Educational Specialist- Special Project TLE

Department: Ohio Options for Adults, Aspire

Location: College-Wide

Reports To: Program Director, Ohio Options for Adults, Aspire

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition : req
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Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Educational Specialists will work approximately 12 hours per pay period from August–March (~200 hours per year). Once or twice a week, mid day.

Number of Openings: 1

Teaches basic skills in language, writing, reading, mathematics, study skills, and test‑taking strategy in accordance with ASPIRE benchmarks for mastery of subjects. Provides leadership, supervision, and control of classroom activities.

• Leads training and implementation of the ASPIRE Ohio Options for Adults Curriculum
• Uses the ASPIRE Assessment Policy as a guideline for monitoring student performance (initial and progress assessments, and measurable skill gains)
• Uses the ASPIRE Data System to document attendance and maintain student records
• Creates and maintains lesson plans for each class
• Creates and maintains an individualized learning plan for each student
• Monitors attendance, maintains records, scores, and evaluates educational performance of participants
• When appropriate, identifies and refers participants for supportive services to enhance student success
• Participates in training sessions and/or attends regional/state conferences for professional development when needed
• Acts as the Ohio Options for Adults, ASPIRE program representative at Cuyahoga Community College and community events
• Mentors and supports the participants of the ASPIRE program
• Instructs via distance learning methods when needed
• Performs other duties as needed

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in teaching or classroom facilitation
• Experience working with adult learners
• Experience with curriculum development and classroom management

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Customer service focus, with strong problem‑solving and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact with individuals from diverse and multi‑ethnic backgrounds
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community

• Service Focus
• Collaboration
• Quality of Work

• Communications
• Adaptability

• Time Utilization
• Continuous Improvement

• Master’s degree
• Experience working with adult literacy education

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment.
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.

$25.00 to $27.00 per hour

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College.

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.