What are the responsibilities and job description for the Disability / High School Diploma or Equivalency Coordinator position at Career Systems Development Corporation?
Job Summary: Performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting. Works closely with the Academic Instructors to give direction to students for obtaining their High School Diplomas and/or High School Equivelancy (HSD/HSE)
Demonstrates an on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relationships and ethics, information management,
communications, multicultural awareness, personal growth and development, career and personal planning,and
interpersonal skills, independent living.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to ensure maximum student motivation.
- Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting in order to ensure maximum learning.
- Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
- Utilizes all possible curriculum resources available.
- Responsible for adequate classroom support, including classroom management and accommodations.
- Maintains all student records related to HSE/HSD testing and progress, and disability records for non-health accommodations.
- Assists students and staff with the completion of all necessary forms related to HSD/HSE education.
- Monitors student attendance, progress and performance while in educational programming, supports instructor/s as needed.
- Meets with students to conduct accommodations reviews as required by PRH.
- Responds to audits as needed.
- Conducts individual and group remediation sessions with assigned students regarding educational and personal development.
- Provide a weekly status report to the academic manager on status of the HSD/HSE/Disability programs.
- Conduct student folder reviews during RAC meetings.
- After initial student accommodation meeting, the Disability Coordinator will enter student accommodations into CIS.
- Complete a disability presentation to all students in CPP.
- Assess and make recommendation student awards as approved within the Centers student incentive plan.
- Assists in the completion of all necessary Job Corps forms and entering case notes at least once a month for each student assigned.
- Responsible for following security measures to ensure that equipment, curriculum, tests, and supplies are secured and cared for.
- Maintains all student records related to HSE/HSD testing and progress,and disability records for non-health accommodations.
- Prepares report, requisitions, and prepares evaluations of student performance (ESP) in a timely manner.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Qualifications:Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field, experience working with special needs students and/or employeesPreferred: One year in a teaching capacity with disadvantaged youth, State teaching certification.Knowledge: Knowledge of required subject area, excellent communication skills, both oral and written, excellent organizational skills, must obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification, ability to motivate and inspire students, ability to effectively relate to student population.
