SUBSTITUTE Academic Instructor

Job Corps; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Corps in Oneonta, NY seeks instructors to teach Math, Reading, and High School Diploma modules. The role requires developing lesson plans, administering tests, and guiding students to academic excellence.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree and NY State Teacher Certification; waivers available for some credentials. A valid NY driver's license is also required. This is a full-time on-site position with a 7:30am–4:30pm schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and NY State Teacher Certification required.
• Waivers available for applicants with other state credentials in process of certification.
• Valid New York State Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare lesson plans; administer and correct tests.
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources for diverse learners.
• Recommend curriculum changes and supplemental materials.
• Motivate and counsel students on behavior, study habits, and personal issues.
• Coordinate with Independent Living Advisor, Counselors and staff to resolve training issues.
• Record daily attendance and maintain student folders.

Skills

Strong communication

Instructional strategies

Classroom management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree + NY teaching cert

Job description

Position Description:Provides Academic Instruction to students following the approved curriculum and promotes student achievements.

Schedule: 7:30am-4:30pm

We are seeking Instructors that can teach:

• Math
• Reading
• High School Diploma

Major Duties and 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.

Skills And Competencies

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective instructional strategies, classroom management, etc.
• 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

  Educational Requirements/Experiences

  • Bachelors 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. Compensation is based on experience.
  • 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.

  Benefits: N/A

  ADA Requirements:Under the Americans with Disability Act, requirements may be made to accommodate disabled individuals reasonably. However, 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. 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.

  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 objectsWorking Conditions:
  • Campus and classroom setting
  • Indoor and outdoor environment

  Oneonta Job Corps provides equal empl