Project Search Instructor

The Arc Lexington; City of Gloversville (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc Lexington in Gloversville, NY, is seeking a Project SEARCH Instructor to help interns with disabilities build workplace skills and confidence. You will blend classroom instruction with hands-on learning at a host business to prepare interns for competitive, integrated employment.

You will teach employability skills, assess progress, adapt instruction, and coordinate supports with families, trainers, business partners, and community agencies to turn internships into real employment

Qualifications

• Relevant training and experience in adult basic education, special education, rehabilitation, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid New York State driver's license with a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Teach interns employability skills and assess progress.
• Adapt instruction to meet individual needs and maintain engagement.
• Coordinate supports with families, skills trainers, business partners, and community agencies.
• Help interns explore career interests and build résumés and portfolios.
• Maintain program records and assist with intern recruitment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

New York driver license

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

What does our Project SEARCH Instructor do?

Help Interns with disabilities build the skills and confidence to enter the workforce. As a Project SEARCH Instructor at The Arc Lexington, you'll combine classroom instruction with hands‑on learning at a host business to prepare interns for competitive, integrated employment.

You'll teach employability skills, assess intern progress, adapt instruction, and coordinate supports that help interns succeed. Working with families, skills trainers, business partners, and community agencies, you'll help interns explore career interests, build résumés and portfolios, and turn internship experiences into employment opportunities. You'll also support intern recruitment and maintain program records.

Qualifications

Relevant training and experience in adult basic education, special education, rehabilitation, or a related field are required. A bachelor's degree is preferred. Candidates must have effective communication and organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, and a valid New York State driver's license with a safe driving record.

What can The Arc Lexington offer you?

This position offers meaningful work helping interns prepare for employment and greater independence. You'll apply your teaching, coaching, and problem‑solving skills while collaborating with colleagues, families, and local business partners-and see the impact as interns develop skills and achieve their employment goals.

Why work at The Arc Lexington?

At The Arc Lexington, we support People with disabilities in building fulfilling lives and meaningful connections in their communities. As a Project SEARCH Instructor, you'll help interns discover your strengths, gain workplace experience, and take the next step toward employment.

The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws ("each a "Protected Characteristic"). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.