SUMMARY OF POSITION: The primary function of the Applied Skills Work Study Supervisor is to support students in the Transition Adaptive Work Program—a post-graduate initiative for individuals aged 18–22 with diverse special needs. This program provides community-based work experiences to build job skills and prepare students for supported employment. The Work Study Supervisor serves as a liaison between the special education teacher and business partners while providing individualized and small-group coaching at job sites. In addition to workplace learning, students engage in a comprehensive classroom curriculum focused on functional, life, communication, and job readiness skills. Learning objectives are tailored to each student’s unique needs, interests, and abilities.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Transport special needs students to and from workplace placements
- Assist the special education teacher in matching students with appropriate business environments
- Support students on-site in the community during job placements
- Implement IEP (Individualized Education Program) accommodations
- Collaborate with the Internship/Work Study team
- Communicate concerns to the special education teacher and the internship/work study team
- Collect data on student performance and skill development at job sites
- Address issues that arise at work study locations, and serve as a liaison between the special education teacher, student and work placement supervisors
- Provide direct coaching and guidance to students as needed
- Share observations and feedback with the special education teacher
- Represent CHS in a professional manner
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS - Demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary to deal tactfully and effectively with persons at all levels in order to develop and maintain productive relationships.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to multi-task with attention to detail.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisors and district administrators
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (includes equipment, hours, physical demands)
Work Environment: Typically works in a variety of community business workplace settings where standing, walking, and direct supervision of students with special needs is required Occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions may occur depending upon assignments.
Equipment: This position is required to maintain a working knowledge of all classroom equipment. A basic knowledge of operations for computers, printers, telephone systems, fax machines and copiers is required.
Hours: This position typically will work 29 hours per week or less. 5 days per week. 180 days per year
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee may be required to lift or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
All applicants must have a current application through our electronic application center at www.duneland.k12.in.us
The Duneland School Corporation is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity in all employment practices. Candidates will be screened, interviewed and employed based upon the successful candidate's qualifications, background, experience and needs of the Duneland School Corporation. Offers of employment are contingent upon the results of personal background
Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted individually.
