Community Based Education Coordinator / Program Assistant / Support Specialist / ESE / Special Education

💚 About The WOW Center   

At The WOW Center, we believe that every person deserves the opportunity to grow, connect, and thrive. Our culture is rooted in compassion, inclusion, and genuine joy in what we do. We don’t just teach — we empower adults with developmental disabilities to live more confidently, independently, and meaningfully within their communities. 

 

We are guided by our core values of Empathy, Excellence, Passion, Serving, Teamwork, and Continuous Improvement — principles that shape how we support the individuals we serve, collaborate with one another, and grow as an organization every day. 

 

If you’re someone who loves uplifting others, celebrates wins big and small, and thrives in a collaborative environment, you’ll feel right at home here. 

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 equivalent (required)
• Prior experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to organize, plan, and coordinate group activities and outings
• Comfortable leading educational and skill-building activities in community settings
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to use program-related software
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Consistently reliable, punctual, and dependable

🪪 Licensing, Certifications & Requirements

• Valid Florida Driver’s License (required)
• Clean driving record and ability to meet agency insurance requirements
• Ability to safely operate agency vehicles, including passenger vans

🌱 Professional Responsibilities and Duties

🏫 Classroom & Program Support

• Learn and follow instructor-established routines to support a structured, inclusive learning environment
• Reinforce classroom and program expectations with consistency and respect
• Ensure the health, safety, dignity, and well-being of all individuals served at all times
• Assist with attendance procedures and follow emergency protocols as required
• Provide flexible support in group and one-on-one settings
• Encourage participation, engagement, and skill development through positive reinforcement
• Maintain accurate documentation related to attendance, breaks, therapy sessions, and activities
• Support special events and program activities (e.g., Fashion Show, Therap activities)
  

🤝 Individual Support & Social Services Collaboration

• Participate in Individual Program Plan (IPP) and Support Plan meetings
• Provide timely, respectful feedback on individuals’ progress and engagement
• Communicate behavioral, health, or safety concerns to social services staff promptly

🌍 Community-Based Education (CBE) & Trips

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee Community-Based Education (CBE) experiences
• Develop and maintain monthly CBE calendars and schedules
• Supervise individuals during community outings, ensuring safety, inclusion, and meaningful engagement 
• Maintain accurate records of CBE trips, including attendance and activities

🚐 Transportation & Vehicle Responsibilities

• Safely transport individuals to and from community and program locations
  
• Maintain mileage logs and transportation documentation
  
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance and repairs with the operations team

🍽️ Meal Preparation & Supply Support

• Order lunch supplies as needed
• Assist with preparing and packing lunches for individuals