Description:
Interested in making a difference in young adults' lives between the ages of 16-24? If so we may have the perfect job for you.
Job Corps is a government-funded, no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps socioeconomically disadvantaged youth. We strive to fulfill this mission by following our
Core Values
of
Safety, Individual Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Growth and Commitment.
Come and surround yourself with talented and professional individuals who have also taken the next step of making a difference in someone's life.
You would not only have a great and dedicated team to work with, but you may also be eligible to take advantage of a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), legal and PTO.
Job Summary:
Plans, directs, and supervises the activities of the Academic Department. Overall responsibility for ensuring students achieve Numeracy and Literacy learning gains as evidenced by comparing initial TABE testing to follow-up TABE testing. Responsible to ensure students who need an academic credential achieve either a High School Diploma or High School Equivalency. Ensures instruction embeds applied academic instruction to teach students the math and reading skills they will need to be successful in their chosen career pathway.
Duties/Responsibilities:Must create and sustain positive working relationships with co-workers.Assists students in adjusting to Center life to enhance student retention by providing supervision, behavior modification, counseling, and by acting as a positive role model and mentor.Employee provides, and ensures staff assigned to their supervision provide, services that meet the needs of students in a timely professional manner with the highest degree of customer service in mind.Maintains confidentiality but reports significant events or situations immediately through approved channels to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff., Ensures that required reporting occurs and that students receive emergency services as needed.Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to students in the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.Conducts formal performance evaluations for staff under supervision in a timely manner and provides regular and ongoing performance feedback and coaching.Assists in preparing and distributing weekly, monthly, and annual schedules for both staff and students.Responsible for ensuring that assigned staff under supervision maintain an orderly, safe, clean, and healthy working environment within areas of responsibility.May be assigned to supervise an activity, a special event (either on or off center), or in other program areas as assigned on a temporary, periodic, or regular basis.Responsible for oversight of the student disability program and may serve as the Center's Disability Coordinator.Works with educational partners (i.e., HSD, Colleges, local high schools, etc.) including and state HSE test sites.Formulates proposals and makes recommendations to the Director on all changes to policies and procedures pertaining to the Academic Department.Supervises procurement and use of supplemental materials, including multi-media equipment and materials.Plans and administers departmental budget.Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.Ensure daily attendance is taken for all classrooms and areas. Posts the Student class absence report and assists students in clearing absences as appropriate.Requirements:
Qualifications:Minimum : Bachelor's degree in Education, three years teaching or work-related experience, one of which was in a supervisory capacity.
Preferred : Minimum experience 2 years teaching disadvantaged youth.
Knowledge : Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, ability to relate to disadvantaged youth, general knowledge of subject areas, ability to inspire and motivate staff, must obtain and maintain valid CPR/First Aid Certification, good organizational skills. Experience reviewing student transcripts and IEPs.
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Compensation details:
56610-56610 Yearly Salary
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