SUBSTITUTE Academic Instructor

About the Role

Provides academic instruction to students following the approved curriculum and promotes student achievements.

Schedule

7:30 am – 4:30 pm

Subjects

• Math
• Reading
• High School Diploma

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare lesson plans; administer and correct tests
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
• Recommend curriculum changes and supplemental materials
• Motivate and counsel students in behavior, training, personal problems, study habits, etc.
• Coordinate with Independent Living Advisor, Counselors, and other staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training
• Record and forward daily attendance to Student Records and maintain student personnel folders
• Model appropriate behaviors, mentor students, and monitor both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
• Be the mentor who helps students strive for academic excellence by empowering them to do their best, overcome challenges, and work to develop the skills that they need to become lifelong learners

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees will perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and an active New York State Teacher Certification. Waivers are available for applicants with other State credentials and who are in the process of applying for New York State Certification.
• An equivalent combination of education, vocational training, and/or experience may substitute for the degree requirement, on a year-to-year basis.
• Applicants must possess a valid New York State Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective instructional strategies and classroom management
• Ability to quickly learn Job Corps methods and strategies
• Ability to use different methods and mediums in delivering course material
• Ability to quickly and effectively respond to and manage student issues as they arise
• Proficient in the use of common computer software with an emphasis on Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Driven, self-motivated, and has an honorable work ethic
• Dependable, compassionate, and loves to work with youth

ADA Requirements

Under the Americans with Disability Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The term "Qualified Individual with Disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of the position. No accommodation may be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others, or which impose any undue hardship on the company.

Physical Activities

• Reading, writing, and communicating fluently in English
• Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person or over the telephone
• Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc.
• Sitting, standing, moving about, or walking for occasional or frequent periods
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Kneeling and bending at the waist, stooping, and reaching overhead
• Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and/or lifting light objects

Working Conditions

• Campus and classroom setting
• Indoor and outdoor environment