Substitute Instructor

Primary Position Objectives

Prescribe individual and/or group lessons designed to assist students in overcoming specific difficulties in mathematics and reading. Provide instruction to students enrolled in Reading, Mathematics, Workplace Communications, Employability Skills, Health Education, Driver’s Education or HSD/HSE. Conduct and manage academic classes.

Academic Instructor (Substitute)

Academics Manager

Academics

Non-Exempt

$26.65-$26.66 hourly

• Perform as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instruction in the areas of Reading, Mathematics, Workplace Communications, Career Success Standards, Health Education, Driver’s Education or HSD/HSE
• Endeavor to promote a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting, ensuring maximum student motivation
• Maintain a high degree of discipline within the classroom in order to ensure maximum learning
• Establish a high degree of student/instructor rapport
• Work directly with the career tech instructors in coordinating curriculum development
• Utilize all possible curricular resource available at the Center
• Make adequate preparation for the classroom
• Maintain students’ personal folders, recording personal data, including test scores, evaluations, incident reports, achievement awards, and any other pertinent information concerning students. Records attendance in CIS
• Participate in ESP’s (evaluation of student performance)
• Evaluate student employees’ performance in academics and career success standards (CSS);
  Provide regular feedback to student employees regarding appropriate CSS
• Work toward meeting performance standard goals, learning gains, HSD/HSE, trade completion, and career technical certification
• Conduct audits of ATARS; develop corrective action as needed
• Follow CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily
• Assist with quarterly graduation exercises
• Adhere to required property control policies and procedures
• Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Life Skills Connection policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures
• Demonstrate and abide by Life Skills Connection’s core values and operating principles
• Model, mentor, monitor appropriate Career Success Standards
• Participate in PRH mandated staff training;
  Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

• Present information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information
• Very high standard of communication skills, both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas
• Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend

• Action-oriented;
  Demonstrate the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision making, flexibility, and problem-solving
• Implement the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization
• Show attention to detail and the ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency
• Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Minimum of one to two years related experience in education

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university

Must be certified to teach in state in which center is location (RO may waive if center is unable to hire certified teachers, but the candidate much pursue certification)

Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of…