Career Technical Training Instructor

Teaches the basic principles and concepts of vocational skills to students. Ensures rigor and relevance of subjects taught. Collaborates with academic instructors in the delivery of applied academics.

Administration Procedures

· Teaches the basic principles and concepts of vocational skills to students

· Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting to ensure maximum learning.

· Works with academic instructors in coordinating curriculum development and delivering applied academics.

· Uses all possible curricular resources available at the Center.

· Ensures adequate classroom preparation.

· Ensures proper maintenance of student personal folders, recording personal data, including test scores, evaluations, attendance, incident reports, achievement awards, and any other pertinent information concerning students, and at least weekly updates of TARS.

· Records and forwards daily attendance to the Records Department.

· Assists in the completion of students’ resumes.

· Maintains building and equipment and ensures proper measures are taken for the care of equipment and supplies.

· Performs driving responsibilities and monitoring activities when needed.

· Endeavors to promote a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to ensure maximum student motivation and participation.

· Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.

· Participates in student performance evaluations as required or requested.

· Provides regular feedback to students regarding appropriate employability skills.

· Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.

· Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.

· Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.

· Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.

· Continuously helps students become more employable.

· Participates in PRH-mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

· Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Position Competencies

Key Competencies

Performance Standards/Results

Effective Communication

· Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms the correct interpretation of information.

· Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas.

· Written communication must be clear, concise, and easy to read and comprehend.

Organization of Work

· Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.

· Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.

· Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth.

· Initiates and responds to suggestions for improving service.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Minimum of one to two years related experience in education. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Experience

Culinary Arts Instructor: Six years experience in food services

Health Occupations Instructions: Two years of related experience

Construction Craft Laborer Instructor: Experience in construction and training

Security Instructor: Experience in security organization, military, or police field

Dental Assistant Instructor: Two years experience working as a dental assistant

Education

Culinary Arts Instructor: High school diploma

Health Occupations Instructor: Valid practical nursing license

Construction Craft Laborer Instructor: Prefer national center for construction education research (NCCER) instructor certification

Security Instructor: High School Diploma

Dental Assistant Instructor: Certified in radiation health and safety (RHS) and infection control (ICE). Prefer certified dental assistant (CDA) certification.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state in which the Center is located, or is accredited by a professional trade organization.

For NTC, the instructor must be certified by a union or trade organization, or by a national trade certifying organization. (RO may waive if the Center is unable to hire certified or licensed instructors, but candidates must pursue certification.)

Valid State Driver’s License.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk and listen. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.