Academic Inst.

Position Title:

Academic Instructor

Classification:

Exempt

Reports To:

Academic Manager

Position Description

Summary

Reports to the Academic Manager. Plans and prepare instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals. Instructs students in the areas of math, grammar, reading, writing, and speaking/ listening/pronunciation to help our students gain academic, career technical, and independent living skills that will prepare them for career readiness (employment), advanced training, and/or advanced career training (college).

Essential Functions

• Provides academic instruction to students from the approved academic education curriculum.
• Plans, prepares, and implements instructional units.
• Monitors student progress and ensures test results are documented and recorded using Student Testing System (STS) in the Center Information System (CIS).
• Determines where targeted training in reading will take place (e.g., in separate reading courses, high school equivalency classes, high school courses, or through applied academic skills training in career technical skills programs).
• Determines where supplemental instruction in reading will take place for reading or math (e.g., tutoring, additional/separate reading and/or math courses, high school courses, or through academic skills training in the career technical skills programs).
• Determines where supplemental instruction in reading and math will take place.
• Provides instruction in mathematical content domains to enable students to master the U.S. Department of Education's National Reporting System Educational Functional level (EFL) Descriptors for Adult Educators.
• Provides each student who tests with a score below EFL 6 on TABE 11/12 with instruction in mathematics.
• Provides each student who tests with a score below EFL 5 on TABE 11/12 with instruction in reading.
• Will consult Job Corps PRH Appendices 301 And 303 for exceptions that may apply to students with cognitive disabilities, and specific requirements for test administration. Consults with TABE Administrator, Academic Manager, and others involved in any student's individualized education plan.
• Provides personal and academic counseling to students.
• Controls the use of materials and equipment.
• Ensures applied academics are integrated into curriculum.
• Make recommendations for policy and curriculum revision.
• Assists in the planning and scheduling of courses.
• Measures the progress of students through observation and the administration of oral and written tests.

17. Makes recommendations concerning future studies and training needs.

• Tutor students or arrange for tutoring provided by volunteers or outside educational agencies.
• Maintains up-to-date skills in the field of specialty through available sources such as publications, formal study programs, and in-service training.
• Participates in the student employability certification process.
• Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.
• Acts as a responsible custodian for assigned center property.
• Reports violations of unethical behavior.
• Suggests opportunities for continuous operational improvement and a reduction of waste.
• Identifies and reports on environmental health and safety concerns found in work area(s).
• Able to maintain a 75% or higher on employee scorecard.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in education or special education
• Two to three years of related experience and/or training

Certifications/Competencies

• Valid teacher certification in the state of employment
• Knowledge of and demonstrated skills in instruction (analytical thinking, problem-solving, technology integration, communication and evaluation of information)
• Ability to evaluate personnel under management and make recommendations regarding disciplinary actions, promotions, and/or merit increases
• Participation in PRH-mandated staff training mandatory; failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Ability to promote the Career Success Standards (CSS) by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency

Minimum Eligibility Qualifications

• If the position requires driving, a valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required
• I-9 documentation required to verify authorization to work in the United States

Successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check and drug test