Life Skills Educator - Adults with Disabilities

Community Workforce Solutions•Raleigh, NC

8d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Instilling hope, inspiring greatness, and supporting futures since 1964. This is a Full-Time position in Raleigh, NC, with working hours from Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The pay range is $17.00 - $23.00 per hour, based on education, experience, and qualifications. The Pathways Day Program is looking for a creative and engaging Life Skills Educator to develop and lead hands-on learning experiences for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This role combines education with meaningful, person-centered work, helping adults build skills, explore interests, participate in their community, and grow their independence. The Pathways Day Program provides adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) a supportive, engaging environment to learn, connect, and pursue meaningful activities. As a Life Skills Educator, you will manage a dedicated learning area and lead rotating small groups throughout the day, with the flexibility to create activities and adapt your approach based on participants' individual abilities, interests, communication styles, and goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Education, Human Services, Recreation Therapy, or a related field.
Experience in education, special education, adapted instruction, or another instructional setting.
Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Ability to develop and lead structured lessons and activities for small groups.
Ability to adapt instruction for varying cognitive, physical, communication, and learning needs.
A patient, creative, flexible, and dependable approach.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead engaging, skill-building lessons and activities for adults with I/DD.
Provide instruction to rotating small groups throughout the day.
Adapt activities, materials, and teaching methods for different learning, communication, cognitive, and physical abilities.
Incorporate participants' individual service/support plans and goals into daily programming.
Monitor and document participant progress, engagement, and support needs.
Create a safe, organized, and welcoming learning environment.
Collaborate with direct support staff to provide consistent, person-centered programming.
Support participants with personal care and mobility needs as needed.
Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development.