Curriculum Specialist
Opportunity Enterprises Inc•Valparaiso, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Curriculum Specialist is responsible for assisting the Curriculum Director in the development and implementation of curriculum for Career Connections and Shared Table food pantry. This role involves working closely with day program staff to ensure quality services, acting as a mentor to Direct Support Professionals, and managing curriculum materials and activities.
Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent ability to navigate, implement and troubleshoot technology.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
- High School Diploma
- 1-3 year’s experience in education or field
- Experience with developmentally disabled population
Responsibilities
- Work closely with day program director and staff to provide quality services for clients
- Act as a mentor/role model for Direct Support Professionals (DSP’s) as necessary to ensure implementation and promote a client-centered environment in day service programs; ensure any necessary follow-up and provide feedback to Curriculum Director and Program Directors
- Stage weekly lessons and ensure supplies/materials are on hand and in good working condition
- Assist in researching, developing, and implementing all curriculum components at Career Connections, including but not limited to lessons, samples, visual guides, and hands-on materials
- Maintain dietary restrictions and spreadsheets where necessary for curriculum activities
- Create and maintain inventories of lessons and curriculum materials, keeping them organized and well-stocked
- Shop for supplies when requested by Curriculum Director and maintain budget expenses using an Excel tracking sheet
- Assist in scheduling weekly components of curriculum and input data on activity and tally sheets
- Lead Shared Table appointments and training labs
- Ensure Shared Table tasks are completed accurately and on time
- Capture, upload, and organize photos of client activities and participation, along with demonstration photos for lessons
- Stay up to date on client behavior trainings and CSTs
- Participate and assist in tours, when requested by Curriculum Director
- Maintain day service program electronics and troubleshoot technical issues as they pertain to curriculum programming running efficiently
- Crosstrain with curriculum team to assist with covering duties during illness or vacations
- All other duties as assigned by the director
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
