Instructor Upward Bound SE - Math - Adjunct Pool (Grant Funded)

About the role

We are currently seeking an Upward Bound Instructor who will advance the institution's proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.

You're passionate about helping students achieve success. The Upward Bound program recruits H.I.S.D. students from the 9th and 10th grades in order to aid and encourage them to successfully complete high school, enroll in a post-secondary institution and graduate from that institution. Approximately 80% of Upward Bound students have successfully completed high school and enrolled in an institution of post-secondary education.

Summary

The Upward Bound Instructor is responsible for curriculum materials and augment existing curriculum in developmental studies (Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, and Life Skills) through traditional, audio-visual, and computer assisted/managed instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach Upward Bound students
• Develop and implement curriculum in the appropriate subject area (Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, and Life Skills)
• Report daily attendance
• Conduct ongoing assessment of students' abilities and needs
• Evaluate student progress per semester
• Responsible for weekly lesson plans per subject area
• Create a positive learning environment that enhances student learning
• Inform the Project Director of any problems that might hinder the academic success or continued participation of the Upward Bound students in the program
• Serve as a role model/mentor for Upward Bound students
• Prepare incident reports as needed to the Director and Assistant Director
• Maintain classroom discipline
• Participate in all staff meetings and/or trainings
• May be asked to chaperone students on field trips
• Advise students on academic and career issues
• Assist students with registration, orientation and assessment as needed

Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's of Behavioral Science, Education or a related field.

Experience: One (1) to two (2) years' experience in teaching and/or counseling of high school students in the appropriate subject area. Three years preferred.

Skills & abilities

• Ability to motivate and relate to disadvantaged students and communicate with parent/guardians, target school personnel and community-based organizations
• Knowledge of academic support and developmental services and activities
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with the targeted population
• IBM-PC experience required
• Sensitivity toward students from diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, as well as students with disabilities