High School Digital Lab Paraprofessional

Reports To: Building Principal
Campus: High School
Length of Contract: 185

PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Digital Lab Facilitator & Internship Coordinator is responsible for
managing the daily operations of the Digital Learning Lab while coordinating internship and
work-based learning opportunities for high school students. This position supports students in
online learning, concurrent enrollment, and career readiness while developing partnerships with
local businesses, industries, and post-secondary institutions. The facilitator works collaboratively
with teachers, counselors, administrators, employers, and families to ensure students are
prepared for success in college, careers, and the workforce.

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED. A minimum of 60 college hours, or pass
Praxis paraprofessional exam

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Digital Learning Lab Management
? Supervise students assigned to the Digital Learning Lab throughout the school day.
? Maintain a structured, safe, and productive learning environment that promotes student
success.
? Assist students with online coursework, Virtual Arkansas classes, concurrent enrollment
courses, credit recovery, and digital learning platforms.
? Monitor student attendance, academic progress, assignment completion, and course
pacing.
? Encourage student responsibility, organization, time management, and independent
learning.
? Provide basic technology support and coordinate technology concerns with district
technology personnel when necessary.
? Communicate regularly with classroom teachers regarding student progress and academic
concerns.
? Maintain accurate records related to student attendance, grades, and program
participation.
Internship & Work-Based Learning Coordination
? Develop and maintain partnerships with local businesses, industries, colleges,
government agencies, and community organizations.

? Recruit and coordinate internship, apprenticeship, job shadowing, and other work-based
learning opportunities.
? Match students with internship placements based on career interests, graduation plans,
and pathway requirements.
? Coordinate internship schedules with students, employers, counselors, and teachers.
? Conduct regular communication and site visits with internship partners to monitor student
progress and employer satisfaction.
? Ensure students understand and demonstrate workplace expectations, professionalism,
punctuality, communication, and appropriate work habits.
? Maintain internship agreements, evaluations, training plans, time logs, and required
district or state documentation.
? Assist students with resume development, interview preparation, career exploration, and
employability skills.
Student Support & Career Readiness
? Support students in developing college, career, and workforce readiness skills.
? Assist students in setting academic and career goals aligned with their Individual
Graduation Plan.
? Encourage participation in career pathways, concurrent credit opportunities,
certifications, and workforce credential programs.
? Coordinate career awareness activities including guest speakers, career fairs, industry
tours, and workforce presentations.
? Build positive relationships with students while maintaining high expectations for
academic achievement and professional conduct.
? Collaborate with counselors and administrators to identify students who would benefit
from internship or digital learning opportunities.
Physical Requirements
? Ability to supervise and move throughout the campus as needed.
? Ability to lift, bend, stand, and walk for extended periods.
? Ability to respond appropriately during student crises or emergencies.

Expectations
The High School Digital Lab Paraprofessional is expected to model professionalism, maintain
confidentiality, build positive relationships with students, and support the mission of creating a
structured environment where all students have the opportunity to succeed academically,
behaviorally, and socially.

Contact Information
Eddie Potts
High School Principal
eddie.potts@pirates.drewcentral.org