TRIO Upward Bound Program Temporary Instructor

Description of Work

Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Upward Bound and the Director of Special Programs, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Collaborate and follow instructions as delegated by the Coordinator or the Director
• Enforce program policies and procedures, carry out disciplinary procedures, and report situations to the Coordinator as necessary
• Maintain proper documentation
• Administer pre-assessments and post-assessments to the participants to determine areas for improvement and to track growth (or mastery)
• Record and track the progress of each participant using an online grading system
• Plan lessons that encourage students to think critically and connect the content to their lives and experiences
• Plan and integrate cross-curricular activities embedding tenants of STEM and Computer Science
• Ensure IEP/504 accommodations are used when delivering instruction/tutoring
• Conduct tutoring sessions during the week or outside of Saturday Sessions, based on the needs/at the request of the students
• Integrate SAT and ACT concepts into course content on a consistent basis
• Plan and instruct the COE Jurassic STEAM Club (grant-funded program\u2014curriculum has already been created).
• Assist with planning and conducting academic-related workshops
• Serve as a chaperone for trips
• Serve as a mentor to a group of participants
• Use research-proven strategies to deliver instruction (differentiated instruction, student-centered strategies, etc.)
• Attend professional development sessions conducted by the Coordinator and follow plan for implementing new strategies/activities
• Conduct self in a professional manner and be positive for students
• Create a positive learning environment for students
• Attend staff meetings

Complete other assigned tasks or duties

Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position

• Have excellent leadership, supervisory and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, low-income and first-generation
• Be flexible, enthusiastic and friendly
• Be familiar with laws relating to minors \u00b7

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

A Bachelor's degree with the appropriate teaching license and at least two years of successful teaching experience (in one of the following areas: English, Science, Mathematics or Foreign Language)

Management Preferences Position Recruitment Range Position Category Temporary/Student Position Status Temporary Work Hours (i.e. 8:00-5:00pm, etc.) varies Work Schedule (i.e. Mon-Fri, Rotating Shifts, Etc.)

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