Instructor, T-STEP - Adjunct

Job Description Summary

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. Students will receive quality instruction and participate in college affairs.

Under general supervision, this individual will provide instructional training to support transition to employment and post‑secondary education for 16‑21 year olds with Autism Spectrum Disorder using the T‑STEP program developed by the TEACCH Autism Program at the UNC School of Medicine. The instructor will also provide personal, academic, and career counseling related to goal setting, executive function, emotion regulation, and social skills.

Faculty may be assigned to teach or meet with students at any GTCC campus.

Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:

• Developing learner-centered lesson plans
• Employing teaching strategies and instructional materials for different learning styles
• Incorporating current technology in classroom, distance learning, and laboratory environments
• Creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
• Preparing, distributing, and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate
• Conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate

Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by:

• Participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation
• Participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies

Provide daily and ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment, and student records to include:

• Maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces, including upkeep of assigned equipment
• Providing for the security of facilities, equipment, and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions
• Maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, Web Advisor, Moodle)
• Complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:

• Addressing student concerns in a timely manner
• Promoting retention and persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• Referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate
• Demonstrating and modeling the College's employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork

• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Psychology, or related field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution

• Master's degree in Special Education, Psychology, or related field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution

The instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the community college, particularly its ...