Duty Detectives Slides Vocational Transition • Lesson 1
Workplace Readiness
Job Pathfinders Sequence
Duty Detectives:
Jobs & Workplace Tasks
Connecting who we work with to what we do every day at our workstations.
Team Roles Daily Duties
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Word Bank Check-In
Reviewing What We Know
Supervisor
The boss who gives directions and helps us.
Coworker
A person on your team working beside you.
Workstation
The exact area where you do your job tasks.
Schedule
Tells us when we Arrive, Finish, and take Break.
Today's Big Question: What duties (tasks) do we do at our workstation?
What is a Job Duty?
New Concept
A Duty is a Work Task
A duty is an action you are responsible for finishing during your shift.
Supervisor says:
“Your duty today is to fold towels and organize the shelf.”
Examples of Daily Duties
1 Wiping clean tables & counters
2 Placing price stickers on retail items
3 Delivering office mail to desks
4 Asking for Help if you are stuck
Key takeaway: Duties match your job role! Slide 3 of 6
Job Profile: Retail Stocker
Grocery & Retail
Workstation
Aisles & Stockroom
Moves items from shipping boxes directly onto display shelves.
Key Duties
• Open safe boxes
• Match label names
• Face items front
• Flatten cardboard
Workplace Link
Supervisor: Gives aisle list.
Coworker: Helps lift heavy cart boxes.
Tools used: Box tape dispenser, utility cart, shelf labels Slide 4 of 6
Job Profile: Custodial Aide
Facilities & Cleaning
Workstation
Hallways & Restrooms
Keeps schools, hospitals, or offices clean and sanitary.
Key Duties
• Sweep & mop floors
• Empty trash cans
• Refill soap dispensers
• Disinfect door handles
Workplace Link
Schedule: Clean before building opens.
Break Room: Rest after rooms are finished.
Tools used: Broom, microfiber cloth, trash liners, mop bucket Slide 5 of 6
Detective Challenge: Who Does This Duty?
Class Discussion
Duty 1
Stocking cans of soup on shelf 4
A) Custodial Aide
B) Retail Stocker
Duty 2
Wiping tables in the Break Room
A) Custodial Aide
B) Retail Stocker
Next Step: Open your Job Duty Match Worksheet! Slide 6 of 6
Job Duty Lesson Plan Vocational Transition • Lesson Plan
Duty Detectives: Workplace Tasks & Roles
Sequence: Job Pathfinders (Day 1)
Target Group: ESN / Transition (Ages 14-21)
Duration: 45-50 Minutes
Learning Objectives (IEP Aligned)
• Connect previous vocabulary (Supervisor, Workstation, Schedule) to job duties.
• Identify at least 3 daily duties performed in entry-level jobs (Stocker, Custodian, Clerk).
• Complete a scaffolded duty-matching worksheet with 80% accuracy or prompt reduction.
Vocabulary Anchor
Job Duty: Specific work task.
Workstation: Where tasks occur.
Supervisor: Directs duties.
Coworker: Peer team member.
Schedule: Shift task times.
Help: Advocating when stuck.
Instructional Pacing Guide
10 Min
Warm-Up & Vocabulary Bridge
Display Slide 2. Quick choral or pointing check: "Show me the Supervisor. What does a Coworker do?" Introduce key concept: A duty is what you do at your workstation.
15 Min
Explicit Modeling (Slide Deck)
Review Stocker and Custodial Aide roles (Slides 4-5). Highlight concrete actions: folding, stocking, wiping, discarding. Model using "Help" when a box is too heavy.
15 Min
Guided Detective Stations & Worksheet
Students complete the Job Duty Match Worksheet. Set up physical sorting bins or picture cards for tactile learners (e.g., washcloth for Custodian, cereal box for Stocker).
5 Min
Wrap-Up & Transition to Careers
Check for Understanding challenge (Slide 6). Preview tomorrow's topic: "Exploring which job duties match our personal interests!"
Prompting Hierarchy (Least to Most)
Independent: Student identifies duty icon without assistance.Visual Cue: Point to matching icon on vocabulary ring.Verbal Prompt: "Who cleans floors, the stocker or custodian?"Direct Model: Teacher demonstrates matching duty badge.
ESN Differentiation Strategies
• Non-Verbal / AAC: Program "Duty", "Stocker", "Custodian" onto AAC devices.
