Curriculum Specialist

Opportunity Enterprises•Valparaiso, IN

1d•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 client services, acting as a mentor to Direct Support Professionals, and managing curriculum materials and supplies. The specialist will also be involved in researching, developing, and implementing curriculum components, maintaining dietary restriction information, creating inventories, and shopping for supplies. Additionally, the role includes leading Shared Table appointments and training labs, ensuring tasks are completed accurately, organizing photos of client activities, staying updated on client behavior trainings, assisting with tours, and maintaining program electronics. Cross-training with the curriculum team is also a component of this position.

Requirements

High School Diploma
1-3 year’s experience in education or field
Experience with developmentally disabled population
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.

Responsibilities

Assist the Curriculum Director in the development and implementation of curriculum for Career Connections and Shared Table food pantry.
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.
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.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the director.