Instructional Coordinator (Special Program Coordinator)

Springfield Technical Community College•Springfield, MO

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Instructional Coordinator (Special Program Coordinator) About Springfield Technical Community College : Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967, Springfield Technical Community College is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. Digital Multimedia, IT Security, Nursing, Robotics, Sonography, Mechanical Engineering Technology (Advance Manufacturing) and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year. STCC's highly-regarded transfer programs in Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 6,500, evening, weekend and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity and justifiably proud of our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Respect, is one of the Core Values of the College and we strive to nurture mutual respect among faculty, staff and students. With respect, we embrace differences to create an inclusive environment for all . Together, we support students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (Master's Degree in education or related field preferred).
At least 3 years of teaching experience.
Experience with backward curriculum and instructional design.
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong technology skills, including experience with online learning, and learning management systems (i.e. Google Classroom, Blackboard, etc.).
Excellent organizational skills and strong leadership skills.
Experience collecting and analyzing data.
Commitment to professional and program development.
Commitment to learner-centered teaching.
Ability to work effectively and flexibly with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body; knowledge of culturally responsive and sustaining teaching and Universal Design for Learning.

Nice To Haves

Andragogy and skills facilitating a various types of assessments to adult learners.
Familiarity with DESE-funded Adult Education system (including MA English Language Proficiency Standards and College & Career Readiness Standards).
Experience using the DESE LACES database.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provides high quality instruction related to increasing knowledge and skills toward the attainment of a high school equivalency and college/career readiness.
Works closely with the Education and Career Advisors to guide learners in identifying career goals and developing work readiness skills in relation to that goal including providing information about careers, career pathways, area employment opportunities, contextualized instruction, and understanding educational programs, job training, or employment opportunities related to their interests.
Works closely with day and evening staff to create a collaborative learning environment while utilizing a variety of instructional methods, techniques and on campus/online resources.
Prepares thematic units and associated lesson plans in alignment with the College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education, the SALC Scope and Sequence, and using a contextualized and integrated curriculum.
Builds culturally responsive classroom space and a community that supports success for all students.
Using unit plans and lesson plans prepares the learning management system shell (i.e.Google Classroom), instructional videos, models, labs, class websites, links, challenges, games, projects for face-to-face/online instruction demonstrating a proficiency of best practices for adult learners.
Collaborates with program staff to develop and maintain student assessment schedules in order to meet program goals and fulfill funding requirements.
Assesses Adult Education students in all subject areas using summative and formative assessments, benchmark assessments, and provides other assessments based on instructional needs.
Maintains timely and accurate student records including attendance, assessment and other data.
Participates in program planning, curriculum development, and program continuous improvement activities and requirements.
Attends meetings, participates in programs, projects and other duties as needed.
Ensures that classroom environments are supportive, culturally responsive, welcoming, respectful, trauma-sensitive, gender- and sexuality-inclusive, reflective of the community and students' cultures and identities.
Works collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, and with current and prospective students and staff of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences.
Models high expectations for the quality of instruction and ensures accessibility for all students including MLLs(multi-lingual learners) and those with disabilities.
Coordinates the implementation of approved curricula and high impact practices.
Supports the supervision of instruction & assessment staff.
Observes instructional staff and meets regularly to deliver constructive feedback that acknowledges effective practice, and provides next steps that will impact teaching and learning.
Designs and facilitates professional development sessions and shares resources to support the staff.
Mentors peers in the development and achievement of their Educator Growth Plan (including SMARTIE goals).
Supports the coordination of structured opportunities for teachers to observe colleagues.
Informs the development of protocols and facilitates team meetings, committees, learning walks, and professional learning communities grounded in a culture of reflective practice informed by data, high expectations, and continuous learning.
Contributes to the design and facilitation of a multi-year high quality professional development plan(HQPD) in line with strategic goals, High Impact Practices, Indicators of Program Quality(IPQs) and the continuous improvement plan.
Shares innovative ideas to maintain the relevance of programs and services to meet student and institution needs based on current educational trends and best instructional and assessment practices.
Supports the development, organization, and implementation of assessment procedures and schedules.
Identifies student assessment tools (e.g. formative, summative, diagnostic, standardized, formal, informal), and supports the analysis of student outcomes and monitoring of student progress.
Maintains and utilizes multiple sources of data to evaluate program performance/effectiveness and training materials.
Complies with college policy and procedures, and applicable state and federal statutes, regulations and policies.
Attends community engagement events, departmental projects, and meetings outside of regular scheduled hours as needed
Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with community partners.
Completes special projects and other responsibilities as needed or assigned.