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

AHRC NYC • Staten Island, NY

20d

About The Position

AHRC New York City is seeking a Lead Instructor for its Staten Island Employment and Business Services team. The role helps prepare DOE-enrolled students with intellectual and developmental disabilities for employment through the Potentially Eligible Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) program, in coordination with ACCES-VR and partner schools.

Under the direction of the Regional Director, the Lead Instructor plans, prepares, and delivers instruction using AHRC’s approved curriculum and syllabus across four Pre-ETS service areas: Job Exploration Counseling, Workplace Readiness Training, Self-Advocacy, and Postsecondary Counseling. Instruction takes place in school settings and uses structured lessons, hands-on activities, discussion, practice, and other experiential approaches. The instructor adapts activities to students’ strengths, interests, communication styles, learning styles, and support needs; monitors and documents participation and progress; and works 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.

Requirements

• A master’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree with 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 when managing varied responsibilities and assigned tasks.
• Ability to make decisions and problem-solve with a team of service providers and business mentors.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of instructional strategies that connect curriculum to learners and their varied 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 required 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.
• Follow the program schedule and learning objectives while accommodating diverse learning styles.
• Prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, activities, and classroom resources in advance.
• Maintain an organized schedule and communicate schedule changes to appropriate school and AHRC contacts.
• Assist students in identifying career interests, strengths, and employment goals.
• Promote student involvement and monitor student progress and measurable skill gains.
• Collaborate and communicate with DOE administrators, teachers, counselors, and transition staff.
• Develop and maintain relationships and communicate regularly with families and other support staff regarding student progress.
• Identify and problem-solve solutions for 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, and in 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: Senior