Academy Instructor

Position Summary:

The Instructor for The Academy at Tommy Nobis Center is an integral part of our TNC programming and provides accelerated vocational education, training, and employment to young adults with disabilities who are transitioning out of High School and into the work environment. The Instructor is responsible for delivering curriculum specific to Social Skills for employment success, Vocational Skills, and the integration of Community-based work. This role is also responsible for coordinating services with participants and their family members, community employers, and other key team members. The Instructor at The Academy is a full-time position focused on year-round services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Engages with individual participants, their family, and program staff to develop an individualized service plan identifying participant goal, and a coordinating plan to achieve them.

1. Works in collaboration with Program Manager and Employment Specialists to ready participants to actualize their employment goals

1. Develops specialized curriculum lesson plan accommodations for each cohort based upon student needs in alignment with the identified educational standards:

1. Social Skills for employment success

1. Vocational Skills

1. Community-based Work Integration

1. Responsible for compilation of curriculum for lesson planning and delivery of educational content for participants.

1. Teaches vocational skills curriculum (life skills, social skills, career exploration, job readiness, interview skills, etc.) to young adults with disabilities.

1. Creates and engaging, inclusive, and fun learning environment while effectively delivering appropriate classroom management

1. Maintains confidential, timely, and accurate case records, attendance, and billing records in accordance with GVRA, CARF, Tommy Nobis Center, and all other regulatory agency requirements.

1. Provides ongoing communication regarding participant’s progress, needs, etc. to the participant and others such as family, counselors, and other Tommy Nobis Center staff, as appropriate.

1. Coordinates and conducts meetings to discuss participant progress and/or concerns.

1. Serves as an advocate and ally for persons with disabilities by educating the community regarding The Academy.

1. Provides regular feedback to Employment Specialists on each individual’s progress, capabilities, and constraints as it relates to securing employment.

1. Provides oversight and direction to the Academy Para-pro by providing clear expectations, coaching, and holding accountable for deliverables and job execution.