Instructional Program Specialist -- College & Career Readiness
Employer
Job Location
Beltline Education Center, Bush Street, Raleigh, NC
Salary/Grade
Benefits
Job Category
- Instructional (Faculty)
Application Period
Closes: Saturday, February 29, 2020
Target Start Date
Expected Work Hours
Reports to
Employment Type
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to develop original lesson plans that incorporate contextualized instruction or real-life authentic materials
Ability to be flexible, take changes in stride, and remain calm under pressure
Detail oriented and organized
Demonstrate higher level thinking skills and judgment in order to analyze a situation, trouble shoot problems, make decisions and strategically plan how to meet division
Ability to take initiative and be self- directed, and able to multi-task
Excellent communication skills, including oral and written and listening skills
Ability to analyze data and write reports
Available to work a flexible schedule, as needed, including day and evening hours
Available to work at various site locations, as needed and assigned
Requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree
Two years of classroom teaching experience in an Adult Basic Education or Adult Secondary Education setting
Two years of supervisory experience or experience in a leadership role
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Adult Basic Education or Adult Secondary Education intake procedures
Position Description
This position is responsible for recruiting, hiring and supervising part-time and full-time College & Career Readiness Instructors at CCR sites. This position is also responsible for the development and support of transitional programming for College and Career Readiness (CCR) students, oversees CCR classes, and ensures educational services are available for Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) learners.
Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions):To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.
*Registers students and administers placement testing, and coordinates the intake process for new and returning students
*Provides direct instruction on an interim or substitute basis
*Participates in recruiting, interviewing and hiring part-time and full-time faculty and staff
*Observes, evaluates, supervises and supports annual and part-time instructors at assigned classes, to include the writing of contracts and contract changes and disseminating information to staff
Develops partnerships between divisions within the College to encourage student retention in CCR and other Academic or Career/Vocational classes, HRD, Continuing Education or Curriculum classes
Participates in the development of curriculum for the Adult Secondary Education program by working collaboratively with the Director of Curriculum Development, Instruction and Employee Services
Coaches and mentors instructors who are new or in need of remediation
Works collaboratively to address student and faculty concerns and conflicts
Plans and delivers internal and external professional development training
Generates and approves requests for resources and travel expenditures; also review and approve professional development requests, annual leave requests, and travel using appropriate budget codes
Manages the relevant paperwork of CCR classes in a correct and timely manner
Participates in short and long range planning for the CCR program
Coordinates the delivery and maintenance of supplies and equipment at various sites
Provides information to students about CCR programs and refer to the Student Relations and Transitional Services Team as appropriate
Inventories student interests, researches and develops career and educational preparation classes and pathways for transition to Continuing Education and Curriculum classes
Presents career and educational pathway information to qualifying students and recruits students to enroll in transitional programs
Collects data and tracks students as they move from CCR programs into Continuing Education and Curriculum to ensure successful transition