CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION SPECIALIST

Description

Orion Industries is a leading model for social enterprise, offering services that strengthen our community so that every individual has an opportunity to access a career. We offer hope and create paths to employment through building esteem, mentoring, training, education, community services and successful businesses. Every day we know we are part of something important, revealing the potential in every person and uplifting people experiencing barriers to employment. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Orion is looking for a Curriculum & Instruction Specialist to develop the curriculum necessary to implement a career preparation and pre-apprenticeship program based on grant requirements for Career Connect Washington.

Do you have the passion for assisting individuals to find and maintain successful employment and build meaningful relationships? If yes, our small and mighty team has an opportunity for you to continue your career growth and broaden your responsibilities. 

Key activities will be:

• Development of curriculum following guidelines of Career Connect Washington.
• Instruction of participants in the developed curriculum.

You will have the opportunity to strengthen relationships with community employers, funders, community resources and referral sources, while assisting class participants. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education or five to ten years of experience in education/instruction with adults in lieu of education.
• Demonstrated curriculum and/or workshop development experience.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of teaching methods.
• Must have a solid understanding of adult learning theory and an ability to teach to a variety of learning styles.
• Knowledge of disabilities and their impact on functioning and employment.
• Ability to relate well to a wide variety of people including students, staff, and external customers.
• Excellent ability to to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Strong computer literacy skills.
• Positive, professional image in demeanor and dress to meet the public.
• Ability to pass background check including the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)      background through Background Check Central Unit (BCCU).
• Possess or acquire First Aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background screen for a company with federal contracts.

Other Duties:

This job description is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties, or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Wage Range:

The pay range for this role considers several factors, including but not limited to required experience, skill level, prior training, education, and other business needs.

The wage range for this position is $29.50 per hour to $39.75 per hour, depending upon experience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

The physical requirements/work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Frequent use of hands and fingers to reach, manipulate, handle, and hold material.
• Frequent use of vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and spatial relationship.
• Frequent use of hearing ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of speaking ability to express or exchange ideas, communicate detailed information, or convey instructions.
• Frequent lifting of 5 or 10 pounds, with occasional lifting to 25 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing shop floor, requiring use of Safety Glasses.
• Infrequent exposure to excess noise levels, necessitating the use of Hearing Protection.

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k) with a percentage company-match contribution
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance 
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Other amazing optional benefits 

EEO/DEI Statement:

Orion Industries commits to cultivating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We invite employees, participants in our services, vendors, and customers to bring their authentic selves to every interaction. We seek to represent the communities we serve. We aspire to see and value people across the spectrums of age, ability, gender, race, sexual orientation, perspectives, and other visible and invisible differences. We strive to include equitable practices at the center of our daily work and believe our organization is stronger for it.

Orion Industries provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.