Bloom Instructor

Overview

upelo Campus

Status:
Full-Time

Term of Employment: 9-Month

Classification:
Faculty

Salary:
Salary varies due to the position s requirements and the applicant s qualifications.

Listed in Employee Handbook

• Required: Bachelor s degree with an emphasis in teaching individuals with intellectual, developmental, or learning differences. Minimum of three years of experience working with special populations. Strong knowledge of workforce opportunities, career readiness, and inclusive employment practices.
• Preferred: Master s degree with an emphasis in teaching individuals with intellectual, developmental, or learning differences. Minimum of three years of experience working with special populations. Strong knowledge of workforce opportunities, career readiness, and inclusive employment practices.

The Bloom Work-Based Learning Instructor is responsible for providing high-quality instruction and support to second-year Bloom Academy students, with a focus on work-readiness, career exploration, and independent living skills. The instructor will serve as a bridge between classroom learning and real-world employment experiences, preparing students to transition successfully into the workforce.

• Design and deliver engaging instruction in work-readiness, career exploration, and independent living skills, tailored to neurodivergent and special needs learners.
• Coordinate and supervise student participation in job shadowing, internships, community-based work experiences, and on-campus employment opportunities.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and agencies to expand inclusive work-based learning opportunities.
• Provide on-site job coaching and individualized support to students in workplace settings, gradually fading assistance to promote independence.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians, case managers, and employers to share updates on student progress, strengths, and growth areas.
• Assess and document student progress in both classroom and workplace environments, making recommendations for further development.
• Collaborate with the Bloom Program Coordinator and other staff to ensure program alignment and student success.
• Shape Work Environment: Position requires flexibility between classroom-based instruction, community job sites, and on-campus employment settings.
• Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required to support student work experience or employer partnerships.