Require Education Instructor Part-time in Saint Louis, MO

Job title: Education Instructor Part-time

Company: Paraquad, Inc.

Job description: Basic Functions



Provide continuing education instruction to adult students with developmental disabilities. Paraquad offers multiple classes such as: Cooking, Board Games, Book Club, Movie Club, Reading, Computers, and more.



Responsibilities



Classroom Instruction

• Teach students in a classroom or virtual setting two or more evenings each week.


• Prepare classroom and gather materials needed for class during the planning period.


• Present material in a variety of ways to accommodate different aptitudes and learning styles of students: discussion, demonstration, hands-on activity, reading, worksheets, instructive lectures, role-playing, videos, movies, etc.


• Assign homework as appropriate to students to support their learning goals.


• Work with Program Manager at the beginning of and throughout the semester to modify curriculum for the class.


• Enforce the Paraquad Participant Code of Conduct with the support of the Site Leader.


• Inform the Site Leader of any specific concerns regarding the class and students.

• Complete all program documentation correctly by the due date as assigned.


• Work toward specific and measurable goals for each student throughout the semester; document on progress at each class session.


• Complete individual service reports (ISRs) for each student every week; complete attendance logs each week.


• Turn in completed documentation to the Site Leader before leaving each evening.

• Assist students with building Independent Living skills in an educational setting.


• Make referral to other programs and services to promote independent living, as appropriate.

• Understand and commit to promoting the independent living philosophy.


• Attend and participate in planning meetings and all mandatory trainings.


• Protect participant's right to privacy and confidentiality in all forms of communication.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Public speaking/teaching


• Multi-Tasking


• Creativity


• Problem solving


• Attention to detail


• Good written and spoken communication


• Understanding of basic reading, math and/or computers


• Travel locally to sites using own method of transportation

• Prior teaching and/or tutoring experience preferred.


• Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or personal experience with a disability is preferred.


• High School diploma with some college preferred.


• Must complete all funder required training and obtain required certification prior to working with participants.

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