Coordinator of Educational Curriculum & Instruction
About The Position
The Coordinator of Educational Curriculum & Instruction partners with the Administrator of Educational Curriculum & Instruction to develop new program models and improve creative and educational initiatives across multiple program environments. The role assists with implementing academic programming at Brightway ADS locations by modeling and actively supporting instruction. The Coordinator researches educational activities, programs, and pathways; helps order and maintain supplies; adapts and scaffolds curriculum to meet the population’s needs; and develops engaging ways to access academic information. The position models and leads instruction for Direct Support Professionals, provides feedback to improve academic engagement, and creates and leads staff training on instructional strategies. It also collaborates with departments and service providers, including Speech, Behavioral, Occupational, and Vocational, and shares program progress with the Administrator.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or an education-related field.
- Two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- One year of experience developing curriculum based on individuals’ strengths, needs, and abilities.
- Expertise in instruction, curriculum, and/or behavior management for individuals with autism and/or developmental disabilities.
- Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to design and implement program plans across multiple environments.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to lift, move, or carry 15 pounds.
- Ability to kneel, twist, and bend.
- Ability to perform all physical SCIP techniques.
Responsibilities
- Research educational activities, programs, and pathways that could serve the population.
- Assist with ordering and maintaining appropriate educational supplies for all programs.
- Communicate with departments and supervisors to coordinate services and ensure they meet or exceed expectations.
- Partner with the Administrator of Educational Curriculum & Instruction to enhance program models in adult day habilitation environments.
- Provide the Administrator of Educational Curriculum & Instruction with insight into educational program progress.
- Develop new and engaging pathways to academic information.
- Model and lead instruction for Direct Support Professionals.
- Adapt and scaffold curriculum to meet the needs of the population.
- Provide constructive feedback to Direct Support Professionals to enhance academic engagement.
- Collaborate with other departments and service providers, including Speech, Behavioral, Occupational, and Vocational.
- Create and lead training on instructional strategies for staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Comprehensive paid training.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Flexible spending account (FSA).
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Paid time off.
