Practicum Program Coordinator/ Business Instructor

Company: Resurrection College Pre High School
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Description Title: Practicum Program Coordinator/Business Instructor (10 Month Faculty Role | SY26-27) Reporting Relationships: Reports to the Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction and the Principal. Collaborates closely with students, parents, mentors, and community partners. Overview: Resurrection College Prep High School is seeking a mission-driven, student-centered professional to serve as the Practicum Program Coordinator and Business Instructor for the 2026–2027 school year. This dual-role position offers the opportunity to lead an innovative career exploration program while teaching foundational business curriculum. This role is both instructional and programmatic in nature, requiring strong systems-thinking, relationship-building, and a commitment to preparing young women for college, career, and vocation. This position plays a central part in preparing young women to navigate professional spaces with confidence, purpose, and ethical leadership. About the Practicum Program: The Practicum Job Shadowing Program provides juniors and seniors with real-world field experiences that introduce them to the personal and professional skills needed for future career success. Through field placements, personal interest assessments, and reflective writing, students deepen their understanding of their own goals, talents, and interests as they prepare for college and career. The Practicum Program is a cornerstone of Resurrection's commitment to career readiness, leadership development, and community partnership. It is a multi-cohort program with multiple placements across diverse industries. This role may evolve over time to include expanded leadership of career pathways, partnerships, or experiential learning initiatives. Summary of Responsibilities: Instructional Duties: ? Teach the Practicum course and the Introduction to Business (semester course). ? Prepare students for professional settings by building workplace readiness skills. ? Provide instruction that aligns with college and career competencies. ? Design performance-based assessments that integrate real-world practicum experiences and reflective learning. ? Use student reflection and placement feedback to inform instructional planning and continuous program improvement. Program Coordination: ? Coordinate field placements for approximately 16-20 students per cohort, resulting in student placements across a variety of industries. ? Facilitate communication between students and mentors; ensure all pre-placement requirements are completed. ? Develop and distribute mentor resources; support mentors throughout the student experience. ? Maintain and expand a robust mentor database and community partnerships. ? Oversee program logistics, schedules, and budget. ? Evaluate and refine program effectiveness based on student outcomes and feedback. ? Coordinate placements for high school students per academic year, with some students requiring multiple placements in a variety of fields/careers. ? Facilitate the placement process by sending mentors and students proposed placement schedules and making changes to schedules as requested. ? Prepare, organize, and distribute informational material to mentors. Maintain a database of mentors and their contact information. ? Expand the mentor database by forming dynamic partnerships. ? Maintain Practicum budget and purchasing. Stakeholder Engagement: ? Foster relationships with mentors, parents, alumnae, and community partners to enrich the program experience. ? Communicate consistently with stakeholders to ensure student progress and placement success. ? Support current students through regular check-ins and individualized guidance. ? Serve as a liaison between the school and community partners to strengthen long-term partnerships. Qualifications: Education & Licensure: ? Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution required. ? Active Illinois Professional Educator License preferred; alternate pathways may be considered with administrative approval. Experience: ? Preferred minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a high school setting. ? Strong understanding of curriculum development, particularly in business education and career readiness. ? Experience with the Understanding by Design framework and differentiated instruction preferred. ? Demonstrated success in partnership-building and community engagement. ? Experience managing complex programs, logistics, and multi-stakeholder initiatives preferred. Professional Dispositions: ? Embody and promote Catholic moral and intellectual values. ? View teaching and program coordination as a vocation rooted in truth, service, and the Lasallian mission. ? Demonstrate professionalism, collaboration, attention to detail, and a student-centered mindset. ? Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and solutions-oriented approach to program management. ? Build positive and productive relationships with each mentor. ? Maintain open and timely communication with each mentor. ? Respond quickly and efficiently to the concerns of mentors and students. ? Build collaborative community/business partnerships. Faculty Member Expectations: ? Implement curricula and academic interventions that meet grade-level standards. ? Design and implement assessments that measure students’ progress toward grade-level standards. ? Use student assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices. ? Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues. ? Create a positive, structured, achievement-oriented learning environment that excites and invests in students. ? Collaborate with teachers and leaders to improve instructional, culture-building, and leadership skills by maintaining a cooperative and positive attitude that supports the mission and goals of the school. ? Maintain grading records, record daily attendance, and complete all required record keeping as designated by administration. ? Maintain open communication with all members of the school faith community. ? Be responsive to ongoing instructional coaching and a growth mindset to increase student success. ? Attend and fully engage in all professional development, staff meetings, liturgies, and school events such as but not limited to formation experiences, Back to School Night, Open House, and graduation. ? Follow all expectations as outlined in the Faculty Handbook. ? Perform any other duties as assigned by the school administration. Core Competencies: ? Highly ethical and able to maintain confidentiality. ? Strong written, verbal, and digital communication skills. ? Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making. ? Organized, dependable, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities. ? Collaborative and solution-oriented with a positive, service-minded disposition. Physical Activity Requirements: ? Routine physical activity associated with a normal school environment. ? While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear to exchange information. ? The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance; bend at the waist, stoop, kneel, and perform work that involves occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 20 lbs. ? Specific vision abilities this job requires include close visual acuity, preparing and analyzing data, viewing computers, and extensive reading. Job Summary: Resurrection College Prep High School is looking for qualified applicants for an opening as our Practicum Program Coordinator and Business Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and a valid Illinois High School teaching certificate is recommended. Application Procedure: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: Dr. Patricia Caine, Principal pcaine@reshs.org

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