Instructor

AutismUp; City of Rochester, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AutismUp at the Golisano Autism Center in Rochester, New York is seeking instructors to design and teach classes in group and 1:1 settings for participants with autism and other disabilities, with full-time, flexible hours Monday–Saturday and regular afternoons and evenings.

You will also handle administrative tasks, supervise volunteers and staff, track progress, coordinate with families, and participate in AU events and program development to support outcomes for participants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Master’s degree in relevant field and/or related certifications preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with ASD or other disabilities.
• Teaching experience strongly preferred.
• A valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Directly provides and facilitates instruction and oversight to participants with various abilities in a classroom or/and community-based or 1:1 settings, and virtually as needed
• Manages volunteers, interns, community partners, instructors and support staff
• May communicate with participants and families on scheduling and other matters as needed
• Assists in ensuring supplies and equipment are adequate and up-to-date
• Tracks participants’ progress and communicates accordingly with stakeholders including families
• Responsible for the supervision and safety of program participants
• Helps facilitate social interactions between participants in the program
• Participates on the programming team’s behalf at AU events and functions, as needed
• Participate in various team meetings to advance continuous assessment and improvement, and to further collaborative efforts
• Attends training and professional development functions
• Manages reporting as needed, including notes, metrics, incident reports and notables

Skills

Teaching experience

ASD experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Certifications preferred

Job description

AutismUp at the Golisano Autism Center, Rochester, New York

Hours:

Full-time, flexible hours Monday – Saturday with regular afternoons and evenings

Pay range:

$22.00 – $26.00 per hour depending on education and experience

Position Summary:

Instructors will design and teach classes in both group and one-on-one settings as needed for participants with autism and other disabilities to help them achieve their goals. The instructor will also see to administrative and reporting tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Directly provides and facilitates instruction and oversight to participants with various abilities in a classroom or/and community-based or 1:1 settings, and virtually as needed
• Manages volunteers, interns, community partners, instructors and support staff
• May communicate with participants and families on scheduling and other matters as needed
• Assists in ensuring supplies and equipment are adequate and up-to-date
• Tracks participants’ progress and communicates accordingly with stakeholders including families
• Responsible for the supervision and safety of program participants
• Helps facilitate social interactions between participants in the program
• Participates on the programming team’s behalf at AU events and functions, as needed
• Participate in various team meetings to advance continuous assessment and improvement, and to further collaborative efforts
• Attends training and professional development functions
• Manages reporting as needed, including notes, metrics, incident reports and notables

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required, master’s degree in relevant field and/or related certifications preferred
• Experience working with individuals with ASD or other disabilities
• Teaching experience strongly preferred
• A valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation to AutismUp and off-site locations in Greater Rochester area are required