Work-Based Learning Coordinator

About the role

The Work-Based Learning (WBL) Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the experience program for students with disabilities in accordance with state regulations at The Calais School, a state-approved provider of special education for students in grades K–12+ with multiple learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee the WBL experience program for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with the Supervisor to improve curriculum design, material selection, and sequencing of WBL, Community-Based Instruction (CBI), and transition services.
• Plan and make placement decisions, design WBI schedules, outline bus routes and transportation options, assign job coaches, and develop student training plans and business/agency agreements.
• Ensure compliance with NJDOE requirements for community-based WBL activities.
• Provide supervision and support to students in community-based job sites, including on-site job assessments, skills training, and job coaching.
• Collaborate with various departments to coordinate individual students’ transition needs.
• Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and transition planning for students participating in the Transition Program.
• Implement and manage the behavior modification program, including maintaining tokens for each student during the class day.
• Develop effective relationships with community employers willing to participate in the WBL program.
• Collaborate with bus drivers to ensure effective transportation of students, including setting up RideShare for students when needed.
• Ensure incorporation and implementation of each student’s IEP in the WBL program.
• Develop and enforce behavior modification programs in conjunction with job coaches.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field required.
• New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped and Work-Based Learning Coordinator certificates required.
• Experience in the same or similar position in the special education field.
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders to support student learning and transition needs.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with community partners.
• Familiarity with NJDOE regulations related to work-based learning programs.