HS Work-Based Learning Coordinator/Post-Secondary Advisory


  • Position Type:
    High School Teaching

  • Date Posted:
    5/29/2026

  • Location:
    RED BANK REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

  • Date Available:
    09/01/2026

  • Closing Date:
    06/30/2026

Job Summary
The High School WBL Coordinator designs, expands, and manages student career pathways. You will align structured learning experiences (SLE) with New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) CTE programs of study and oversee all Option 2 graduation pathways [1]. This role drives community partnerships, secures dual-enrollment opportunities, and coordinates across school counseling and academic departments to guide students in building viable post-secondary plans.

Qualifications & Certification Requirements

  • Certification: Valid New Jersey Instructional or Counseling Certificate.
  • WBL Endorsement: Completion or enrollment in NJDOE-approved Work-Based Learning training (e.g., Rutgers).
  • Expertise: Knowledge of NJDOE Option 2 pathways, CTE administrative code, and dual enrollment frameworks [1].
  • Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage cross-departmental logistics and student tracking data.

Key Responsibilities

  • Option 2 Administration: Oversee the application, approval, tracking, and credit-awarding processes for all Option 2 programs (e.g., online learning, internships, community service, independent study) [1].
  • Inter-Departmental Coordination: Partner closely with school counseling and academic departments to ensure student schedules, credits, and graduation requirements align with Option 2 and WBL experiences [1].
  • CTE Program Alignment: Ensure all WBL programs directly support NJDOE Career and Technical Education standards and career clusters.
  • Community & Dual Enrollment Partnerships: Recruit local businesses and higher education institutions to expand internship, apprenticeship, and college-credit pipelines.
  • Dual Enrollment Administration: Administer the application, approval, and credit-awarding process for all district dual enrollment programs.
  • Post-Secondary Advising: Direct students in all grades in designing actionable post-secondary plans, including college placement, trade school entry, service, or immediate career entry.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Manage all student training plans, worksite safety agreements, NJ Child Labor Laws, and OSHA standards.

    NJ DOE WBL Handbook

Interested Applicants apply online via Applitrack Deadline date: June 30, 2026

Compensation and benefits are based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Red Bank Regional Educational Association.

Red Bank Regional High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability.



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