Duty Match Worksheet Job Duty Match
Workplace Tasks & Roles Practice
Vocational Skills
Name:
Date:
1
Match each Job to its Daily Duty
Draw a line from the Job on the left to its matching Duty on the right.
A. Retail Stocker
B. Custodial Aide
C. Office Clerk
Mopping floors and emptying trash cans
Sorting mail and stamping envelopes
Placing cereal boxes neatly on grocery shelves
2
Workplace Clues: Choose the Best Word
Supervisor Workstation Schedule Help
1. The table or desk where I do my duties is my:
2. If I do not know how to finish a duty, I raise my hand to ask for:
3. The person in charge who checks my completed duties is my:
3
My Duty Reflection
Write one job duty you are good at doing (or want to learn):
Great job completing your workplace detective practice! Page 1 of 1
Workplace Visual Cards Workplace Visual Cards
Cut along dotted lines for desk rings, communication binders, or word walls.
8 Cards
Supervisor
People
The boss who gives directions, assigns duties, and checks our work.
"Good morning, here is your task list today."
Coworker
People
A peer teammate who works at the same job or company with you.
"We work together as a team to finish duties."
Workstation
Places
The exact space, desk, counter, or room where you do your tasks.
"Keep your workstation clean, safe, and neat."
Break Room
Places
A safe room to relax, drink water, and eat lunch when on break.
"Go to the break room when your schedule allows."
Schedule
Time
The written plan that shows what days and hours you work.
"Check the schedule so you are always on time."
Job Duty
Action
A specific work task you are responsible for finishing on your shift.
"My main duty is stocking shelves with boxes."
Arrive • Finish
Action
Arrive means starting work on time; Finish means completing your shift.
"Clock in when you arrive, clock out when you finish."
Ask For Help
Advocacy
Raising your hand or telling your supervisor when you are unsure.
"Excuse me, could you show me this step again?"
Tip: Laminate cards and hole-punch in top-left corner for student keyrings. Job Pathfinders Resource
Career Explorers Slides Vocational Transition • Lesson 2
Career Research
Job Pathfinders Sequence
Career Explorers:
Finding the Right Job for You
Investigate real workplaces, discover daily duties, and match jobs to your personal strengths.
Work Settings My Strengths
Slide 1 of 5
Where Do You Like to Work?
Workplace Environments
Indoor or Outdoor?
Do you prefer working inside a warm grocery store or outside in fresh air caring for plants?
Indoor Shelves
Outdoor Garden
Active or Seated?
Do you like moving around on your feet or sitting at a quiet workstation organizing papers?
Active Walking
Seated Desk
Self-advocacy tip: Knowing what you like helps you find the right job! Slide 2 of 5
Four Entry-Level Career Paths
Explore Real Jobs
Retail & Store
Stocking shelves, bagging groceries, greeting customers.
Active • Team
Food Service
Wiping tables, washing dishes, packing to-go orders.
Fast • Hands-on
Custodial
Emptying trash cans, sweeping halls, sanitizing desks.
Independent
Office Clerk
Sorting letters, shredding paper, folding flyers.
Quiet • Seated
Which pathway sounds most exciting to you? Slide 3 of 5
How We Research a Career
Research Steps
1
Name the Job
Pick one specific job title you want to explore today.
2
Find 3 Duties
What daily tasks does this worker do at their workstation?
3
Check Your Fit
Would you enjoy doing these duties on your work schedule?
These duties will become the core bullet points on your future resume!
Time to Investigate!
Activity Instructions
Career Investigation Worksheet
1 Write your Name and Date.
2 Choose one job: Retail Stocker, Food Prep Aide, or Custodial Aide.
3 Circle the workstation and tools used for that job.
4 Give the job your personal Star Rating!
Tomorrow: We turn your favorite duties into a real resume! Slide 5 of 5
Career Investigation Worksheet Career Investigation Profile
Researching Jobs & Workplace Duties
Career Discovery
Name:
Date:
1
Choose 1 Job to Investigate Today
Retail Stocker
Custodial Aide
Food Prep Aide
2
Work Environment & Workstation Setting
Location:
Indoor
Outdoor
Movement:
Walking / Standing
Seated at Desk
Sound Level:
Quiet Work Area
Active / Busy Area
3
Three Daily Duties for this Job
Write 3 tasks this worker does during their schedule shift (these go on your resume!):
4
Tools & Gear Needed at the Workstation
Safety Gloves
Uniform / Apron
Broom / Cleaning Kit
Barcode Scanner
My Job Fit Rating
Would you like to do this job on your future schedule?
