Instructor I

Job Summary: Under close supervision, assists an instructor/teacher with providing comprehensive educational, functional training and/or program to consumers/students. Prepares instructional materials and maintains order and cleanliness in the learning environment. Uses observational skills to remain aware of changes in the behavior and physical condition of consumers/students. May assist with meal preparation, field trips, transportation and other activities. May serve on committees.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists instructor in maintaining an effective learning environment.

• Assists in providing direct instruction to consumers.

• Assists in providing appropriate, functional training activities for assigned consumers.

• Obtains and/or prepares instructional materials/aids for consumers.

• Assists consumers with meeting and maintaining individual physical needs.

• Completes documentation of consumer’s progress.

• Provides appropriate information to and/or participates in interdisciplinary team conferences.

• Assists with meal preparation, feeds consumers when necessary and assists with leisure time activities.

• Safely operates motor vehicles to transport consumers.

• Serves on assigned committees.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of State, local and federal guidelines in order to modify existing programs and the development of new programs in response to changes in the guidelines.

• Knowledge of personal hygiene and care.

• Knowledge of basic housekeeping.

• Ability to observe and monitor resident’s behavior.

• Ability to assist and supervise participants with daily living activities.

• Ability to develop individualized plans.

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle efficiently and safely.

• Ability to provide training and /or orientation services to participants.

• Ability to participate in supportive guidance, staff supervision sessions, program planning meetings, resident staffing and service training.

• Ability to complete evaluations to determine functional level of participants.

Competencies:

• Communication
• Accountability/Responsibility
• Cooperation/Teamwork
• Creative Thinking
• Customer Service
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Job Knowledge
• Judgement
• Professionalism
• Quality of Work
• Stress Management
• Personal Credibility

Required Education & Experience:

High school diploma or GED.  Must possess a valid GA driver’s license and be at least 21 years of age.  Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal history, MVR and drug test.