Position Summary:
The Instructor provides updated and fully prepared instruction to students, actively engages in retention activities and manages the classroom/lab activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Teaches courses as assigned by the Department Chair/DOE/Academic Dean.
· Utilizes unit and daily lesson plans.
· Utilizes a variety of supplementary resources (i.e. instructional technology, guest speakers, field trips, current articles and literature, discipline specific equipment, etc.).
· Maintains laboratory and classroom organization and cleanliness.
· Monitors classroom and student safety and immediately report safety concerns to appropriate manager.
· Actively engages in retention activities including documented communication with both students and administration regarding attendance and progress.
· Submits assigned grading and attendance documentation on deadline.
· Works with the Department Chair/Director of Education/Academic Dean to resolve student concerns.
· Provides each student course syllabi on the first day of class.
· Grades tests, projects, and other assignments in a required timeframe.
· Records and maintains accurate student attendance and grade records.
· Completes midterm evaluations for each student halfway through the term.
· Reports need for supplies and computer equipment to manager.
· Is aware of the school catalog, faculty handbook, and student handbook, and understands all the procedures and expectations stated within it as well as policies stated therein.
· Is accountable for all equipment, textbooks, instructor’s manuals, software, tapes, CD, etc. being used for the current term.
· Submits final grades to the Registrar by established deadline.
· Performs end-of-the term procedures by preparing the classroom for the next term.
· Adheres to and supports school policies and procedures as referenced in the employee handbook, faculty handbook, and catalog.
· Performs such other duties as may be specified by the Department Chair/DOE/Academic Dean or the School Director.
· Regular and reliable attendance.
Skills/Competencies/Qualifications:
· Documented expertise in academic area as demonstrated by data sheets, diplomas, transcripts, certifications, resume
· Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills
· Minimum of 3 years of significant program related/industry experience for Technical Instructor
· Appropriate program licensure, as well as relevant certifications, work experience and Degree as per accreditation and state licensing procedures. Specific requirements may vary depending upon state and accrediting commission regulations.
· Depending on the program taught, a certificate, diploma or degree at the same level as conferred for the program taught.
· Post secondary teaching experience preferred
· Strong organizational and planning skills
· Team player who demonstrates initiative, dependability and reliability