Yes, I like it!
Maybe with help
Not for me
Save this sheet! You will use these duties to build your resume next. Page 1 of 1
Resume Builders Slides Vocational Transition • Lesson 3
Resume Building
Job Pathfinders Sequence
Resume Skill Builders:
Show What You Can Do
Turn your duties, strengths, and workplace habits into a professional resume for future supervisors.
My Strengths My Duties
Slide 1 of 5
What is a Resume?
The Purpose
Your Work Story
A resume is a one-page document you give to a supervisor . It shows who you are and what tasks you know how to do.
Why do we need one?
So employers know you are ready, responsible, and trained!
What Goes on a Resume?
1 Contact Info: Your name and phone number
2 Job Goal: The job role you want to do
3 Strengths: Being on time and friendly
4 Duties: Real tasks you can complete
You already know your duties from Lesson 1 and Lesson 2! Slide 2 of 5
Choose Your Workplace Strengths
Personal Qualities
Punctual
I always arrive at my workstation on time.
Team Player
I treat my coworkers with kindness and respect.
Hard Worker
I follow directions until all my duties are finished .
Advocate
I ask my supervisor for help when needed.
Supervisors love hiring workers with these great habits! Slide 3 of 5
Turning Duties into Resume Lines
Action Verbs
Example 1: Retail Helper
Stocked groceries neatly on store shelves
Flattened cardboard boxes for recycling
Greeted coworkers and customers with a smile
Example 2: School Custodial Aide
Emptied classroom wastebaskets daily
Sanitized desks and tables at workstation
Maintained safety signs and mop supplies
Notice how each duty begins with a strong action word! Slide 4 of 5
Sharing Your Resume with Pride
Interview Confidence
3 Steps for Your Practice Interview
1
Hand your resume to the supervisor: “Hello, my name is [Name]. Here is my resume.”
2
Visual Resume Template Vocational Candidate Profile Entry-Level Visual Resume
Full Name:
Phone:
Email:
Career Goal • Target Job
Check the entry-level role you are applying for:
Retail Stocker
Custodial Aide
Food Prep Aide
Office Clerk
Workplace Strengths & Habits
Check your top work habits that supervisors value:
Punctual: Arrives on schedule
Team Player: Helps coworkers
Focused: Finishes duties
Neat: Clean workstation
Safe: Follows safety rules
Advocate: Asks for help
Work & School Experience
Role / Job Title:
Workstation / Location:
Key Duties Completed:
•
•
•
Equipment & Tools I Can Use
Utility Cart
Broom & Dustpan
Paper Shredder
Barcode Scanner
Reference • Supervisor / Teacher
Name:
Title:
Phone:
Official Student Vocational Portfolio • Transition Readiness Ready for Interview!
Resume Readiness Rubric Vocational Assessment • Transition IEP
Resume Readiness Rubric
Sequence: Job Pathfinders
Tool: Post-Sequence Rubric
Student Name:
Coach / Teacher:
Assessment Date:
Skill Domain 1 • Emerging 2 • Developing 3 • Independent 1. Workplace Vocabulary Supervisor, Coworker, Workstation, Schedule
| Identifies 1-2 words with physical/visual prompts. | Identifies 3-4 words with visual cards or AAC cues. | Defines and applies all 8 workplace terms accurately. |
| 2. Job Duties & Roles
Connecting tasks to job roles
| Matches duties to jobs with direct verbal modeling. | Matches 3 duties correctly using visual worksheet organizer. | Independently states 3 concrete duties for target career. |
| 3. Resume Completion
Visual resume worksheet
| Completes contact info and 1 strength with hand-over-hand. | Completes template with peer or paraeducator prompting. | Complete 1-page visual resume with clear goal and duties. |
| 4. Self-Advocacy
Interview practice & asking for help
| Reluctant to share resume; requires prompt to ask for help. | Shares resume and indicates strengths using visual script. | Confidently presents resume and states: "Here are my duties." |
Vocational Transition Pathway Next Steps
On-Campus Work Training
Community Job Shadowing
Mock Interview with Supervisor
Vocational Coach Notes & Accommodations Used:
Coach Signature: _______________________ Score: _____ / 12
Job Pathfinders • Lesson 3
