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St. Joseph Center for Special Learning · 21 hours ago

PAES Lab Director

Schuylkill Haven, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

St. Joseph Center for Special Learning is seeking a compassionate, motivated professional to serve as a PAES Lab Director. This role supports students with diverse learning needs as they develop functional, vocational, and life skills that lead to greater independence and meaningful adult outcomes.

Primary and Secondary Education

Responsibilities

The PAES Lab Director oversees the daily operation of a school-based vocational training lab utilizing the Practical Assessment Exploration System (PAES) framework. Responsibilities include:

Providing direct instruction, supervision, and coaching as students learn and practice job-related and functional life skills across PAES work domains

Incorporating an artistic and creative component into certain lab activities to support skill development, engagement, fine motor skills, and self-expression

Coordinating daily lab schedules and work rotations to ensure effective use of time and resources to ensure all students have opportunities in the lab

Maintaining a safe, structured, and positive learning environment

Monitoring and documenting student performance, progress, work behaviors, and outcomes

Completing required data collection, reports, and documentation aligned with PAES assessments and IEP goals

Communicating student observations, progress, and areas of growth with teachers, related service providers, and the IEP team

Supporting individualized learning needs while promoting independence, responsibility, and work readiness

Performing additional duties as assigned in support of the PAES program and school community

Qualification

Special needsVocational training experienceArtistic skillsHands-on instructionOrganizational skillsStudent-centered approachCommunication skillsMotivational skills