HSE​/HSD Instructor

Primary Position Objectives

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

Academic Instructor

Academics Manager

Academics

Exempt

• Performs 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
• Endeavors to promote a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting, ensuring maximum student motivation
• Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom in order to ensure maximum learning
• Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport
• Works directly with the career tech instructors in coordinating curriculum development
• Utilizes all possible curricular resource available at the Center
• Makes adequate preparation for the classroom
• Maintains 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
• Participates in ESP’s (evaluation of student performance)
• Evaluate student employees’ performance in academics and career success standards (CSS). Provides regular feedback to student employees regarding appropriate CSS
• Works toward meeting performance standard goals, learning gains, HSD/HSE, trade completion, and career technical certification
• Conducts audits of ATARS; develop corrective action as needed
• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily
• Assists with quarterly graduation exercises
• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices
• Complies 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
• Demonstrates and abides by Life Skills Connection’s core values and operating principles
• Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards
• Participation in PRH mandated staff training is mandatory. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

• Presents 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. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision making, flexibility, and problem-solving
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization
• Shows 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 communications skills

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel

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…