Aspire Instructor — Workforce Prep & Independence

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill SWPA’s Aspire Program Instructor role in Pittsburgh offers structured classroom instruction and independent living activities for adults with disabilities. You will assess participants, place them in appropriate supports, and manage a small caseload to help them gain skills for employment.

This full-time position requires a Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant field, teaching experience, and the ability to travel to local sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Education, Social Work, or related field AND 1 year of experience.
• Master's degree in Social Services, Education, Social Work, or other relevant field.
• Experience teaching, tutoring, or facilitating instruction.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Aspire curriculum and structured activities, supporting participants to achieve individualized goals and access appropriate resources.
• Develop and implement structured lesson plans aligned with program goals and participant learning needs.
• Develop rubrics, progress-monitoring tools, and other evaluation methods to track participant outcomes and inform instruction.
• Provide career exploration and coaching through assessments and individualized participant meetings.
• Transition effectively between virtual and in-person instruction using appropriate technology and classroom tools.
• Reinforce instructional content to promote real-world skill application and independence.
• Implement individualized programmatic supports, including assistive technology and accommodations.

Skills

Teaching experience

Tutoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Education, Social Work, or related field

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Goodwill SWPA’s Aspire Program Instructor role in Pittsburgh offers structured classroom instruction and independent living activities for adults with disabilities. You will assess participants, place them in appropriate supports, and manage a small caseload to help them gain skills for employment.

This full-time position requires a Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant field, teaching experience, and the ability to travel to local sites.