Are you looking for a great opportunity!? look no further! Apply to work at the Joliet Job Corps Center today!Position SummaryThe Academic Instructor provides individualized and flexible academic instruction to facilitate students' attainment of learning gains and high school diplomas or equivalent.Essential Functions

1. Develop lesson plans in alignment with state and Job Corps standards and utilize evidence-approaches to address students' various learning styles and promote program completion.
2. Ensure documented accommodations are provided to students in collaboration with the Disability Coordinator.
3. Maintain discipline and manage the learning environment to ensure quality and safety conducive to instruction and learning.
4. Maintain strict accountability of students during the training day, take attendance in real time in the Center Information System (CIS) each class period, and assist students to report to the appropriate class when needed.
5. Maintain strict compliance with data integrity standards in administering student tests, recording attainments, and documenting training hours.
6. Collaborate with career technical training instructors to provide contextual learning and applied academic lesson plans.
7. Participate on the career management team (CMT) to evaluate student progress, provide regular feedback on goals, achievements, and career success skills, and project students for completion.
8. Support the Zero Tolerance policy and center Behavior Management Plan to promote a safe environment and cooperate with center leadership to record student incidents in the appropriate systems.
9. Proactively rewards students for achievements and positive behavior and enter positive incident reports in CIS.
10. Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance student learning and employability.
11. Monitor supplies, equipment and instructional materials and submits work orders, purchase orders and requests to management in a timely manner.
12. Participate in the student scheduling process and recommend adjustments to best meet student needs.
13. Participate in department meetings and all mandated PRH and Strategix training.
14. Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property and adhere to safety practices.
15. Promote a harassment-free environment.
16. Utilize information systems and handle student data in strict adherence to Job Corps and Strategix policies to protect student's personally identifiable information (PII) and reduce network security threats.
17. Adhere to and model Strategix servant leadership culture values: Honor Others, Inspire Vision, Choose Integrity, People First, Balance Focus with Flexibility, Serve with Humility, and Innovate and Disrupt

As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Strategix's compensation package which currently includes medical benefits from United Healthcare, and vision and dental coverage through Principal.QualificationsMinimumBachelor's degree from accredited institution and two years of teaching experience. State teaching certification. (Waivers may be considered for otherwise qualified individuals, but certification must be pursued in a reasonable timeframe). Excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills.PreferredPrevious Job Corps experience and five years of teaching experience.