Special Education Teacher-PAES Lab

Overview

The PAES Lab Special Education Teacher is responsible for the facilitation and implementation of activities within the Practical Assessment Exploration System (PAES) Lab. This role supports students with disabilities in developing real-life vocational skills, fostering independence, transition goals through hands-on, simulated work experiences and preparing for post-secondary employment.

STANDARD 1:
Professional Duties

• Develop and implement lesson plans and structured activities across the five PAES work areas:
  Business/Marketing, Consumer/Service, Construction/Industrial, Processing/Production, and Computer/Technology.
• Evaluate student performance in academic, social, and vocational domains using PAES scoring software and data collection tools.
• Provide individualized feedback and coaching to students on work quality, speed, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Promote student independence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a simulated work environment.
• Collaborate with special education staff, vocational/transitional teams, and families to develop and monitor IEP goals related to vocational readiness.
• Supervise and train teacher aides and assistants in PAES procedures, safety protocols, and instructional support strategies.
• Oversee daily lab operations, including task assignment, equipment maintenance, and ensuring a safe, organized, and professional setting.
• Make recommendations for program enhancements, materials, and equipment based on student needs and program goals.
• Participate in and/or lead staff meetings, professional development, and in-service training sessions as required.
• Collaborates with school and adult services transition staff on referrals and applications to adult service providers and assist with annual and exit summaries.

STANDARD 2: PAES Transition Environment Management

• Comply with NYSED regulations and BCCS policies and procedures.
• Must maintain a safe, organized, lab space.
• Ensure the lab simulates various real-world vocational settings including office, retail, industrial, and service environments.
• Requires interaction with students, staff, and families in a collaborative educational setting.

STANDARD 3:
Professional Conduct

• Always conduct self in an appropriate manner for school environment.
• Communication:
  Must be able to communicate effectively with students, staff, families, and external agencies using verbal, written, and digital formats.
• Adhere to program-specific policies and procedures.
• Serve as a role model, promote a positive, cooperative, team-oriented work environment
• Demonstrate flexibility as well as the ability to handle numerous responsibilities.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality of services provided.

STANDARD 4:
Professional Development

• Participate in program wide activities and seek support to enhance knowledge in areas pertinent to students in the school.
• Attend and actively participate in required in-services and staff development and supervisory sessions as requested.

STANDARD 5:
Adheres to general policies of the organization/regulators including:

• Code of Ethical conduct.
• Follow all emergency/disaster preparedness, prevention and response protocols and regulations.
• Complete in-service education program requirements.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures including but not limited to attendance, punctuality, appearance, appropriate demeanor for school setting, etc.
• Job-related self-development education activities.
• Follow infection control practices and procedures.
• Meet health requirements including annual physical examination and TB testing.

STANDARD 6:
Performs other related duties as required:

• Demonstrate understanding and sensitivity to the needs of students, staff and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality of all students,…