TRANSITION ACADEMY FACILITATOR

WESTCHESTER ARC•Hawthorne, NY

6d•$0 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Arc Westchester, a leading non-profit agency serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is seeking a Transition Program Facilitator/Instructor to serve as the program instructor for the curriculum-based services offered within the Transition Academy, including but not limited to Prep4Success, Employment Connection and Project SEARCH Autism Enhancement. Note: if you are interested in a career in Special Education this position provides valuable hands-on experience and develops your teaching skills by providing lessons to individuals with developmental disabilities in our Transition Program.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma, some college preferred.
Experience working with children, adolescents, and/or young adults with IDD and families.
A valid NYS driver’s license.
Ability to provide instruction, support and guidance when implementing activities.
Ability to use multiple types of technology, including smart board, mobile devices, iPad, goggle drive, google slides, chrome books, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to function as a self-starter and problem solving.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.

Responsibilities

Planning, developing, evaluating, and implementing curriculum, lessons plans and managing the learning environment.
Utilize technology while executing curriculum, teaching program participants, and for data collection.
Implementing activities for social, technology, employment/career development and independent living skills.
Assist individuals in learning new skills in socialization, independent living, technology and apps, career and employment, emotional regulation and behavior, and self-care.
Support each individual to participate, communicate and thrive in the program.