HSD/G.E.D. Instructor

Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Academics Manager

Shifts available:

• 1st Shift: 7:30a-4:30p
• M-F

Pay Range: $47,000-$47,840

** MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TEACHERS LICENSE, OR SHORT TERM/LONG TERM SUB LICENSE.**

About Dayton Job Corps

Job Corps’ national mission is to educate and train highly-motivated young people, ages 16-24, for successful careers in the nation’s fastest-growing industries. Here at Dayton Job Corps Center, we support their mission by teaching eligible young people, the skills they need to become employable and independent, and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. Students here have access to room and board while they learn skills in specific training areas for up to three years. The program helps them to complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, provides transitional support services, and assists them with obtaining employment. Job Corps graduates either enter the workforce or an apprenticeship, go on to higher education, or join the military.

Purpose: Reports to the Academic Manager. Responsible for providing academic instruction to assist youths in earning their high school diploma (HSD) and meet the academic competencies listed in the PRH. Conducts case management and documents regular progress and communication with each student. Responsible for maintaining files and reporting outcomes. Provides students with basic direction, in compliance with government and management directives.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provides academic instruction to students from the approved academic education curriculum.
• Plans, prepares, and implements instructional units.
• Records information on students’ HSD achievement while on center in the Center Information System (CIS), maintains the appropriate supporting documentation in the students’ permanent Job Corps files, and prepares reports as required.
• Posts information to student profile sheet facsimile.
• Provides personal and academic counseling to students.
• Controls use of materials and equipment.
• Participates in student evaluations and development of the students’ MyPACE Pathway Achievement Record (PAR).
• Documents students’ progress in their HSD programs in the students’ PAR.
• Ensures applied academics are integrated into the curriculum.
• Makes recommendations for policy and curriculum revision.
• Assists in the planning and scheduling of courses.
• Measures the progress of students through observation and the administration of oral and written tests.
• Makes recommendations concerning future studies and training needs.
• Tutors students or arranges for tutoring provided by volunteers or outside educational agencies.
• Maintains up-to-date skills in the field of specialty through available sources, such as publications, formal study programs, and in-service training.
• Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.
• Acts as a responsible custodian for the assigned center property.
• Reports violations of ethical behavior.
• Suggests opportunities for continuous operational improvement and reduction of waste.
• Identifies and reports environmental health and safety concerns.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree with valid teaching certification in the center’s state

Experience: Two years of teaching experience in either middle school, high school, or an alternative school setting (required). Experience interpreting Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) preferred

Skills/Abilities:

• General knowledge of vocational and educational assessment systems, to include test administration, interpretation of test results, and related counseling
• Academic knowledge (math, language, etc.) at an extent to effectively assist others to complete their high school education
• Ability to establish relationships/serve as a liaison with private and public agencies
• Ability to effectively interact with individuals from economically disadvantaged backgrounds
• Ability to promote the Career Success Standards (CSS) by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
• Strong organization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency

Additional Requirements: Must have valid driver's license and adequate vehicle insurance coverage.

This job description is not a comprehensive listing of all duties or responsibilities that are required for this position and may be updated. In the event of change of duties, the employee will be notified.

Living Dynamic

We believe that every role matters and that every customer, both internal and external, should feel empowered to be the best that they can be. Dynamic Workforce Solutions is a place where passion meets purpose and results in excellence.

Diversity is at the heart of our business. It is key to our people’s passion for serving individuals and communities who seek to build a stronger workforce. We strive to create a work environment that provides all our team members with equal access to information, development, and opportunity. Furthermore, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is deeply rooted in the values instilled by our Four Cornerstones and commitment to Extreme Customer Service. We recognize that differences in age, race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, physical ability, thinking style and background bring richness to our work environments. Such differences help us connect better with the workforce development needs of people we serve in our communities. We believe that attracting, developing, and retaining a base of employees that reflects the diversity of our customers is essential to our success.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Dynamic Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.