Employment Skills Instructor - Staten Island
Core
Educate young adults (18-24) with disabilities on workplace readiness and vocational skills to prepare them for careers as Direct Support Professionals.
Role type
Vocational instructor / Direct Support Professional (DSP) trainer
Builds
Workforce pipeline of Direct Support Professionals for the human services sector
Domain
Human services / Disability support / Vocational training
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Classroom instruction, curriculum delivery, NADSP Core Competencies training, work readiness training, participant assessment, case conference facilitation, record keeping, technology integration (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace), differentiated instruction
Preferred skills
NYS teaching certification, valid driver's license
Responsibilities
Deliver engaging classroom instruction aligned with NADSP Core Competencies, Teach person-centered supports, professionalism, ethics, and employment readiness, Prepare participants for internships and competitive employment, Integrate technology into instruction, Differentiate instruction for varying learning styles, Collaborate with program staff on participant success, Maintain accurate attendance and progress records, Facilitate case conferences with families and providers, Assess and intake new participants
Seniority
Mid-level IC