Qualifications & Essential Functions of a R2i Teacher:

  • Must be an adult with a disability or an Adult who demonstrates personal knowledge of Independent Living Philosophy and is currently living an independent, productive life.
  • Effective listening and communication skills.
  • Analytical skill for effective problem solving.
  • Ability to meet with people at various locations outside the office including any location inside A2i Coverage Area.
  • Ability to complete required documentation.
  • Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Job Expectations

  • Provides in-depth instruction of identified Life Skills with in the road 2 Independence Curriculum to youth with a disability.
  • Promotes empowerment through individual advocacy efforts. Shares life experiences and offers encouragement, serves as a role model.
  • Listens and facilitates self-assessment by the consumer which results in an action independent living plan. Assist with the development of a peer centered and directed circle of support as requested.
  • Interviews peers seeking information relating to independent living and provides information as able. Seeks assistance from the director as needed.
  • Completes all documentation required and submits to the director as requested.
  • Documents and upload information daily in regard to each student’s progress
  • Communicates with consumers, director, staff, Board and community in a respectful manner.
  • Attends all R2i supporter team meetings and trainings.
  • Ability to Modify the curriculum to ensure that the information is presented in a manner that the students comprehend
  • Format innovative teaching techniques and aids that engage student’s participation while conveying the material presented
  • Format additional lessons that add to the life skills presented with in R2i Modify and edit current lesson to allow for students in age range 14-16 to adapt to
  • The above represents only the major duties. It is expected that other duties and special projects may be assigned as appropriate by the director.