Community Specialist - Education Specialist
formerly UCP of NYCWhy Join ADAPT?
It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities of the Community Specialist - Education will include, but are not limited to the following: • Plans and conducts classes/activities adapted to needs of students. • Conducts initial educational assessment. • Conducts ongoing evaluations of student’s progress. • Prepares and adapts all individual and group lesson plans and materials, equipment and furniture arrangement and necessary modifications of the environment. • Maintains records of attendance and progress. Writes quarterly progress reports. • Ensures that services are rendered to students with utmost regard for their personal dignity, privacy, and confidentiality. • Serves and participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team meetings. • Purchases class equipment, materials and curriculum through approved agency procedures. • Implements universal precautions at all times. • Participates in in-service training programs as requested. • Confers with director or other agency personnel regarding problems, question and suggestions for programming or handling of students. • Provides supervision and training to assistant teachers. • Keeps abreast of changes in the field. • Performs other related duties as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Excellent organization skills and ability to meet deadlines • Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and appropriate software • Proficiency in the use of other educational assistive devices (i.e. iPad, Smartboard, etc.) • Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, students, parents and outside contacts • Ability and willingness to travel to various program sites
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Special Education preferred). • At least six months of related teaching experience is preferred.
ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.