internship placement, progress, and schedules as needed. Ensure open lines of communication, keeping caregivers informed and engaged in their student's internship experience.
• Administrative Responsibilities: Maintain accurate administrative records, including preparing reports and correspondence related to the internship program. Ensure proper documentation of student placements, evaluations, and progress reports.
• Job Placement Supervision: Offer job placement supervision to students, monitoring their progress on the job in collaboration with employers. Evaluate student performance based on established criteria and provide constructive feedback for growth and development.
• Consultation and Collaboration: Consult with teachers, administrators, and relevant stakeholders on matters relating to the academic progress, employability, and daily schedule of each student engaged in an internship. Collaborate to address any challenges or opportunities that may arise during the internship period.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all aspects of the program adhere to federal and state labor regulations, workman's compensation laws, laws governing student employment, and school safety policies. Maintain a safe and compliant environment for student interns.
• Flexibility and Additional Responsibilities: Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in fulfilling responsibilities as determined by the vice principal or designee. Willingly undertake additional tasks or projects as needed to support the overall success of the internship program.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 regularly required to move about and may be required to traverse occasionally throughout the school building. The employee must also often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is expected to lift at least 20 lbs (i.e. books, school supplies, etc.). The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and use hand strength to grasp tools. Occasionally s/he operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer). The employee must be able to input information into a computer and as well as read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person and on the telephone. In the classroom, the employee must be able to see and hear on a continuous basis in order to ensure the safety of students as well as speak frequently to provide instruction. On rare occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces. The employee will be working in a normal school environment with an acceptable level of noise. The employee interacts with students, parents, and other staff members. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

REPORTS TO:  

Vice Principal of the Student Success Academy

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION:

This position is classified as Non-Exempt (Hourly).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Covered under the Framingham School Committee Policy

18 hours per week

$29.06

Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment. opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Framingham Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Framingham Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, ancestry, marital status, or veteran status.

Rev. 2023