TRANSITION ACADEMY FACILITATOR

WESTCHESTER ARC; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

WESTCHESTER ARC in Hawthorne, NY, seeks a Transition Program Facilitator/Instructor to lead curriculum-based services within the Transition Academy, including Prep4Success, Employment Connection and Project SEARCH Autism Enhancement.

Ideal candidate will have a background in Special Education settings, experience with individuals with IDD, and strong skills in using technology to support learning and data collection.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma, some college preferred.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and/or young adults with IDD and families.
• A valid NYS driver’s license.
• Ability to provide instruction, support and guidance when implementing activities.
• Ability to use multiple types of technology, including smart board, mobile devices, iPad, Google Drive, Google Slides, Chromebooks, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to function as a self-starter and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Planning, developing, evaluating, and implementing curriculum, lessons plans and managing the learning environment.
• Utilize technology while executing curriculum, teaching program participants, and for data collection.
• Implement activities for social, technology, employment/career development and independent living skills.
• Assist individuals in learning new skills in socialization, independent living, technology and apps, career and employment, emotional regulation and behavior, and self‑care.
• Support each individual to participate, communicate and thrive in the program.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

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Full-time Regular Hawthorne, NY, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1252

The Arc Westchester, a leading non-profit agency serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is seeking aTransition Program Facilitator/Instructor to serve as the program instructor for the curriculum-based services offered within the Transition Academy, including but not limited to Prep4Success, Employment Connection and Project SEARCH Autism Enhancement.

Note: if you are interested in a career in Special Education this position provides valuable hands‑on experience and develops your teaching skills by providing lessons to individuals with developmental disabilities in our Transition Program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning, developing, evaluating, and implementing curriculum, lessons plans and managing the learning environment.
• The Transition Academy Facilitator will utilize technology while executing curriculum, teaching program participants, and for data collection.
• Implementing activities for social, technology, employment/career development and independent living skills.
• Assist individuals in learning new skills in socialization, independent living, technology and apps, career and employment, emotional regulation and behavior, and self‑care.
• Support each individual to participate, communicate and thrive in the program.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Requires a High School Diploma, some college preferred.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and/or young adults with IDD and families.
• A valid NYS driver’s license.
• Ability to provide instruction, support and guidance when implementing activities.
• Ability to use multiple types of technology, including smart board, mobile devices, iPad, goggle drive, google slides, chrome books, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to function as a self-started and problem solving.

Job Type: Full-time

• 403(b)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NYS Driver's License for at least 2 years (Required)