CPP Instructor

Job Summary

Facilitates individual and/or group lessons designed to assist students in preparation for success throughout the entire Career Development Services System (CDSS) period. Provides facilitated instruction to students in varied classes and activities, development of skills for long-term employability.

Responsibilities

• Performs as an instructional facilitator in a regular classroom setting, presenting instruction in varied classes and activities to include but not limited to preparatory and developmental Academic and Career Technical Education (CTE) foundational skills, Workplace Communications, Employability Skills, Information Technology, Health Education, Driver’s Education preparation coursework etc.
• Facilitates CTE exploration and assessment activities to include coordination with hands-on vocational experiences.
• Develops and constantly evaluates Career Preparation curriculum and works directly with the vocational instructors and career transition staff in coordinating curriculum development.
• Makes adequate preparation for classroom activities and maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom in order to ensure maximum learning as well as that students are actively engaged at all times.
• Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
• Maintains students’ personal folders, recording personal data, including test scores, assessments and evaluations, attendance, incident reports, achievement awards, and any other pertinent information concerning students.
• Records and forwards required documentation and forms as per established procedures including daily attendance.
• Participates in Student Evaluation Performance (ESP’s) and evaluates student employee’s performance and employability skills. Provides regular feedback to student.
• Provides job development and placement services to all center graduates.
• Participates in Evaluation Student Performance (ESP’s). Provides regular feedback to student employees regarding appropriate employability skills.
• Provides students with current labor market information.
• Affords assistance in the continued implementation of the Center’s Social Skills Training program.
• Makes sure Center Information System (CIS) reports for accuracy and required action.
• Affords assistance in students’ career goal and objective development.
• Arranges and/or schedules required tests to assist students with placement (i.e., ASVAB, ACT, Drivers License, etc.).
• Meets with all Job Corps students throughout their enrollment to provide career counseling and guidance.
• Assesses students’ readiness for career transition.
• Provides training to students to ensure fully prepared to conduct job search.
• Provides training in job search skills.
• Ensures students are equipped with independent living skills needed to take care of themselves and family as appropriate.
• Assists students in accessing the resources and services that will assist them in making a successful transition.
• Prepares students to access the resources and services that will assist them in making a successful transition.
• Uses the CTR Training Achievement Record (TAR) effectively and ensures fully completed for each student before transition.
• Works toward meeting performance management goals.
• Follows the CDSS/CSS/BMS Plans and Procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Complies with all Department of Labor (DOL) guidelines, Office of Federal Contract Compliance (OFCCP) regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Models appropriate employability skills for dress, language and work habits. Continuously helps students become more employable.
• Adheres to required property controls policies and procedures.
• Participation in Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) mandated staff training is mandatory. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the individual’s scope and capabilities.

Requirements

• Above average public speaking skills and experience in same, above average verbal and written skills, above average problem solving skills and conflict resolution skills, computer literacy, ability to work some evening hours and periodic weekends, ability to obtain a Commercial Drivers License, ability to travel periodically.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field from a four-year college or university and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prefer certification to teach in State.
• Valid State Driver’s License.
• Minimum of one to two years related experience in education and four years’ experience working with youth ages 16-24. One year in sales, marketing, or counseling related services.