Academy Applied Academic Program Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Description : A New Leaf, Inc.

Position Description

Part-Time and Full-Time Opportunities Available!

Academy Applied Academic Program Instructor

Reports To : Academy Applied Academic Program Coordinator

Job Status : Exempt

Job Summary :

Provide life and workforce skills instruction for adults 18 and older who have a developmental disability and or Autism and prepare them for effective independent living and securing a sustainable competitive wage within the community they wish to work, live and grow. Will use ANL curriculum, prepare classroom materials, attend conferences, assist with specials projects and extracurricular activities; and participate in the assessment and placement of students.

Essential Functions

• Highly developed organizational, time management, human relations and interpersonal communication and writing skills; self-motivated, flexible, and creative.
• Experience with planning, creating, and coordinating applied academic and vocational activities.
• Help train and guide Paraprofessionals.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of and experience in teaching life and workforce development skills and ability to draft and execute lesson plans.
• Instruct students via ANL curriculum using current instructional strategies appropriate to the subject matter to assure highest quality classroom instruction.
• Effectively manage the classroom to create an optimal learning environment, and strong technology skills.
• Maintain up-to-date records of student attendance, academic progress and grades as required by district policy and certification / regulatory agencies.
• Ensure supply list and learning plans are current prior to each class taught.
• Able to multi-task and solve problems.
• Develop and implement staff schedule.
• Able to upload and implement, including afternoon vocational classes.
• Able to utilize assistive technologies.
• Maintain and evaluate individual and collective applied academic statistics and reporting documents.
• Ensures the development, accuracy and completeness of incident reports.
• Case Management.
• Counsel students related to life matters.
• Knowledgeable in handling crisis and medical emergency situations within a classroom or other learning environment(s), as it relates to I / DD and Autism.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, guidelines, and standards in the areas of applied academics and vocational training to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Provides transportation when necessary.
• Assist with quarterly academy assemblies and graduation.
• Work closely with Applied Academic Program Coordinator and Work-Based Learning Staff.
• Ability to be flexible and complete tasks as unforeseen events arise.
• Model, mentor, and motivate the value of appropriate and effective independent living standards and workforce success.

Requirements : Qualifications

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