ADT Lead Program Instructor
ADT Lead Program Instructor
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USD 58000 - 63000
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Job Description
Job Purpose
Els for Autism is located in Jupiter Florida on a beautiful 26 acre campus. This position plays a vital leadership role within the Els for Autism Adult Day Training (ADT) Program which is housed in our beautiful 21000 square foot Adult Services Building designed specifically to meet the needs of autistic adults.
This position is responsible for planning leading and overseeing the delivery of highquality personcentered programming for adults with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. The Lead Instructor ensures that all participants are actively engaged in meaningful evidencebased activities designed to promote independence personal development and community inclusion.
Create and oversee the implementation of structured daily activity schedules that align with program goals and individual participant needs.
Develop and facilitate group activities that support recreation independent living and preemployment skills (e.g. fitness grocery shopping meal preparation).
Implement Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) principles within instructional practices and behavior management strategies.
Ensure selfdetermination principles are embedded across all program activities and instructional approaches.
Assist the Day ADT Program Manager in administering assessments and collecting data as required by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD).
Maintain accurate timely and organized documentation including daily progress notes monthly summaries annual reports attendance records and incident reports in Central Reach or other approved systems.
Remain actively engaged in supporting participants modeling appropriate behavior and collaborating with coworkers and community partners.
Collaborate with transdisciplinary team members (e.g. SLP OT MHC) to develop integrated strategies to address clients needs.
Provide coaching training and supervision to ADT Program Instructors Direct Support Professionals Personal Care Aides Support Assistants and Volunteers.
Support the onboarding and training of new ADT Program staff.
Required Qualifications
- Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis Special Education Rehabilitation SpeechLanguage Pathology Therapeutic Recreation Social Work or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience teaching/coaching adults with autism and related developmental disabilities.
- Experience in designing for adapting life skills. social skills and vocational programs tailored to adults.
- Experience in curriculum development coaching and training support staff working in this field
- Demonstrated knowledge of ABA principles and instructional strategies
- Valid Florida Drivers License
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Experience with APD/Medwaiver funded programs
- Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certification (or willingness to obtain)
Work Environment:
- Work is performed on campus and in communitybased locations.
- Required to sit kneel stand or bend in support of clients needs.
- Work is normally performed on campus in a typical classroom environment and visually engineered vocational labs and in communitybased locations.
- Responsible for transporting clients as needed to communitybased locations using a company van.
Els for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Els for Autism is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and all individuals regardless of background identity or ability are respected and provided equal opportunities for success. To learn more please visit .
Must successfully complete a Level 2 background check
Employment Type
Full-Time
