Manager, Academic Programs/Co Disability

Management and Training Corporation•Joliet, IL

8h•$74,000 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

MTC operates the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL, providing quality services to local youth. The company values its professional and caring employees dedicated to improving people’s lives. This role involves directly supervising academic instructors, the evening studies coordinator, the scheduling/testing coordinator, and the secretary. The Manager is responsible for the overall management of academic programs, ensuring compliance with government and management directives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and three years of experience, one of which should be supervisory
Experience working with youth, excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency also required
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing individual accommodation plans for clients with mental health, physical, and learning disability, and experience developing linkages with disability and mental health agencies is preferred

Responsibilities

Directly supervises the academic instructors, evening studies coordinator, scheduling/testing coordinator and secretary.
Responsible for the management of academic programs incompliance with government and management directives.
Plan, coordinate and manage the administrative and programmatic activities of the Academic Department
Monitor and manage all instructors within the Academic Department to ensure full compliance regarding teaching strategies and classroom management
Facilitate weekly meetings with staff members to review center goals, outcomes, expectations as well as new center initiatives
Ensure all property is accounted for in all classroom areas
Assist in the preparation of the departmental budget, monitor and control expenditures. Review and recommend changes to budget authorizations
Ensure classroom observations are completed on a quarterly basis using the MTC classroom observation form
Ensure proper data integrity of all Academic testing processes
Ensure the use of TABE diagnostics for student placement in reading and math classes
Attend all CIC and CRC meetings to ensure industry compliance
Ensure that appropriate and timely student schedule changes are submitted for accountability and compliance with maximum benefits scheduling. Monitor and assist with the student accountability system as it relates to Academic standards and training
Ensure all staff members receive the necessary training for their position to include teaching strategies, classroom methodology, and interactive teaching
Function as the Disability Coordinator for the center and ensure all PRH requirements related to students disabilities and accommodations are being met
Coordinate collaboration between the academic and career technical training programs to include bimonthly meetings and delivery of monthly integrated lessons
Complete annual internal assessments for the academic department
Conduct staff training related to student disabilities and accommodations
Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers
Participate in student employability programs and activities
Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy
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