Academic Instructor

Serrato Corporation • McKinney, TX

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About The Position

The Academic Instructor provides individual and group instruction to help students overcome difficulties in mathematics and reading and teaches students enrolled in Reading, Mathematics, Workplace Communications, Career Success Standards, Health Education, Driver's Education, or HSD/HSE. The instructor conducts and manages academic classes, prepares lessons, uses available curricular resources, and works with career technical instructors on curriculum development. The role promotes a positive, motivating, disciplined classroom environment and builds strong rapport with students.

The instructor maintains student records and folders, records attendance in CIS, participates in evaluations of student performance, and evaluates student performance in academics and Career Success Standards. The instructor provides regular feedback, supports performance goals and learning gains, and works toward HSD/HSE, trade completion, and career technical certification. The position also involves auditing ATARS, following the CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system, assisting with graduation exercises, and complying with property, housekeeping, safety, DOL, OFCCP, Quality Assurance Plan, company, Job Corps, and center requirements. Participation in mandated staff training is required. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of one to two years of related experience in education.
• Bachelor's degree in education from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Certified to teach in the state where the center is located; the Regional Office may waive this if the center cannot hire certified teachers, but the candidate must pursue certification.
• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer literacy, including basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong knowledge of the subject area of instruction and academic teaching practices.
• High level of communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• High level of ability to motivate, inspire, and educate students effectively.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Teach individual and group lessons in reading, mathematics, workplace communications, Career Success Standards, health education, driver's education, or HSD/HSE.
• Conduct and manage academic classes in a regular classroom setting.
• Promote a positive classroom atmosphere, motivate students, maintain discipline, and build student/instructor rapport.
• Coordinate curriculum development with career technical instructors and use available curricular resources.
• Prepare adequately for classroom instruction.
• Maintain student folders and records, including personal data, test scores, evaluations, incident reports, achievement awards, and other pertinent information.
• Record student attendance in CIS.
• Participate in evaluations of student performance and evaluate student employees in academics and Career Success Standards.
• Provide regular feedback to student employees regarding appropriate Career Success Standards.
• Work toward performance goals, learning gains, HSD/HSE, trade completion, and career technical certification.
• Conduct ATARS audits and develop corrective actions as needed.
• Follow the CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Assist with quarterly graduation exercises.
• Follow property control policies and procedures and maintain good housekeeping and safety practices.
• Comply with DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, the Quality Assurance Plan, Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and center policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate Serrato Corporation's core values and operating principles and model, mentor, and monitor Career Success Standards.
• Participate in PRH-mandated staff training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid short-term and long-term disability and basic life insurance.
• Health care insurance available, including medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance counseling service programs available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level