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Program Instructor for Project LIFE

On-site Full-time $18.25/hr - $18.98/hr

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Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Teaching, or a related field along with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience. Preferred: Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Special Education legislation. Preferred: Experience in transition to employment. Preferred: Special Education certification. Additional Requirements: Prior experience working with youth with disabilities is essential. Candidates must provide current, valid clearances (Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprints, and PATCH) before their first day of employment and possess a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

About the job

Project LIFE is an innovative, multi-year transition-to-adulthood initiative designed for individuals aged 16 and above with disabilities. This program empowers participants to develop essential life skills that significantly contribute to their independence and success in integrated community employment.

Through a tailored curriculum that integrates experiential learning and real-world work experiences, Project LIFE employs evidence-based educational strategies to effectively support our student interns as they transition into adulthood and greater autonomy.

Since its inception in 2007, Project LIFE has made a positive impact on lives across the nation. For more details, visit Project LIFE.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project LIFE Instructor will deliver the Project LIFE curriculum to student interns, facilitating both classroom instruction and independent living activities. This role includes providing on-site coaching during work-based learning opportunities and monitoring the progress of interns while maintaining communication with community partners. The instructor will also be required to learn various entry-level job skills across Goodwill’s retail network and in collaboration with other local businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee program operations, ensuring effective implementation and support for student participants to achieve their goals and access necessary resources.
  • Provide timely reports on program status, including attendance, goals, and support needs for participants.
  • Assist team members and job site personnel in fostering natural supports within the workplace, including implementing job modifications and routines that enhance independence and facilitate a successful transition.
  • Collaborate across departments to create hands-on learning and on-the-job training opportunities for students.
  • Lead instructional courses, which may involve curriculum development and career coaching, as well as conducting individual career assessments and meetings with participants.
  • Develop and analyze skills assessments for students to evaluate their progress at baseline, mid-year, and year-end.

Compensation: $18.25 to $18.98 per hour.

Retention Bonus: $1,000 available after 90 days of employment!

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., with flexible start and end times based on departmental needs.

About Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding job training, education, and community programs through the sale of donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online. Our mission-driven team of 1,000 individuals works collaboratively to uplift our community. Over the last three years, Goodwill has been recognized on Forbes’ list of America’s “Most Inspiring Companies.”We offer a diverse array of career opportunities spanning entry-level to management roles in retail, human services, and administrative sectors. Discover more about a career at Goodwill. Join us in making a difference!

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