Lead Instructor-Career Readiness for Students w/ Disabilities - Staten Island

AHRC NYC • New York, NY

21d • Onsite

About The Position

AHRC New York City is seeking a Lead Instructor for its Staten Island Employment and Business Services team. The position prepares school-enrolled students with intellectual and developmental disabilities for employment through career exploration, foundational employment skills, and preparation for life after high school. In partnership with New York City Department of Education schools and in coordination with ACCES-VR’s Potentially Eligible Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), instruction is delivered in school settings using an approved curriculum and syllabus organized around four Pre-ETS service areas. Learning is supported through structured lessons, hands-on activities, discussion, practice, and other experiential approaches suited to each student.

Under the direction of the Regional Director, the Lead Instructor plans, prepares, and delivers accessible, engaging, and age-appropriate instruction across Job Exploration Counseling, Workplace Readiness Training, Self-Advocacy, and Postsecondary Counseling. The instructor adapts lessons to students’ strengths, interests, communication styles, and support needs; monitors and documents participation and progress; and collaborates with school personnel, AHRC colleagues, students, families, Care Managers when applicable, and ACCES-VR representatives. Services must follow program requirements, school partnership agreements, and ACCES-VR guidance.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., for 35 hours per week. Compensation is $55,000 per year, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
• At least 2 years of experience working with people with disabilities.
• Experience with program design or curriculum development.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational skills, self-direction, and initiative across varied responsibilities and assigned tasks.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems with a team of service providers and business mentors.
• Demonstrated ability to use varied instructional strategies that connect curriculum to learners and their different learning styles.
• Comfort with public speaking and presenting.
• Two years of customer service and project coordination experience.
• Experience interacting with high-level management.

Nice To Haves

• Some HR and/or training experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with program enrollments and complete ACCES-VR referrals for submission.
• Assist with collecting evaluations and other documents needed for the program.
• Deliver Pre-ETS instruction using the approved curriculum and syllabus in Job Exploration Counseling, Workplace Readiness Training, Self-Advocacy, and Postsecondary Counseling, following program schedules and learning objectives and accommodating diverse learning styles.
• Prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, activities, and classroom resources in advance; maintain an organized schedule and communicate schedule changes to relevant school and AHRC contacts.
• Help students identify career interests, strengths, and employment goals.
• Promote student involvement and monitor progress and measurable skill gains.
• Collaborate and communicate with DOE administrators, teachers, counselors, and transition staff.
• Develop and maintain relationships with families and other support staff, and communicate regularly about student progress.
• Identify and problem-solve challenges that interfere with program completion.
• Maintain attendance records, progress notes, and weekly service documentation.
• Complete and submit required service reports and documentation after each of the four Pre-ETS service areas, in accordance with ACCES-VR and program reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with ACCES-VR requirements and agency policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Participate in program, transition, and staff meetings, as well as professional development.
• Attend required training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Low-cost, high-quality medical insurance with single and family plans.
• Paid sick, personal, and vacation time.
• Paid training.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Referral program.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• 403(b) company match.
• Life insurance.
• Paid orientation.
• Employee discounts.
• Flexible Spending account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level