What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Horticulture Instructor at Hill Correctional Center position at Lake Land College?
- Description
Responsible for teaching courses and labs in the Horticulture Certificate program.
- Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)
Essential Job Functions:
- In cooperation with other instructors concerned prepare or revise guides for courses offered in their division and submit to the appropriate Administrator for review.
- Teach classes assigned by the Associate Dean and approved by the Vice President following course outlines approved by the College.
- In cooperation with other instructors concerned prepare textbook recommendations and submit to the Associate Dean.
- Submit purchase order requests for instructional materials books required commodities and supplies to Associate Dean for approval.
- Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the Associate Dean.
- Attend faculty meetings called by the administrative officers.
- Be on work site for 37.5 hours per week (30 minute lunch).
- Arrive at work site prior to beginning of established shift.
- Arrive at the classroom prior to the scheduled class time.
- Serve on such committees for the betterment of the College as may be established by the administration and faculty.
- Assist in registration as needed.
- Consider the general and special needs of the student. Assist students in meeting needs or solving problems when necessary seek additional help from other college services.
- Observe support and enforce the regulations policies and programs of the College and inform the President in writing of any problem that might have a detrimental effect on the College.
- Conduct oneself in a professional manner.
- Notify the appropriate Administrator well in advance of absences.
- Maintain inventory and control of flammable and caustics.
- Maintain accurate control of tools and keys on assignment.
- Prepare EGGC forms task lists and attendance reports as required.
- Maintain hourly count check on students.
- Assist institutional personnel during emergency situations.
- Comply with Illinois Department of Corrections regulations and procedures.
- Maintain equipment assigned to area.
- Specific Functional Job Requirements
Education Requirements:
- Associate Degree preferred.
Experience Requirements:Teaching Experience Desired. Experience in Horticulture Required.
Knowledge:Operation of Computerized Green house.
Skills:Must be able to perform landscaping, compute landscape material requirements, design landscapes, propagate and maintain green plants and shrubs. Must have good communication skills.
Personal Requirements:Good Interpersonal Skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer
