Part time Instructor, College and Career Readiness-Occupational Network

Position: Part time Instructor, College and Career Readiness-Occupational Network , Ongoing
Be part of something big.

Davidson-Davie Community College is an award-winning institution that is committed to student learning and success, as well as the economic growth of the communities we serve. Our goal is to identify individuals who will assist in our mission, so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at Davidson-Davie Community College.

Our benefits and other resources make it possible to excel both professionally and personally. We are a dynamic community that supports and celebrates the success of our students, faculty and staff. The future is here!

What you'll do on a typical day

The part-time instructor, College and Career Readiness provides instruction and retention strategies to students in the basic skills program. This position reports directly to the Program Director, College and Career Readiness in the respective campus. Knowledge and willingness to work with special populations is beneficial to this position in addition to the following responsibilities:

* Coordinate and provide specialized instruction to meet the needs of a diverse population including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities

* Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one while promoting student success

* Teach adult students in a classroom or lab setting

* Instruct and demonstrate effective teaching methods in an engaging and relevant learning environment including, but not limited to, career exploration and development, contextualized instructional content, and/or transition to curriculum and continuing education pathways

* Assess and monitor student's progress, maintain files and assist students in goal setting and attainment. Determine additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques, if needed.

* Utilize resources and technology to promote student learning

* Instruct students on socially acceptable behaviors and personal development skills

* Maintain and submit accurate records in a timely manner

* Follow DCCC and College and Career Readiness policies and procedures

* Participate in professional development as needed or requested to remain current in the field

* Maintain professionalism and continually build knowledge and skill

* Perform other tasks as assigned that support the mission and initiatives of the college

Your attributes

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

* Ability to teach basic mathematics, reading and writing (prior experience a plus)

* Strong oral and written communication skills

* Demonstrate knowledge of specialized methodology for teaching students with disabilities

* Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively

* Patience, organizational, and time-management skills

* Knowledgeable with MS Office

* Ability to work effectively and collegially with others in a team environment

* Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission of a comprehensive community college

* Effectiveness in the following College organizational competencies:

* Translating College purpose, values, and vision into organizational action

* Collaborating and facilitating

* Creating and innovating

* Anticipating and responding to change

* Providing vision and leadership

* Assessment of student learning

* Engagement and assessment of successful student retention models

Preferred:

* Experience teaching students with disabilities in the K-12 environment

Work environment

ADA requirements for this position include critical thinking skills with the ability to process information and exercise good judgment in the collection, evaluation, and analysis of data, and student assessment, and curriculum development. Other requirements include ease of mobility in supervising students in classroom/lab settings, carrying supplies and other instructional materials, ability to move, climb, lift or crawl under equipment, use of keyboard, effective use of all forms of communication, and the ability to perform general teaching and office duties.