ACCESS Life Instructor

Access Group, Inc.•Little Rock, AR

4d•$40,000 - $45,000•Onsite

About The Position

The ACCESS Life Instructor directs and coordinates the daily instruction of ACCESS Life, ensuring that the programming addresses the areas of vocation, community integration, leisure, and independence for young adults with developmental disabilities. This role involves planning and leading programming, supervising teaching assistants, serving as a team leader, and maintaining professional communication with parents and team members. The instructor is responsible for fostering a positive and supportive environment, utilizing effective management and behavior strategies, and using data to guide decision-making and communicate member success. Ensuring member safety at all times, collaborating effectively with funding partners, and completing all necessary paperwork in a timely manner are also key aspects of this position. The role may also involve performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in education or related field
Minimum of two years of successful experience in a similar position or equivalent combination of education and experience in working with adults and children with special needs.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data necessary to document and communicate the member’s success in ACCESS Life.
Ability to work with programming team to develop and implement behavior plans for the members when necessary.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out programming effectively.
Minimal travel is required for this position; this travel may include transporting students/clients.
ACCESS drivers are required to maintain a valid Driver’s License, current auto liability insurance and registration, a clean driving record, and physical ability to drive to local locations throughout Arkansas.

Responsibilities

Leads the programming for young adults with developmental disabilities.
Plans the programming to address all areas to include vacation, community integration, leisure and independence.
Supervises and directs ACCESS Life teaching assistants.
Serves as the team leader for the members in ACCESS Life.
Communicates in a professional manner to parents and other team members.
Ensures a positive and supportive relationship with students, families and staff.
Uses effective management and behavior strategies with the members of ACCESS Life.
Uses data to guide decision making and communicate success for the members in ACCESS Life.
Ensures member safety at all times by following established procedure and using common sense both on and off campus.
Collaborates with all members of the team, including the funding partners (ARS, Waiver and parents) effectively.
Ensures that all paperwork necessary for funding sources is complete and timely.
May perform other related or non-related duties, as assigned.