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

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.

Job Description

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.

Essential Responsibilities

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

1. Assist with all enrollments for the program and complete ACCES-VR referrals for submission.
2. Assist with collecting evaluations and all other pertinent documents needed for the program.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Assist students in identifying career interests, strengths, and employment goals.
6. Promote student involvement, monitor student progress and measurable skill gains.
7. Collaborate and communicate with DOE administrators, teachers, counselors and transition staff.
8. Develop & maintain relationships as well as communicate regularly with families and other support staff regarding student progress.
9. Identify and problem solve solutions for challenges that interfere with completion of the program.
10. Maintain attendance records, progress notes and weekly service documentation.
11. 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.
12. Ensure compliance with ACCES-VR requirements and agency policies.
13. Maintain confidentiality of student records.
14. Participate in program meetings, transition meetings, staff meetings and professional development
15. Attend required training.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Masters degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience; or a Bachelors degree with 5 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

Additional Information

• Low cost, high quality Medical Insurance (Single & Family Plans)
• Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
• Paid Training
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral program
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 403(b) company match
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Employee discounts
• 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.