IT Instructor - Communications & Technical Writing

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Full Time Professional Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

SUMMARY/PURPOSE

The IT Instructor – Communications & Technical Writing teaches multiple courses in the IT department, including English, Professional Communications, Customer Service, A+ Preparation, and Microsoft Suite & Keyboarding. This role supports students in developing the hardware, software, and professional “soft” business skills needed to become successful IT employees through curriculum development, instruction, grading, and student guidance. In doing so, the position directly advances Summit Academy OIC’s mission of preparing students for living-wage careers through training, curriculum development, and classroom management.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develops and designs curriculum specific to the core competencies of Summit Academy OIC’s IT Certificate program.
• Teaches students in a competency-based format through lectures, demonstration, and learning-centered instruction.
• Teaches courses in the IT department, including English, Professional Communications, Customer Service, A+ Preparation, and Microsoft Suite & Keyboarding.
• Teaches other courses in short-term and long-term periods as needs arise.

• Manages the learning environment by keeping accurate records, grading assignments, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school and campus academic and attendance policies.
• Plans appropriate differentiation strategies to address the individual learning needs and styles of diverse adult students.
• Regularly assesses student learning using multiple forms of assessment to determine grades in accordance with established standards and criteria.

• Offers tutoring and assistance to students as needed.
• Models learning and behavior consistent with expectations for students.
• Relates professional and industry experience to learning by incorporating current trends, technology, and best practices into coursework.

• IT Industry Connection
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  Demonstrated ability to apply core concepts to the workplace environment and make connections to the IT industry.
• Instructional Ability
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  Ability to teach people of various abilities and diverse backgrounds.
• Problem-Solving and Time Management
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  Strong decision-making, problem-solving, time management, and stress management skills.
• Collaborative Team Player
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  Works effectively as part of a team.
• Adaptability
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  Works effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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This position operates in a professional school and classroom setting and requires the IT Instructor to maintain a professional appearance and attitude. The instructor regularly works in a computer-based learning environment using computers and other instructional technology. The work environment is fast-paced and requires strong time management and prioritization of job duties.

This role requires the ability to stand for significant periods of time while instructing and moving about the classroom, approximately 70% of the time, with the remaining 30% spent sitting to complete paperwork and grading. The instructor must be able to hear and speak clearly to communicate with students, use a computer, keyboard, and mouse, and lift up to 25 pounds.