Instructor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and building a strong, mission-driven organization.
• Commitment to continued personal and professional growth and to the company’s mission, vision, and growth.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• No restrictions in securing an Ohio Department of Education vocational teacher license or permit.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum development, instructional strategies, and educational trends.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Familiarity with relevant educational standards and regulations.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a setting serving individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as social work, psychology, special education, or human services.
• Experience in teaching, case management, coaching, or a human services field.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with daily briefings on class work and activities.
• Instruct students through work assignments and monitor and coach progress toward assignment and credential completion.
• Create learning plans that pace student learning toward credentialing in a reasonable timeframe and in line with curriculum expectations.
• Evaluate student learning periodically and provide specific, accurate, substantive feedback on progress.
• Prepare progress reports and report cards as required by school policy or law.
• Keep teaching materials, supplies, and equipment available and in good repair, and download updates in a timely manner so students can access all 20 modules as e-badge activities.
• Develop Project-Based Learning activities that teach professionalism, including dignity and respect for individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.
• Teach effectively across different cultures and ability levels, using instructional strategies, techniques, activities, and media suited to student needs and instructional goals.
• Build professional rapport with students, affirm their worth and dignity, and communicate expectations for responsibility and citizenship.
• Protect student confidentiality and guard against inappropriate statements or information disclosure.
• Maintain required professional certification and/or licensure through ongoing training and education.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, committees, and scheduled training as required.
• Complete required documentation and respond to internal information requests in a timely and complete manner.
• Manage classroom and worksite activities to stimulate learning, teamwork, and developmental skills, including punctuality and attendance.
• Maintain appropriate behavior standards through fair and just progressive corrective actions, referring formal disciplinary issues to counselors and/or administrators.
• Model responsible adulthood through punctuality, reliability, professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment.
• Work cooperatively and constructively, contribute to team meetings, follow applicable policies and laws, and comply with job-specific requirements.