Aspire Program Instructor - Empower Independent Living

Goodwill; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia is seeking an Aspire Program Instructor to facilitate curriculum and hands‑on activities for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

You will manage a small caseload, assess participants, and tailor instructional supports to promote independence and community engagement across both facility and community settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Education, Social Work, or other relevant field and 1 year of experience, or a Master's degree.
• Experience teaching, tutoring, or facilitating instruction.
• Database and/or case management software to track participant and program progress.
• Student teaching and practicum experiences will be counted as work experience.
• Preferred: Teaching Certificate.
• Experience locating community and social services for at‑risk populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily program operations through Aspire curriculum and structured activities, supporting participants to achieve individualized goals and access 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 through Aspire activities that promote independence.
• Implement individualized supports including assistive technology and accommodations.
• Maintain a small caseload (up to 10 participants) and oversee records, progress, and services.

Skills

Teaching experience

Case management data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Services/Education/Social Work

Master's degree in Social Services/Education/Social Work

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia is seeking an Aspire Program Instructor to facilitate curriculum and hands‑on activities for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

You will manage a small caseload, assess participants, and tailor instructional supports to promote independence and community engagement across both facility and community settings.