Lead Instructor

Job Description of a Lead Instructor:The ADDT Lead Instructor is responsible for overseeing the classes, including curriculum, scheduling, and working closely with the ADDT Program Coordinator/Director of Client Services. They will provide instruction to clients in activities designed to help develop and increase skills in various areas, including personal hygiene, grooming, leisure time, daily living skills, social relationships, pre-vocational skills, community awareness, occupations, and good health practices.Duties and Responsibilities of a Lead Instructor:Oversee curriculum and all class schedulesApproves class activities/topics/curriculum/materials needed for classes in addition to other educational/engaging activities, along with getting input from ADDT Instructors, volunteers and prevocational production instructorsAssign, train, and oversee data monitors daily for accuracy and timelinessGive input to instructors on creative ways to teach skills/test skills for data purposesParticipate in client assessments, planning, and assessments for the purpose of developing a program plan designed to meet the needs and wants of clients in their daily lives as written in the ITPBreak and lunch duty to ensure the safety and well-being of participantsResponsible for maintaining required 1/10 ratios within the classroom settingWork closely with case managers with client behavior issuesWorks directly with clients in classroom, directs and participates in all instructional activitiesTurns in data at the end of each week, weekly lesson plans for the following week with attendance and billing hours for each client for the previous week. Quarterly progress reports as assignedContacts the supervisor regarding any incidents, behaviors, accidents or illnessesUse general knowledge of educational practices, developmental disabilities and good interpersonal skillsInitiate programs and maintain required documentation with minimal supervisionPerform other related duties/assignments as required by supervisor or client servicesAssist clients with bathroom needs/change clients' undergarments and/or clothing if neededSupport clients with daily living and vocational activitiesParticipate in client assessment, planning, and evaluation processesAs needed, attend regular staff meetings and participate in continuing education and trainingMinimum Qualifications of a Lead Instructor:1 year of experience preferred supporting adults with intellectual developmental disabilitiesMust be at least 21 years of ageMust have an Arkansas Driver's LicenseCandidate must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check and drug screenAbility to keep accurate, current recordsExcellent interpersonal skills, be flexible, helpful, follow instructions, and be a viable team playerTo ensure the safety of program participants, employees must be mentally alert and physically able to quickly respond to the needs of the participantsFollow HIPAA privacy policy handles sensitive and confidential informationAble to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and physically provide a safetyTo ensure the safety of program participants, employees must be mentally alert and physically able to quickly respond to the needs of the participantsAbout the West Central Arkansas Workforce Development AreaThe West Central Arkansas Workforce Development Centers specialize in recruiting and placing skilled professionals in a variety of industries on behalf of employers in Central Arkansas. We help people find jobs and provide workforce solutions to businesses.WCAPDD/Arkansas Workforce Center is an "equal opportunity employer/program," and "auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities." Arkansas Relay Service: 1-800-285-1121 (Voice) 1-800-285-1131 (TDD) or TDD 711.Powered by JazzHR