Instructor - Aspire

Position Summary

The Aspire Program Instructor is responsible for facilitating Aspire’s curriculum for program participants through structured classroom instruction and hands-on independent living activities. This role includes assessing new and current participants to determine appropriate program placement and instructional supports. The Program Instructor will also manage a small participant caseload, monitor progress, and adjust instruction to support individual goals, skill development, and successful participation in programming.

Qualifications

• Education and Years of Experience: Bachelors degree in Social Services, Education, Social Work, or other relevant field AND 1 years of experience. ORMasters degree in Social Services, Education, Social Work, or other relevant field.
• Required Experience: teaching, tutoring, or facilitating instruction.
• Database and/or case management software to track participant and program progress.
• Student teaching and practicum experiences will be considered as work experience.
• Preferred Teaching Certificate.
• Experience with curriculum in programing, job readiness, or workforce development areas.
• Prior experience in locating community and social services for at-risk, vulnerable adult populations.

Status, Location, and Schedule

Status: Regular, Full-time, Non-exempt.
Location: Lawrenceville Workforce Development Center - 118 52nd St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.
External Hiring Range: $18.08 - $18.98.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30- AM - 3:30 AM.

Responsibilities

• Classroom Instruction: Facilitate daily program operations through implementation of Aspire curriculum and structured activities, supporting participants to achieve individualized goals and access appropriate resources.
• Develop and implement structured lesson plans aligned with program goals and participant learning needs.
• Develop rubrics, progress-monitoring tools, and other evaluation methods to track participant outcomes and inform instruction.
• Provide career exploration and coaching through assessments and individualized participant meetings.
• Transition effectively between virtual and in-person instruction (as needed) using appropriate technology, online platforms, and classroom tools.
• Reinforce instructional content through structured Aspire activities that promote real-world skill application and independence.
• Implement individualized programmatic, behavioral, and developmental supports, including identified assistive technology and accommodations.

Relationship Management

• Maintain a small caseload (up to 10 program participants), including oversight of participant records, documentation, coordination of services, and monitoring progress toward individualized goals.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Goodwill business units, community organizations, service providers, and other program stakeholders to support participant engagement and opportunities.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate instruction, support, and participant services.
• Collect, monitor, and interpret participant data to inform instruction and support individualized goals.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, caregivers, and community partners to promote consistency and participant success.

Cross Collaboration

• Communicate participant needs, strengths, and preferences to interdisciplinary team members and stakeholders, providing informed recommendations.
• Support interdisciplinary plans by implementing modifications, adaptive materials, and structured routines that promote independence.

Policies and Standards

• Awareness of and following guidelines for all applicable regulatory entities such as Department of Public Welfare, Department of Labor and PA Department of Education.
• Compliance with established policies and safe work practices, reporting potential hazards, maintaining proper housekeeping, wearing personal protective equipment as required, and reporting injuries or incidents.