Transformative Work-Based Learning Coordinator

The Calais School; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Calais School in Whippany, NJ seeks a Work-Based Learning (WBL) Coordinator to manage the experience program for students with disabilities. The role involves coordinating WBL/CBI/transition services, planning placements, arranging transportation, and ensuring NJDOE compliance.

You will collaborate with multiple departments and community partners to align IEP goals with practical work-based opportunities, supervise students on-site, and participate in IEP meetings for transitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required.
• NJDOE 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the WBL experience program for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with Supervisor to improve curriculum design and sequencing of WBL, CBI, and transition services.
• Plan and make placement decisions, design WBL schedules, outline bus routes and transportation options, assign job coaches, and develop student training plans and 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 assessments, skills training, and coaching.
• Collaborate with departments to coordinate individual students’ transition needs.
• Participate in IEP meetings and transition planning for Transition Program participants.
• Implement and manage the behavior modification program with tokens.
• Develop relationships with community employers for WBL participation.
• Coordinate transportation decisions with bus drivers and RideShare as needed.
• Ensure IEPs are incorporated into the WBL program.
• Develop and enforce behavior modification programs with job coaches.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Program coordination

IEP meetings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities certificate

Work-Based Learning Coordinator certificate

Job description

The Calais School in Whippany, NJ seeks a Work-Based Learning (WBL) Coordinator to manage the experience program for students with disabilities. The role involves coordinating WBL/CBI/transition services, planning placements, arranging transportation, and ensuring NJDOE compliance.

You will collaborate with multiple departments and community partners to align IEP goals with practical work-based opportunities, supervise students on-site, and participate in IEP meetings for transitions.