PAES Lab Supervisor, St. Joseph Center Special Learning

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

St. Joseph Center for Special Learning, Schuylkill Haven

Position Description

Job Title: PAES Lab Supervisor

Job Status: Part-time, 29 hours per week, year-round with adjusted summer hours

Reporting Functions: Reports to Principal

Job Function: The PAES Lab Supervisor oversees the daily operation of the Practical Assessment Exploration System (PAES) Lab and provides structured, hands‑on vocational training to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position supports students in developing functional, vocational, and life skills that promote independence, confidence, work readiness, and meaningful adult outcomes.

The PAES Lab Supervisor works collaboratively with educators and support staff to implement the PAES curriculum and provide individualized instruction based on each student's abilities, interests, needs, and IEP goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct instruction, supervision, and coaching as students learn and practice job‑related and functional life skills across PAES work domains.
• Incorporate artistic and creative activities into appropriate lab experiences to support skill development, engagement, fine motor skills, and self‑expression.
• Coordinate daily lab schedules, student work rotations, and activities to provide students with meaningful opportunities for hands‑on vocational learning.
• Maintain a safe, structured, positive, and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor and document student performance, progress, work behaviors, and outcomes.
• Complete required data collection, reports, and documentation related to PAES assessments and student IEP goals.
• Communicate student observations, progress, strengths, and areas of growth with teachers, related service providers, and the IEP team.
• Adapt instruction and activities to meet the individualized learning needs and abilities of students.
• Promote independence, responsibility, appropriate work behaviors, and vocational readiness.
• Maintain PAES Lab materials, equipment, supplies, and work areas in an organized and safe manner.
• Collaborate with school staff to support the integration of PAES skills into classroom and school‑based activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the PAES program and school community.
• Uphold the mission and values of St. Joseph Center for Special Learning.

Additional Conditions of Employment: Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals, including maintaining a lifestyle that is in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Educational

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Postsecondary education in education, special education, vocational training, occupational skills, or a related field preferred.
• Training or experience related to the Practical Assessment Exploration System(PAES) preferred.

Other

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children or young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities strongly preferred.
• Artistic skills or experience in visual arts, crafts, design, or creative instruction strongly preferred.
• Ability to provide hands‑on instruction to students with varying abilities and support needs.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create and maintain a structured, positive, and engaging learning environment.
• Patient, enthusiastic, creative, and student-centered approach.
• Ability to motivate and engage students through hands‑on learning experiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, related service providers, and other school staff.
• Commitment to supporting the diverse needs of students with disabilities and…