Internship Coordinator (10-Month)
Frederick Douglass HS
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
| Date Posted | August 12, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Industry | K-12: Public Schools |
| Certification Needed | Yes |
| Job Status | Not Specified |
| Salary | Not Specified |
Description:
Department Description
POSITION SUMMARY:The Internship Coordinator reports to the principal in a high school and 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.
Brief Description
This is a PGCEA, 10-Month, Position Salary Range: $56,731- $126,964 CLOSING DATE: August 22, 2025
Detailed Description
DUTIES & 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 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.
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.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/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree (required) and master's degree (preferred) in science, engineering or mathematics. A minimum of two years of professional experience working in a private, government, or not-for-profit sectors. A minimum of one year successful teaching experience working in a school-based or a college/university setting required; high school experience preferred. 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.
Additional Details
Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment. As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment
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