Community Based Education Coordinator / Program Assistant / Support Specialist / ESE / Special Education
Department: Education
Work Schedule: approximately Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 PM
Rate: $18.00
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
You’re patient and compassionate, with a natural ability to make others feel welcomed, supported, and included. You’re highly organized and dependable, and people can count on you to follow through and keep track of the details. You’re also proactive and adaptable—you notice what needs to be done, take initiative, and can adjust when plans change.
Most importantly, you’re warm and engaging and genuinely enjoy building relationships, encouraging others, and helping people participate, learn, and grow. If that sounds like you, you could be a great fit for our team!
What You'll Do…
The Community Based Education (CBE) Coordinator helps create engaging, meaningful learning experiences for adults with developmental disabilities—both in the classroom and throughout the community. Working alongside instructors and other program staff, you’ll encourage individuals to participate, build independence, develop new skills, and work toward their personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.
A key part of this role is helping bring learning into the community. You’ll help plan and coordinate CBE activities and outings, including schedules, participant information, permissions, transportation, documentation, and family communication. You’ll also provide hands-on support during classroom activities and community experiences, adapting your approach to meet different abilities and needs.
The CBE Coordinator works closely with the Education and Social Services teams to track progress, communicate important observations or concerns, and make sure each experience is safe, organized, and purposeful.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with people, staying organized, coordinating activities, and helping individuals build greater confidence and independence in their community.
Desired Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or above
• Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Demonstrate good verbal and writing skills in English
• Good organizational and classroom management skills
• Able to lead individuals in educational activities
• Dresses in a professional manner
• Able to use computer programs and other software related to the classroom
• Management and administrative skills in order to assist instructors organize and execute Therap system in their program
• Consistently reliable and dependable
Professional Responsibilities and Duties
Classroom & Program Support
• Learn and follow instructor’s program routines to enhance the learning environment.
• Assist and reinforce classroom management strategies set by the instructor.
• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of individuals served at all times.
• Assist the instructor with attendance procedures and follow emergency protocols when necessary.
• Work creatively in various settings, including group and one-on-one instruction.
• Assess individuals’ needs and provide guidance to encourage participation in program activities.
• Keep accurate records of individuals leaving the classroom for bathroom breaks, therapy, field trips, etc.
• Actively engage with individuals to encourage participation in classroom activities.
• Assist the instructor with special events and activities (e.g., Fashion Show, Therap, Special Activities).
• Assume classroom responsibilities when the instructor is absent.
Individual Support & Social Services Collaboration
• Participate in Individual Program Plan (IPP) and Support Plan Meetings.
• Provide feedback to social services staff on individuals’ progress in class.
• Inform social services staff of behavioral, health, and safety concerns regarding individuals.
Community-Based Experiences (CBE) & Trips
• Plan and implement special activities throughout the year.
• Coordinate and oversee monthly CBE (Community-Based Experience) trips.
• Prepare and maintain monthly CBE calendars.
• Maintain up-to-date CBE group records.
• Keep documentation of permission forms for individuals participating in CBE trips.
• Supervise individuals during CBE trips, ensuring their safety and engagement.
• Maintain records of trips, including attendance and activities.
• Communicate with parents regarding trips and address any concerns they may have.
Transportation & Maintenance
• Drive individuals to various community locations, ensuring safe and comfortable transportation.
• Complete daily and monthly vehicle checklist to maintain vehicles.
• Maintain mileage logs and necessary documentation for transportation, ensuring all trips are properly recorded.
• Keep vans clean, both inside and out.
• Drop off and pick up vehicles from repair.
• Communicate with operations team regarding any vehicle maintenance issues.
Meal Preparation & Supply Management
• Order lunch supplies as needed.
• Assist in making and packing lunches for individuals.