
CAREER PREPARATION INSTRUCTOR
Chugach Government Solutions
- Cleveland, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job OverviewResponsible for providing instruction to students in accordance with approved career preparation curricula in compliance with Department of Labor (DOL) and management guidelines.
ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties & Job Functions:
- Provides students with basic direction, instruction, and assistance in the career preparation period per DOL program requirements.
- Develops and prepares lessons; recommends curricula changes and supplemental materials.
- Motivates and counsels students in areas of behavior, training, personal issues and study habits; coordinates with career development services and other staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training and adjustment to center life.
- Provides aptitude and interest assessments for students, to assist them in choosing an appropriate career pathway.
- Participates on evaluation panels; prepares required documentation and evaluations.
- Administers and corrects tests; maintains progress and attendance reports.
- Controls use of equipment and supplies; recommends purchases.
- Develops curricula for enrichment programs, as assigned, and instructs classroom lessons and projects.
- Maintains records, cleanliness, and classroom discipline.
- Conducts student activities associated with the intellectual and social development of students and their adjustment to center life.
- Assists in developing community linkages and volunteers to enhance the Career Preparation Program (CPP) classes.
- Supports and promotes center zero tolerance policies.
- Participates in student employability programs and activities.
- Promotes the development of career success standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
- Maintains accountability of students and property; adheres to safety practices.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
- Completing all mandated training requirements per government and management directives.
- Timely and cost effective performance of duties.
- Ability to effectively communicate and present information to students, management and line staff, corporate and DOL personnel and public groups.
- Ability to develop rapport and positive working relationships with all departments
- Timely completion and accuracy of all departmental work.
- Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.
- Adherence to established company safety policies and ability to work in a safe manner, using any required personal protective equipment (PPE) as may be required.
- Compliance with company standard operating procedures and personnel policies and procedures.
- Bachelor’s Degree in counseling, education, human services, or related fields.
- One (1) year of experience working with youth or instructional experience.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook at an intermediate level.
- Valid driver’s license, with an acceptable driving record.
- Successfully pass background check and drug test.
- Previous experience with the Job Corps program.
- State teaching certificate.