Work-Based Learning Coordinator

Calais School; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Calais School in New Jersey is seeking a Work-Based Learning Coordinator to oversee the WBL experience program for students with disabilities, ensuring alignment with NJDOE regulations and community-based opportunities. The role focuses on curriculum design, scheduling, placement decisions, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

You will supervise student training plans, work with job coaches, bus coordination, and ensure IEP integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field is required.
• Certification as NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped, and Work-Based Learning Coordinator credentials are required.
• Experience in a similar position in special education is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to support student learning and transition needs.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with community partners.
• Familiarity with NJDOE regulations for work-based learning programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the WBL experience program for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with the Supervisor to improve curriculum and sequencing of WBL, CBI, and transition services.
• Plan placements, design WBL schedules, arrange transportation, and supervise job coaches.
• Ensure compliance with NJDOE requirements for community-based WBL activities.
• Provide supervision and support at community-based job sites with assessments and training.
• Engage with departments to coordinate each student’s transition needs and IEP alignment.
• Participate in IEP meetings and transition planning for Transition Program students.
• Develop and enforce behavior modification programs with job coaches.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Relationship building

NJDOE regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities or related Work-Based Learning credentials

Job description

About this position

Description:

The Calais School is a state-approved provider of special education for students with special needs. The school serves students in grades K - 12+ with multiple learning disabilities. It is our goal to help each and every child realize and build on their strengths and gifts. We are committed to cultivating the potential of every student, making a difference, one child at a time. Our employees know firsthand all the benefits of working for The Calais School and how we foster a culture of collaboration, teamwork and the highest service and support to our students.

The Work-Based Learning (WBL) Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the experience program for students with disabilities in accordance with state regulations, including:

• Implementing and overseeing the WBL experience program for students with disabilities.
• Collaborating 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.

For more information about The Calais School, please visit www.thecalaisschool.org

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