Developmental Disability Instructor

3 weeks ago

Burlington, Canada The Learning Place Full time

**Position Profile**

**Position Title**: Developmental Disability Instructor

**Pay rate**: $20-$23/per hour based on experience and skill set.

**Contract**:1-year contract with strong chances of renewal based on performance

**Benefits**: N/A

**Hours a week**: 20-24 hours/weekly

**Start date**: As soon as possible.

**Reports to**: Program Manager

**Remote Work**: In-person and Virtual work - Primarily in Burlington Location

**Position Summary**

At Pathways to Growth, we have a special team that strives to service the Developmental Disability Community and focus on helping those with their literacy skills, independence, and employment upskilling. We are hiring for an energetic and passionate person for our role of Developmental Disability Instructor to teach in our program in-person in Burlington, and online via zoom. Program delivery is individualized within a group setting according to learners’ needs and specific to their goals. Pathways to Growth is a new program launch in the City of Burlington and increased growth is expected as the program integrates into the community.

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**

**Operational Tasks**:

- Must be comfortable working with adults, more specifically adults with developmental disabilities and familiar with common adult education methodologies.
- Plan and deliver instruction per class according to the curriculum discussed and created by coordinators.
- Develop learning materials, learning strategies and deliver individualized programming focused on learners’ needs and goals.
- Conduct ongoing evaluations, track learner progress, and maintain learners’ records.
- Assist Program Manager to develop innovative and creative ideas for all programming to cater to our target demographic.
- Maintain and coordinate classroom scheduling, conduct intakes and host meetings with parents/guardians when necessary.
- Provide customer service to parents/guardians and all other walk-ins inquiring about Pathways to Growth.
- A high degree of independence will be required for this role. Critical to be a self starter and a forward thinker to anticipate issues and be proactive to address them.
- Will need to use online platforms such as Zoom to deliver workshops (training and material will be provided) when required.
- Communicate with Program Manager on an on-going basis throughout the week.
- Must be creative in utilizing the space and environment to all learners needs and see where promotion of program can be through physical marketing.
- Must assist Program Manager in community outreach and facilitating partnership meetings for the interest of the program.

**Curriculum Development**
- Must be familiar with curriculum planning, creating, and executing.
- Curriculum must be relevant and varied for all learners’ interests, abilities, goals, and the structure of the program.
- Integrate computer skills into programming when possible and encourage the use of computers.
- Find creative resources to draw upon for curriculum creation and incorporate them into the program.
- Will work individually or with the P2G team to ensure cohesiveness and common approach in program expansion, such as workshop topics, program themes and initiatives, etc.
- Must communicate with Program Manager regarding learner’s, their goals, and the referral process [if applicable].

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Diploma in Developmental Services Worker (DSW) or a University Degree in Social Sciences.
- Related experience working with adults with Developmental Disabilities and Autism.
- Previous experience supporting individuals with Autism/ Dual Diagnosis/ Mental Health disorders.
- Experience supporting individuals with unique and challenging behaviors in active treatment environments an asset.
- Experience in leadership roles, in and outside of the classroom setting.
- Demonstrated understanding and training supporting individuals with ASD.
- Highly motivated and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a multi cultural environment.
- Understanding disability and social equity issues would be an asset.
- Excellent reading, oral and written communication skills, as well as sound critical thinking and interpersonal skills
- Must be committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion and be able to demonstrate an understanding of these principles as they relate to students' success and goal path.
- Demonstrated understanding of the strengths and challenges of adults with multi-barriers and disabilities and understand how to teach with these in mind; Understanding of how learning Disabilities can affect learning.
- Ability to exercise initiative, tact, discretion, problem-solving skills and to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Being comfortable with social media and knowing how to use the various platforms would be considered an asset.
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks for multiple

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