Job Title: Program Coordinator - Apprenticeship

*This position will serve the following regions: Panhandle, Alamo Star, and Gulf Coast*

Retirees of the Texas Teachers Retirement System (TRS) may apply. Consistent with district policy SD-7.17 “Employment of Retirees,” selected applicants are responsible for reimbursing the district, through payroll deduction, for the current rate of all TRS pension or TRS Care surcharges. As of September 1, 2025, the TRS pension surcharge rate is 16.5% and the TRS Care surcharge is $535/month.

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Group: A15 Salary Plan

Primary Purpose: Implement and provide support and training for Workforce, Apprenticeship and On-the-Job programs located within Windham School District and work collaboratively with WSD stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Experience:

Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE).

Major course work in Business Administration or a related field is preferred.

Two years of full-time, wage earning experience in education, workforce development, apprenticeship, industry, administration of federal and/or state work-based training programs, or related field.

Each year of experience in excess of the required two years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.

This position requires personal technology that will enable the completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of contemporary job training practices and programs including vocational training, apprenticeship or on-the-job training programs.

Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist with the implementation of work-based job training for resident students working within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) industries, maintenance and facilities departments.

2. Provide guidance regarding work-based training programs to supervisors, instructors, and administrative staff.

3. Evaluate and audit program practices, training methods, instructional practices and operation procedures.

4. Collaborate with other agencies such as TDCJ.

5. Support work-based training programs and meaningful employment for students.

6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Policy, reports, and Law:

7. Coordinate with WSD divisions of operations and instruction to provide, process, and analyze data on special programs, on-the-job training programs and apprenticeship programs in order to report, measure, and improve effectiveness.

8. Develop and deliver professional training for staff throughout the district.

9. Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties.

10. Perform duties in a professional manner through daily, punctual attendance at location of work assignment.

11. Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned job duties.

Supervisor Responsibilities: None

Working Conditions:

Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate (verbal and written), ability to instruct, ability to speak, ability to reason, ability to compile data, ability to interpret policy, ability to interpret procedures and data, ability to concentrate, ability to memorize, ability to alphabetize, ability to understand verbal and written instructions, ability to organize, ability to analyze, ability to maintain emotional control, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work with frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands:

Ability to perform full duties of position, lift and carry less than 31 pounds, walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs and ramps, kneeling, stooping, reaching, hearing (with aid), visual acuity, speaking, travel by car, van, or airplane, driving of car/van, distinguishing colors, occasional prolonged and irregular work hours.

Environmental Demands:

Work inside and outside, noise, radiant/electrical energy, work alone, work with others, around machines with moving parts and objects, possible exposure to microwaves in use, exposure to hot and cold temperatures, exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals.

**The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.