Paralegal Coordinator (Faculty - 182 Days)

Position Description

Conduct all class sessions according to the schedule.
Provide instruction, activities, assignments, and assessments to adequately cover all student learning objectives for the specific course(s) taught.
Use teaching methods that emphasize application, cooperation, and collaboration. Engage students actively in their studies, encouraging them to become independent learners with higher-order thinking skills.
Organize and explain content using methods appropriate to students with differing abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experience.
Attend all KCKCC required training and meetings.
Assign and provide feedback for in and out-of-class work, monitor student progress, and maintain accurate record of students' performance.
Submit mid-term and final grades.
Perform adequate assessment and analysis of assessment results according to college requirements.
Reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of one's own pedagogy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Complete knowledge and understanding of the role and functions of the Paralegal.
Thorough understanding of the vocabulary used in the Paralegal discipline.
Ability to arrive on time and be ready to teach course(s) during scheduled times.
Ability to prepare curricular materials to convey learning objectives to students.
Ability to teach and communicate with students via a variety of modalities.
Ability to accurately assess students' performances and offer timely feedback to students.
Employ knowledge of diverse communities and skill sets by diversifying teaching methods and content delivery and instruction.
Ability to accurately submit reports in a timely manner.
Ability to organize meetings and prepare schedules.
Ability to assess budgetary needs to maintain and enhance the program.
Ability to advise students on matters pertaining to a career as a paralegal.
Ability to effectively utilize Blackboard for posting assignments, assessing students, performances, and grading.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of teaching at the collegiate level.

Preferred Qualifications

Four or more years of teaching experience, in the discipline, at the collegiate level.
Four years of demonstrated experience as a paralegal or attorney.
Experience with a Learning Management System such as Blackboard.
Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.
Experience with counseling/advising students.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items.

Work Schedule

Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and/or weekend hours.