Instructor, CTT Substitute

MTC Corrections•Joliet, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MTC operates the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL, providing quality services to local youth. The company values professional and caring employees dedicated to improving people's lives. The Instructor, CTT Substitute role is responsible for delivering career technical training instruction to students according to approved curricula, offering basic direction, and ensuring compliance with government and management directives. This involves motivating and counseling students, developing lessons, maintaining a safe work environment, and participating in student development activities. The role also includes coordinating with work-based learning staff to develop training sites and assisting with job placement for graduates.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and certification in area of instruction.
Experience with youth.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Computer proficiency.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
For Office Administration Instructor: Must have certifications in Microsoft Excel and Word.
For Culinary Arts Instructor: High School diploma or its equivalent, current ServSafe certification and two years related work experience.
For Pharmacy Technician Instructor: High School diploma or its equivalent and certification from a professional organization.
For Pharmacy Technician Instructor: Licensed Pharmacy Technician with related work experience/education that equals a total of six (6) years.
For Pharmacy Technician Instructor: Must hold a valid Pharmacy Technician license.
For Security Officer, Certified Protective Services Instructor: High School diploma or its equivalent and two years related work experience in the field.
For Security Officer, Certified Protective Services Instructor: Certified, licensed or accredited in Indiana or accredited by a professional trade organization.

Nice To Haves

For Office Administration Instructor: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
For Office Administration Instructor: Experience instructing or supervising in a professional office setting preferred.
For Security Officer, Certified Protective Services Instructor: Prior military experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide students with career technical training instruction, direction and assistance in designated area of instruction.
Motivate and counsel students in areas of behavior, training, personal problems or study habits; coordinate with other staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training.
Develop and prepare lessons; recommend curricula changes and supplemental materials.
Utilize workplace language and behavior expectations in the shop and classroom; on a routine basis, inquire if individual students need assistance.
Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to students.
Prepare related reports.
Ensure records are updated timely and accurately to maintain FMCSA compliance.
Participate on student evaluation panels; prepare required documentation and evaluations using CIS as well as other systems of documentation.
Enter case notes into the CIS systems as required and in accordance with established timelines.
Maintain a safe and clean work area that models high standards for a work environment.
Administer and correct tests; maintain Training Achievement Records (TARs) and attendance reports.
Control use of equipment and supplies; make minor repairs; recommend purchases.
Participate in providing hands-on activities for students as part of the career preparation program; provide feedback to the career preparation staff.
Participate in activities associated with the intellectual and social development of students.
In coordination with work-based learning (WBL) staff; develop work based training sites on center, in the community and at home-based sites; monitor and document student progress at work based training sites monthly.
Work with community industry advisory council to review and recommend upgrades to CTT program.
Monitor labor market information; develop career transition and job placement plans, and assist with placement of graduates, in conjunction with the career transition readiness specialist.
Work cooperatively with each student’s counselor and career transition readiness specialist.
Provide strong customer service for both dependent and independent learners leading to trade completion.
Prepare statistical reports and corrective actions reports as necessary to achieve positive results.
Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers.
Participate in student employability programs and activities.
Support and promote center zero tolerance policies.
Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.
Cultivate and maintain a climate on center which is free of harassment, intimidation and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.