MA Instructor - PT

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