Substitute Instructor

LifeSkills Connection Inc.; Sedro-Woolley (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rated paid holidays

PTO accrual

Sick time

Job summary

LifeSkills Connection Inc. invites applications for an Academic Instructor (Substitute) to deliver lessons in Reading, Mathematics, and related subjects. The role reports to the Academics Manager in the Academics department and requires non-exempt status.

The position emphasizes maintaining discipline, building rapport, and coordinating with career tech instructors while supporting student performance assessments and graduation activities.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Minimum of one to two years related experience in education.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.

Responsibilities

• Perform as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instruction in Reading, Mathematics, Workplace Communications, Career Success Standards, Health Education, Driver’s Education or HSD/HSE.
• Promote a positive classroom atmosphere to maximize student motivation.
• Maintain discipline to ensure learning and establish rapport with students.
• Work with career tech instructors to coordinate curriculum development.
• Prepare adequately for classroom activities and maintain student records in CIS.
• Participate in evaluation of student performance (ESPs) and provide feedback on CSS.
• Support meeting performance goals, learning gains, and certifications.
• Follow applicable policies and conduct and comply with safety practices.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university

Job description

Primary Position Objectives

Prescribe individual and/or group lessons designed to assist students in overcoming specific difficulties in mathematics and reading. Provide instruction to students enrolled in Reading, Mathematics, Workplace Communications, Employability Skills, Health Education, Driver’s Education or HSD/HSE. Conduct and manage academic classes.

Position

Academic Instructor (Substitute)

Reports To

Academics Manager

Department

Academics

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Primary Position Objectives

Prescribe individual and/or group lessons designed to assist students in overcoming specific difficulties in mathematics and reading. Provide instruction to students enrolled in Reading, Mathematics, Workplace Communications, Employability Skills, Health Education, Driver’s Education or HSD/HSE. Conduct and manage academic classes.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instruction in the areas of Reading, Mathematics, Workplace Communications, Career Success Standards, Health Education, Driver’s Education or HSD/HSE
• Endeavor to promote a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting, ensuring maximum student motivation
• Maintain a high degree of discipline within the classroom in order to ensure maximum learning
• Establish a high degree of student/instructor rapport
• Work directly with the career tech instructors in coordinating curriculum development
• Utilize all possible curricular resource available at the Center
• Make adequate preparation for the classroom
• Maintain 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
• Participate in ESP’s (evaluation of student performance)
• Evaluate student employees’ performance in academics and career success standards (CSS); Provide regular feedback to student employees regarding appropriate CSS
• Work toward meeting performance standard goals, learning gains, HSD/HSE, trade completion, and career technical certification
• Conduct audits of ATARS; develop corrective action as needed
• Follow CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily
• Assist with quarterly graduation exercises
• Adhere to required property control policies and procedures
• Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), LifeSkills Connection policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures
• Demonstrate and abide by LifeSkills Connection’s core values and operating principles
• Model, mentor, monitor appropriate Career Success Standards
• Participate in PRH mandated staff training; Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Wage

$27.99-$28.00/hourly

Position Competencies

Effective

Communication

• Present information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information
• Very high standard of communication skills, both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas
• Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend

Organization of Work

• Action-oriented; Demonstrate the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision making, flexibility, and problem-solving
• Implement the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization
• Show attention to detail and the 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

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Experience

Minimum of one to two years related experience in education

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must be certified to teach in state in which center is location (RO may waive if center is unable to hire certified teachers, but the candidate must pursue certification)

Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record

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 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 encounters while performing 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 occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

Benefits Include:

• pro-rated paid holidays, PTO accrual, sick time

Disclaimer

As a federal contractor, selected candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: Employment contingent upon passing background check and a pre-employment drug test. (This position is considered a safety sensitive position; therefore, the pre-employment drug test includes testing for marijuana). Positive test results will exclude an applicant from being hired.

All selected candidates after hire will receive CPR/First Aid Certification and Narcan Administration training within the first 90 days of employment. All employees are responsible for the safety of the students and may be required to provide provisional emergency services in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

Application for Disabled Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Jennifer Law, Human Resources Manager, [phone] or [e-mail] for assistance.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.