Lead Instructor-Career Readiness for Students w/ Disabilities - Staten Island

AHRC New York City; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low cost Medical Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Training

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral program

403(b) company match

Life insurance

Paid orientation

Flexible Spending account

Job summary

AHRC New York City in Staten Island is hiring a Lead Instructor for the PE Pre-ETS program to prepare students with intellectual and developmental disabilities for employment.

You will use AHRC's curriculum, collaborate with DOE staff and ACCES-VR, deliver engaging lessons, and monitor progress while maintaining records.

This full-time role offers a 9am-5pm schedule, Monday through Friday, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Masters degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience; or a Bachelors degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years working with people with disabilities.
• Experience with program design or curriculum development required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and initiative in diverse responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with enrollments for the program and ACCES-VR referrals.
• Deliver Pre-ETS instruction using approved curriculum across four service areas.
• Prepare lesson plans and materials and maintain schedules.
• Promote student involvement and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with DOE administrators, teachers, counselors, and transition staff.
• Maintain attendance records and submit required reports.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience

Job description

Lead Instructor-Career Readiness for Students w/ Disabilities - Staten Island

• Full-time

AHRC New York City is a large, complex nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children and adults (those with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and other disabilities) through a broad spectrum of services , and a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced and reflected in all that we do. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture of curiosity, creativity, and optimism and as we advocate for people with disabilities to lead full and equitable lives.

AHRC NYC is seeking a Lead Instructor for their Staten Island Employment and Business Services (EBS) team to help prepare people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for employment. Through partnerships with New York City Department of Education (DOE) schools and in coordination with ACCES-VR’s Potentially Eligible Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), AHRC provides school-enrolled students with opportunities to explore careers, build foundational employment skills, and prepare for life after high school. Instruction is delivered in school settings using an approved curriculum and syllabus organized around four Pre-ETS service areas. Learning is supported through structured lessons, hands-on activities, discussion, practice, and other experiential approaches appropriate to each student.

Compensation Package: $55,000 per year plus a very generous and comprehensive Benefit package. See Benefit information below.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm....35 hours per week.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Regional Director, the Lead Instructor plans, prepares, and delivers instruction to DOE-enrolled students with developmental disabilities participating in the PE Pre-ETS program. The Lead Instructor uses AHRC’s approved curriculum and syllabus to facilitate engaging, accessible, and age-appropriate learning activities across the program’s 4 designated PE Pre-ETS service areas. The Leads Instructor adapts instruction to students’ strengths, interests, communication styles, and support needs. The Leads Instructor monitors and documents student participation and progress. The Leads Instructor collaborates with DOE school personnel, AHRC colleagues, students, families, Care Managers if applicable and ACCES-VR representatives as appropriate. Services must be delivered in accordance with program requirements, school partnership agreements and ACCES-VR guidance.

PE Pre-ETS Lead Instructor will have the following responsibilities:

• Assist with all enrollments for the program and complete ACCES-VR referrals for submission.
• Assist with collecting evaluations and all other pertinent documents needed for the program.
• Deliver Pre-ETS instruction using an approved curriculum aligned with ACCES-VR requirements in Job Exploration Counseling, Workplace Readiness Training, Self-Advocacy, and Postsecondary Counseling, using AHRC’s approved PE Pre-ETS curriculum and syllabus, following the program schedule and learning objectives and accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, activities, and classroom resources in advance; maintain an organized schedule and communicate schedule changes to appropriate school and AHRC contacts.
• Assist students in identifying career interests, strengths, and employment goals.
• Promote student involvement, monitor student progress and measurable skill gains.
• Collaborate and communicate with DOE administrators, teachers, counselors and transition staff.
• Develop & maintain relationships as well as communicate regularly with families and other support staff regarding student progress.
• Identify and problem solve solutions for challenges that interfere with completion of the program.
• Maintain attendance records, progress notes and weekly service documentation.
• Complete and submit required service reports and documentation upon completion of each of the four Pre-ETS service areas, in accordance with ACCES-VR and program reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with ACCES-VR requirements and agency policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Participate in program meetings, transition meetings, staff meetings and professional development
• Attend required training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Masters degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience; or a Bachelors degree with5 years of relevant experience.
• A minimum of 2 years working with people with disabilities.
• Experience with program design or curriculum development required
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational skills, self-directedness, and initiative when given a variety of responsibilities and assigned tasks.
• Ability to make decisions and problem-solve with a team of service providers and business mentors.
• Demonstrated ability to employ a variety of instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learner and their varied learning styles.
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting.
• Two years of customer service & project coordination experience.
• Experience interacting with high-level management.
• Some HR and/or training experience is a plus

Benefits

• Low cost, high quality Medical Insurance (Single & Family Plans)
• Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
• Paid Training
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral program
• 403(b) company match
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Flexible Spending account

AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, partnership status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic information, or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.