What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Horticulture Instructor at Lincoln 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
- Maintain hourly count check on students
- 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
- Teach classes assigned by the Associate Dean and approved by the Vice President following course outlines approved by the College
- 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
