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The Tennessee Department of Education is seeking certified Work-Based Learning (WBL) Coordinators, CTE Directors, Principals, and/or School Counselors to join the State's WBL Regional Leadership Team for a one-year term. Team members will support the implementation of the State Board of Education's WBL framework. Applicants must have experience supervising or facilitating WBL student placements. Selected members will receive payment contingent upon full participation and completion of deliverables. The application requires a survey and a letter of intent, with a deadline of May 1, 2026. Applicants will be notified about the phone interview stage by May 15, 2026. Requirements include committing to the term through July 1, 2027, participating in orientation and WBL trainings, facilitating networking events, developing content, co-facilitating events, and providing feedback. A letter of intent is required, addressing specific questions about motivation, challenges, and accomplishments. The contract is for the provision of WBL regional leadership services, with a maximum liability of $6,**** is based on specific deliverables such as orientation training, virtual meetings, facilitation of networking events, and presentations. Travel expenses are not compensated. Invoices are to be submitted monthly, with specific requirements for content and submission address. The contract is subject to fund availability and can be terminated for convenience or cause. Background checks are required if working with children. The contract also includes clauses on nondiscrimination, prohibition of illegal immigrants, records maintenance, independent contractor status, and compliance with various state and federal laws.
The application deadline for consideration is May 1, 2026. Applicants will be notified about advancing to the phone interview portion by May 15, 2026. The contract term extends through July 1, 2027.
The contractor will be compensated based on a payment methodology for goods or services authorized by the state, with a maximum liability of $6,**** is contingent upon satisfactory provision of goods or services. Travel compensation is not provided. Invoices are to be submitted no more frequently than once a month and no later than thirty days after goods or services have been provided.
The contract states that the contractor represents and warrants that the goods or services provided will conform to the terms and conditions of the contract throughout the warranty period, which is the greater of the contract term or any other warranty generally offered by the contractor. Any nonconformance will be considered a defect, and the contractor shall correct it at no additional charge.
Applicants must be certified Work-Based Learning (WBL) coordinators, Career and Technical Education (CTE) directors, principals, and/or school counselors with experience in supervising or facilitating WBL student placements. They must commit to a one-year term and have supervisory experience overseeing WBL placements.
The contract includes provisions for termination for cause if the contractor fails to properly perform its obligations or materially violates any terms. The state may withhold payments in excess of compensation for completed services or provided goods. The contractor shall not be relieved of liability for damages sustained by virtue of any breach.
The contractor shall collect and submit samples of promising WBL portfolio practices from WBL certification and recertification networking event participants to the state.
The maximum liability of the state under this contract is six thousand dollars and zero cents ($6,****).
