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About the Role

The Independent Living Skills (ILS) Instructor is responsible for supporting students’ development of essential daily living skills. This role focuses on assessing student functioning levels and providing direct instruction across all independent living domains. This position includes both individual and small-group instruction and requires consistent documentation, collaboration, and hands-on coaching.

Responsibilities

• Assist the ILS Coordinator or supervisor in completing CLE Independent Living Skills Inventories to assess student functioning across domains
• Provide consistent, individualized instruction tailored to student needs and learning styles
• Teach students individually and in small groups how to clean and maintain all aspects of their living spaces
• Lead small-group cooking classes, teaching a range of simple to complex recipes and modeling safe kitchen tool use
• Assist students with weekly meal planning and grocery list development
• Model appropriate hygiene and support instruction related to personal appearance and self-care
• Instruct small groups on health, hygiene, fitness, transportation, safety, and community awareness
• Visually verify that student medication is organized in weekly medication planners
• Verbally verify with students that medication routines are being followed
• Assist with medication refill coordination when appropriate
• Manage the learning environment by reducing distractions that interfere with student focus
• Adapt instruction as needed to support student engagement and understanding
• Address student needs proactively and collaborate with team members to problem-solve concerns
• Complete documentation of instructional sessions and student progress in CLE systems within required timeframes
• Report questions or concerns to the ILS Coordinator or supervisor promptly
• Actively participate in weekly or bi-weekly staff meetings, training, and curriculum development
• Participate in additional projects or initiatives as assigned

Requirements

• This role includes travel between work sites and transporting students as needed.
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Have at least one year of licensed driving experience
• Meet company motor vehicle insurance requirements
• Ability to build supportive relationships while encouraging student independence
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving skills

Location

• In person

Work Type

• Part-time
• 15 hours per week

Experience Level

• Two years of experience working with neurodiverse individuals or young adults preferred

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, social work, counseling, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

• $18–$20 per hour

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

About the Company

• College Living Experience (CLE) is a comprehensive post-secondary transition program supporting young adults diagnosed with autism, AD/HD, and learning differences.
• Students receive individualized support across academics, career development, social skills, and independent living while learning to manage adult responsibilities in real-world environments.
• Working at CLE means being part of a collaborative, mission-driven team focused on meaningful student outcomes.