School to Work Instructor

The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter; City of Utica (NY); Sur place; USD 27 276 - 38 848; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous paid time off

Paid training

Résumé du poste

The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter is looking for an educator to provide individualized services to students with disabilities in Utica, New York. You will assist in their transition from high school to adult life, developing and executing plans for work and life skills training based on their personal goals.

The candidate should have a degree in human services or education, with practical experience in classroom settings. The role offers a competitive pay rate and superb benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a relevant field required.
• 1+ year experience in a classroom setting preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide individualized services to students with disabilities.
• Complete documentation relating to student needs and referrals.
• Conduct classroom-based instruction and community experiences.

Connaissances

Individualized Education Plans

Communication skills

Supervision of students

Classroom instruction

Formation

Bachelor's degree in human services or education

Associate's degree with 5 years experience

Description du poste

About the Role

Provide individualized services to students with disabilities to improve their outcomes after high school and assist with a positive transition from high school to adult life. Services may include developing plans for work and life skills training and experiences based on the students Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and personal goals.

Essential Job Functions

• Complete referrals for students to obtain eligibility for ACES-VR and/or OPWDD and attend meetings if necessary regarding the referrals.
• Attend annual CSE meetings and school/student meetings and/or provide beneficial information to assist with such meetings.
• Attend a variety of meetings such as CSE, other parent/teacher meetings, transition fairs and/or open houses, in order to promote and expand referrals for all STW programs for the current & upcoming school years.
• Complete necessary documentation as it pertains to each student and distribute appropriately to their school personnel and family.
• Accurately complete and maintain all required agency documentation in the required manner.
• Provide supervision of students while participating in the program.
• Assist other school to work co-workers as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Provide classroom-based instruction and community-based learning experiences based on the students Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and personal goals. Such learning experiences may include vocational exploration, work life skills, independent living skills, socialization skills and community exploration.
• Communicate effectively and professionally in any aspect with co-workers, supervisors, community partners, school districts, and families.
• Create weekly lesson plans based on approved curriculum for the program.
• Provide appropriate instruction of work life skills, vocational skills, independent living skills and community orientation as it pertains to the program and suited around the students needs.
• Provide individualized services such as job assessments, job readiness training, work/life skills training, travel training, and other individualized activities as needed.
• Work closely with multiple school districts and meet individualized needs as requested by school personnel in order to provide necessary support to their students and documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of CDOS credential, work-based learning standards and regulations.

Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.

Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Bachelor's degree in the field of human services, education, or a related field with at least 1 year experience in a classroom setting.
• Associate's degree in the field of human services, education, or a related field with at least 5 years experience in a classroom setting and/or working with youth.

Pay & Perks

The pay rate for this position is $24.00/hr. Your journey toward making a difference begins here!

Additionally, we offer superb benefits and perks, including:

• Generous paid time off
• Paid training

EEO Statement

The Arc firmly believes in and subscribes to fair employment practices and opens its facilities to every qualified person. In all employment practices and related decisions, we are committed to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military status, domestic violence victim status, non-job related conviction record, Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.