Career Preparation Period Instructor

Description

Facilitates individual and/or group lessons designed to assist students in preparation for success throughout the entire CDSS period. Provides facilitated instruction to students in varied classes and activities, development of skills for long-term employability.

Administration Procedures

• Performs as an instructional facilitator in a regular classroom setting, presenting instruction in varied classes and activities to include but not limited to preparatory and developmental Academic and Career Technical Education (CTE) foundational skills, Workplace Communications, Employability Skills, Information Technology, Health Education, Driver’s Education preparation coursework, etc.
• Facilitates CTE exploration and assessment activities to include coordination with hands-on vocational experiences.
• Develops and constantly evaluates the Career Preparation curriculum and works directly with the vocational instructors and career transition staff in coordinating curriculum development.
• Makes adequate preparation for classroom activities and maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom to ensure maximum learning and those students are actively engaged at all times.
• Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
• Maintains students’ folders, recording personal data, including test scores, assessments and evaluations, attendance, incident reports, achievement awards, and any other pertinent information concerning students. Records and forwards required documentation and forms as per established procedures including daily attendance.
• Participates in ESPs (student evaluation performance) and evaluates student employees’ performance and employability skills. Provides regular feedback to the students.
• Provides job development and placement services to all center graduates.
• Participates in ESPs (Evaluation of Student Performance)
• Provides regular feedback to student employees regarding appropriate employability skills.
• Provides students with current labor market information.
• Assists in the continued implementation of the Center’s Social Skills Training program
• Monitors and reviews CIS reports for accuracy and required action.
• Assists students in developing career goals and objectives.
• Arranges and/or schedule required tests to assist students with placement (i.e., ASVAB, ACT, Driver’s License, etc.)
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Competencies

Key Competencies

Performance Standards/Results

Effective Communication

• Presents information clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation.
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas.
• Written communication must be clear, concise, and easy to read and comprehend.
  
  

Organization of Work

• Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
• Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth.
• Initiates and responds to suggestions for improving service.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Experience

Minimum of one to two years related experience in education. One year in sales, marketing, or counseling-related services, above-average public speaking skills, and experience in the same

Education

Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent. A Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field from a four-year college or university and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid State Driver’s License.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, and arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.