High School Special Education Teacher how-to

How to Set Up a Community Work Experience

Real jobs build real skills.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Real jobs build real skills. In short: find; match; do, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Find employer partners.

  2. Match student interests.

  3. Do a task analysis of the job.

  4. Train with a job coach.

  5. Fade support.

  6. Get employer feedback.

Safety reminders for high school special education teachers

  • Follow behavior plans
  • Check job site safety
  • Protect student records
  • Follow mandatory reporting laws

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