Transition academy facilitator
WESTCHESTER ARC
Location
Hawthorne, New York
Salary
$22 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Transition Academy Facilitator is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing curriculum-based lessons to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They will manage the learning environment, collect data, and assist participants in developing social, career, and independent living skills.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A valid NYS driver's license and proficiency in various educational and office technologies are required.
Job description
Job description
Transition program facilitator/ Instructor
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.
- Job responsibilities
- Planning, developing, evaluating, and implementing curriculum, lessons plans and managing the learning environment.
- The Transition Academy Facilitator will 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.
- Job 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-started and problem solving.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification
• NYS Driver's License for at least 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- 403(b)