Job Description

Are you passionate about adult education and looking for a fulfilling full-time opportunity? Look no further than the Institute for the Redesign of Learning. Based in South Pasadena , our intentional, mission-driven organization seeks a dedicated individual to join our Transitions & Adult Services team. In this 35-hour-per-week position, you'll have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners while working alongside a supportive and collaborative team of professionals. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to a worthy organization– apply today!

Our team of Adult Instructors plays a pivotal role in supporting clients in achieving independence by teaching them daily living skills through engaging and fun activities in both classroom and community-based settings. Our clients are empowered to maintain and/or obtain the skills necessary to achieve independence and become competent, caring, and contributing members of society through their expertise and guidance.

Salary Range : $18.50 - $22.23/hr

*Salary range is contingent upon relatable experience, credentialing/certification, education, and use of a second language in your role (50% of the time).

As an Adult Instructor at IRL, you will (list is not inclusive of all duties):

• provide direct services on a one-on-one basis as needed in 1-hour increments, which may be provided individually, in groups, or a classroom setting on an approved program model.
• provide direct instruction on-site and in the community as well as drive clients in the community to volunteer sites /various activities utilizing school vehicles.
• provide 100% supervision to assigned clients, as clients cannot be left unaccounted for more than 5 minutes.
• monitor and assess individual client progress and collects and report data to the TAS Supervisor as requested and in keeping with reporting periods.
• be flexible in assignments and the type of client you work with as an Instructor, as you may be moved to different groups at the TAS Directors’ sole discretion, depending on the program’s needs.
• document client progress notes daily on the computer via Google Drive.
• update client attendance daily via Class Dojo.

Incentives and Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Competitive total compensation package
• An excellent mentorship program and exceptional training provided
• Intentional professional growth plans (we promote from within!)
• Dedicated support from our Leadership Team 
• health, dental, and vision insurance and a $25,000 life and AD&D insurance policy (if eligible).
• generous paid time off with up to 2 weeks of paid vacation, 13 paid holidays, and 5 paid sick days.
• retirement plan and medical and dependent flexible spending accounts.

You will need the following minimum qualifications to be considered:

• High School Diploma
• proficient in using modern office technology, equipment, and procedures, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Teams), Adobe, Zoom, basic email, and the internet, and able to learn and adapt to new systems and software
• Interest in furthering professional development and training experience with individuals and/or families with exceptional needs
• Auto insurance liability coverage which meets the minimum for work-related travel (100/300k liability coverage)
• Valid California Driver’s License
• A negative TB Test
• CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain through in-house training
• Must clear a current background check through the FBI, DOJ, and CCL
• Pass a job-related health clearance

Preferred qualifications include:

• Associate’s degree or currently enrolled in a training program at a college or university 
• Three (3) years of experience and evidence of job-related training
• Experience working with clients with developmental disabilities
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

Environment & Physical Qualifications : Instruction and training may require employees to be exposed to working conditions in various independent living settings such as in a client's home, classroom, or natural environments in the community, i.e., the mall, post office, bus stop, and/or in community businesses including an office, retail, warehouse, food service, or janitorial setting. Employees may be exposed to cleaning chemicals when training clients in janitorial and maintenance assignments.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee needs to be able to carry, push, pull, and move objects, e.g., student desks, chairs, and boxes. Requires frequent and prolonged bending, stooping, crouching, walking, and standing.  In addition, they must be able to perform physical management with clients, e.g., physically prompt and escorting clients. 

ABOUT IRL

The Institute for the Redesign of Learning (IRL) is a multi-service, community-based Special Education, mental health, job development, and training facility for special needs children, students, and adults. IRL began in 1974 when its founder, Nancy J. Lavelle, Ph.D., created the Almansor Education Center located in a church on Almansor Street in Alhambra, California. With the belief that every student has the ability to “take charge” of their own learning process, Dr. Lavelle established a unique environment and individualized curriculum and created appropriate support and enrichment services designed to turn student and client learning failures into learning successes. Now over forty years later, the Institute for the Redesign of Learning offers six programs designed to provide a continuum of care for individuals with Special Needs, ages infants through adults, serving children, students, and clients throughout the greater Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley communities.

The Institute for the Redesign of Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above-listed items.

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