College: Louisiana Delta Community College
Department: Adult Education
Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Building classes and retaining the students to completion, with all available seats filled at all times. • Maintain a minimum number of 15 active students in each class session. • Implement procedures and program retention activities to ensure attendance. • Responsible for the delivery of classes in the manufacturing pathway for students in a correctional facility in the areas of Basic Life Support (BLS), OSHA 10, Lift Truck Operator, and NCCER Core. • Develop and implement weekly lesson plans according to the skilled trades/NCCER Core/workforce curriculum, and TABE J 1/12 that incorporate authentic, real-life contexts that are responsive to the needs, goals, and interests of adult students. • Utilize best practices in planning and instruction, including integrating a variety of tools and technology (e.g., audio-visual, computers, video, etc.) to support classroom learning, universal design for learning, and other methods of differentiation. • Deliver whole group, small group, and individualized instruction to students. It is expected that all instructional strategies will be utilized in class and not only individualized instruction. • Adjust instructional strategies, when needed, to meet diverse student needs. • Submit data into the WorkReady U State Database System (SIS) as prescribed by policy; submit data into the NCCER database system systematically and regularly as prescribed by NCCER. • Administer the pre- and post-test using the TABE Assessment according to federal guidelines. • Participate in scheduled in-service training, multi-disciplinary team and staff meetings, as well as professional development trainings and activities. • Responsible for notifying administration of any planned or unplanned changes within the classroom (i.e., absences, time change, meetings, etc.). • Participate in commencement ceremonies for Adult Education Division. • Perform any other duties as assigned.
Required Education:
QUALIFICATIONS:
• A baccalaureate degree in the field of education, manufacturing, or other related field • Strong communication skills, including both written and oral, with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of personalities • Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and excellent interpersonal skills • Possess excellent time management skills with ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and complete assignments in a timely manner • Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and internet research techniques. Prior database experience preferred
Preferred QUALIFICATIONS:
• Training in Adult Education or experience in working in an Adult Education • Experience working in a correctional setting
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• This position is classified as light work and periodically requires a person to lift objects up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
NOTE: This position is a grant funded position, and the continuation of the position is dependent upon funding availability. Continuation is based on the program meeting state and federal benchmarks.
Benefits:
As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Louisiana Delta Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include:
• Retirement • Multiple medical insurance options • Supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.) • Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses) • Holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas) • Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits • Employee Assistance Program
Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Louisiana Delta Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Louisiana Delta Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.