Certified Teacher Liberty Partnerships Program - SUNY College

Position: Certified Teacher for Liberty Partnerships Program - SUNY Schenectady County Community College
About SUNY Schenectady County Community College:
SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training and workforce development to a diverse population in a student centered environment.

The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. SUNY Schenectady County Community College offers an excellent benefit package including health care with dental and vision coverage, a choice of retirement systems, a deferred compensation benefit, an on-site child care program and Montessori School, professional development opportunities, and health club membership.

We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

SUNY Schenectady is dedicated to cultivating an environment that celebrates diversity, prioritizes inclusion, and insists on equitable access. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is central to our vision and mission; we know that to foster a sense of belonging and preserve connectedness, we must create and maintain working and learning spaces that welcome, respect, and appreciate difference. SUNY Schenectady provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

Applications from minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged.

Job Description:

This position is a professional (unrepresented) part-time, grant funded, contracted position. In partnership with the Schenectady City School District (SCSD), LPP Certified Teachers from the SCSD assist with the Academic and Support Services component of the SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Liberty Partnerships Program. They recruit students and promote the program within their school. They also provide direct academic support to the program participants during the after-school program activities and summer program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide a physically, mentally and emotionally safe place for all LPP students. Assist in the development and implementation of the academic and support services components of the program. Provide academic assistance including tutoring, exam review and homework assistance to students enrolled in LPP. Help students to develop appropriate social skills, study skills and transition strategies. Follow and uphold the student code of conduct.

Track and submit monthly attendance and service records. Attend regular staff meetings.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

Must hold NYS Teacher Certification in their area of assignment. At least one year teaching experience. Experience working with students from historically underrepresented groups. Wage is comparable to hourly after-school rate per Teacher's Contract for Schenectady City School District.

Preferred Requirements:

Five years or more teaching experience. Trauma-Informed Care training.

Additional Information:
Special Information:

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check.

Application Instructions:
Applications Due By:
Applications accepted until position is filled.

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:

Cover letter Resume Completed SUNY Schenectady employment application References Diversity Statement: A separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development.

NONDISCRIMINATION
SUNY Schenectady County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identify, disability, or age in admissions, employment, programs and activities. As an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a commitment to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference, SCCC encourages candidates who can contribute to this goal to apply.

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