Instructor - Independent Living ($500 Sign-On Bonus)

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Summary

The Instructor delivers high-quality, instruction that supports participants in building skills for greater independence.  This role designs and facilitates engaging learning experiences across multiple areas, adapting content to meet diverse needs and abilities.  Instructors collaborate with colleagues to ensure the curriculum aligns with Minnesota Independence College and Community (MICC) standards, fosters participant growth, and reflects best practices in experiential and adult learning.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Instruction and Curriculum Delivery

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons, group activities, and instruction
• Adapt instructional methods and materials to meet a variety of learning styles and ability levels
• Apply experiential learning models and competency-based progression to foster skill mastery
• Integrate real-world applications and community experiences into instruction
• Build supportive, professional relationships with participants, encouraging self-advocacy and personal accountability
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to guide participant growth
• Support equitable access to opportunities, ensuring an inclusive learning environment
• Partner with other instructors to share best practices and create integrated learning experiences
• Monitor and document participant attendance, progress, and skill acquisition in MICC’s data systems

Community and Family Engagement

• Participate in community-based instruction, partnerships, and events that enhance learning outcomes
• Represent MICC at events such as Family Weekends, graduations, and community activities
• Foster relationships with community partners to expand program opportunities

Collaboration and Professional Growth

• Collaborate with advisors to set and monitor individualized goals and accommodations
• Engage in regular department meetings, trainings, and professional development activities
• Maintain open, effective communication with participants, colleagues, and families
• Uphold MICC’s values of respect, inclusion, and person-centered service
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Career Development, or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working with individuals with autism or learning differences preferred
• Background in curriculum design, adult learning, or specialized instruction highly desirable

Skills & Abilities

• Strong instructional, facilitation, and classroom management skills
• Ability to adapt instruction to diverse learning needs
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics

Benefits

MICC offers a competitive salary and an incredible benefits package, including, but not limited to:

• Medical and Dental Insurance*
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance & Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance**
• 403(b) Retirement Plans***
• Voluntary plans including Vision, additional Life & AD&D Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Insurance

*MICC pays a significant percentage of the cost

**MICC pays the premiums for both STD and LTD

***100% immediate vesting with 4% Safe Harbor Match (if the employee contributes 5%)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

MICC offers a generous amount of Paid Time Off (PTO):

• 176 hours / 22 days (prorated upon start date) of paid vacation time
• 80 hours / 10 days (accrued at 3.33 hours per pay period) of paid sick time
• 80 hours / 10 days (holiday schedule available upon request) of paid holidays
• 8 hours / 1 day for floating holiday

How to Apply

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career, please submit your application. We appreciate all applications, but only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Minnesota Independence College and Community (MICC) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This external job description is not designed to cover or comprehensively list the required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Additionally, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time as determined by the needs of MICC.

*MICC is an equal opportunity employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its participants, clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodations to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.

 
Sign-On Bonus Terms

• Gross pay of $250 upon hire date (paid on the first paycheck following MICC's payroll schedule)
• Gross pay of $250 at 90 days of employment (must be in good standing in order to receive the bonus)