Transcript JOBS - College of Education, Health and Human Services

Job Shadowing and
Work Experience
Opportunities Within
School Districts
By: Valerie Rogers
Purpose
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This is designed to help teachers and school personnel in:
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The jobs are organized using the 10 Occupational categories from
the U.S. Department of Labor (see references).
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Setting up a successful Job Shadowing or Work Experience program,
Utilizing the many positions available within a school building and
school district to broaden your and your student’s options
To provide a thorough (but not exclusive) list of these possible job
options—there are so many out there!
Some occupations taken directly from the Occupational Outlook
Handbook found at the U.S. Department of Labor website.
Some are a sample of jobs from a school district’s Human Resources
Department.
This list is not complete –there are endless possibilities
(depending upon your creativity).
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This is to help you provide students with a wide range of observational
and hands-on experiences—of occupations available within your school
or district.
The possibilities are nearly endless!
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Management Occupations
Administrative Services Managers
Elementary and secondary schools
Education Administrators
Principals
Assistant Principals
Financial Managers
Treasurer
Controller / Comptroller
Food Service Managers
Human Resources, training, and labor
relations managers and specialists
Others depending on school district
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Professional & Related Occupations
Interpreters and Translators
Audiologists
Dieticians and Nutritionists
Occupational Therapists
Physical Therapists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Computer Programmers
Computer Support Specialists
Psychologists
Counselors
Librarians, Library Technicians
Teachers (Special Education), Teacher Assistants
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires, & Related Workers
depending on
school
district
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Service Occupations
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides
Physical Therapist Assistant and Aides
Security Guards
Chefs, Cooks, and Food Preparation Workers
Building Cleaning Workers
Grounds Maintenance Workers
Student Intervention Assistant
Braillist Assistant
Extended Care Coordinator
Parent Educator
Parent Liaison-Exceptional Children
Youth Development Coordinator
Many more depending on school district
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Sales and Related Occupations
Cashiers
Purchasing Agent
Cost Clerk
Receiving/Fixed Assets Clerk
Others depending on school district
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Office and Administrative Support
Occupations
Data Entry & Information Processing Workers
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
File Clerks
Human Resource Assistants
Library Assistants
Clerical
Office Clerks – general
Secretaries
Administrative Assistants
Additional jobs depending on school district
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Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
Occupations
Groundskeepers
Horticulture Teachers
Agricultural Workers
4-H Group Director
More depending on school district
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Construction Trades & Related
Workers
Painter
Roofing/Paving Specialist
Carpenter
Plumber
Electrician
Heavy Equipment Operator
Construction Project Manager
Many more depending on school district
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Installation, Maintenance,
& Repair Occupations
Custodian
Warehouse Worker
Parts Procurement Specialist
HVAC Specialist
Computer Repair Technician
Shop Foreman
Supervisor – General Maintenance
Supervisor – Mechanical Systems
Director of Maintenance
More depending on school district
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Production Occupations
Courier Print Shop Worker
Printing Technician
Welder
Print Shop Supervisor
Computer Programmer/Analyst
Supervisor – Data Information Resources
Senior Systems Analyst
More depending on school district
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Transportation
Bus Drivers
Transportation Director
Mechanic
Heavy Equipment Operator/Driver
Zone Routing Specialist
Route Coordinator – Vehicle Maintenance
Route Foreman
Zone Transportation Supervisor
Supervisor – Route Operations
More depending on school district
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Resources
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Department of Labor – www.dol.gov
Guilford County Schools, NC –
http://www.guilford.k12.nc.us/HR/salary/assi
gn_classes.htm
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