Job Description
Job Description
SCHOOL YEAR: 2025-2026
LOCATION: APS Internship Sites (Varied depending on career pathway)
WEEKLY HOURS - .5 COURSE CREDIT: No more than 10 hours per week. No more than 6 hours per day, plus complete a self-reflection project and present it during the last week of the internship. Currently a 1-2 semester limit.
HOURLY PAY: $15/hr stipend (No taxes withheld)
WHEN WORK HAPPENS: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM unless instructed differently by your SEL Teacher/Advisor/Mentor Contact Name above.
About Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) is the largest of New Mexico's 89 school districts, serving about a fourth of the state's public school students in 143 schools scattered across 1,200 square miles. APS is the largest employer in Albuquerque, providing full-time jobs for more than 11,000 people, including about 5,300 teachers.
Summary of Position
Students will explore and apply a variety of workplace readiness skills, including, but not limited to, communication, leadership, team building, technical skills, and ethical and legal responsibilities.
Hard Skills
- Enrolled in High School or GED
- Enrolled in Gifted Mentorship (ACE) Class
Soft Skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Organized student with a positive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn
- Attention to work rules and deadlines
Exposure & Training provided through internship
We will teach you career readiness skills for each student's potential career pathway.
Working and Physical Conditions/Onboarding Requirements (**vaccinations, etc.)
Please speak to your SEL Teacher/Advisor/Mentor regarding working and physical conditions at your intern site. You will also be required to sign and upload a W-9 and Parental Permission form. In addition, you will be required to electronically acknowledge Non-Disclosure and Internship agreements.
As part of your application, you will be expected to fill out your emergency contact information, school, and other personal information as required by Albuquerque Public Schools Work-Based Learning programs and the New Mexico Public Education Department. Failure to do so or omission, or erroneous information will result in your application being rejected.