Academic Instructor Secondary Math

Bizzell Group; Guthrie (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bizzell Group seeks an experienced instructor to deliver Reading and Mathematics instruction, support HSD/HSE and English Language Learning, and manage regular classes. You will maintain student folders, record keeping, and assess progress in line with program standards.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a valid teaching certificate and 1–2 years of related experience. Proficiency with Office applications and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with education best practices and classroom management.
• Ability to plan and deliver instruction in Reading and Mathematics.
• Knowledge of HSD/HSE and English Language Learning programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in Reading, Mathematics, HSD/HSE, and ELL in a regular classroom.
• Maintain student records, attendance, and performance data in CIS or equivalent system.
• Coordinate curriculum development with career tech instructors.
• Promote a positive classroom atmosphere and maximize learning outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with policies and safety practices.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum coordination

Student assessment

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Teaching certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Prescribes individual and/or group lessons designed to assist students in overcoming specific difficulties in mathematics and reading. Provides instruction to students enrolled in Reading, Mathematics, HSD/HSE, and English Language Learning. Conducts and manages academic classes.

Administration Procedures

• Performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instruction in the area of Reading, Mathematics, HSD/HSE, and English Language Learning.
• Endeavors to promote a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting, ensuring maximum student motivation.
• Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom in order to ensure maximum learning.
• Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
• Works directly with the career tech instructors in coordinating curriculum development.
• Utilizes all possible curricular resources available at the Center.
• Makes adequate preparation for the classroom.
• Maintains students’ personal folders, recording personal data, including test scores, evaluations, incident reports, achievement awards, and any other pertinent information concerning students. Records attendance in CIS.
• Participates in ESPs (evaluation of student performance).
• Evaluates student employees’ performance in academics and career success standards (CSS). Provides regular feedback to student employees regarding appropriate CSS.
• Works toward meeting performance standard goals, learning gains, HSD/HSE, trade completion, and career technical certification.
• Conducts audits of ATARS; develops corrective action as needed.
• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Assists with quarterly graduation exercises.
• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates and abides by The Bizzell Group's core values and operating principles.
• Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
• Participation in PRH-mandated staff training is mandatory. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Effective Communication

• Present information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirm the correct interpretation of information.
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and verbal for the presentation of facts and ideas.
• Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others.

Organization of Work

• Action-oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision-making, flexibility, and problem-solving.
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
• Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth.

Professionalism

• Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by The Bizzell Group's Healthy Workplace Environment policy.
• Acts as a team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve goals.

Leadership & Management

• Ability to exceptionally manage and lead students from diverse backgrounds.
• Committed to investing in and developing students and positioning them to succeed.
• Mission-oriented and possesses a strategic vision.
• Motivates students and provides coaching and/or feedback when needed.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

Computer literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.

Strong knowledge of the subject area of instruction and academic teaching practices.

High level of communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.

High level of ability to motivate, inspire, and educate students effectively.

Experience

Minimum of one to two years related experience in education.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education from a four-year college or university and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Certified to teach in the state in which the center is located.

Valid State Driver’s License.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate to high.