| | | Category: | Workforce Development/Adult Basic Education (ABE) | | Subscribe: | | | Department: | Springfield Adult Learning Center (SALC), | | Locations: | Springfield, MA | | Posted: | Aug 8, 2023 | | Closes: | Open Until Filled | | Type: | PT No Benefits | | Position ID: | 165856 | | Share | About Springfield Technical Community College :
Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967, Springfield Technical Community College is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. Digital Multimedia, IT Security, Nursing, Robotics, Sonography, Mechanical Engineering Technology (Advance Manufacturing) and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year. STCC's highly-regarded transfer programs in Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 6,500, evening, weekend and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity and justifiably proud of our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Respect, is one of the Core Values of the College and we strive to nurture mutual respect among faculty, staff and students. With respect, we embrace differences to create an inclusive environment for all. Together, we support students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.
Job Description:
The High School Equivalency Instruction will provide student-centered instruction in reading, social studies, writing language arts, math and science. The instructor will provide face-to-face instruction in addition to online instruction. All instructors create weekly and multi-week unit plans with prepared student objectives and timed agendas following College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Learners and best practices for instruction. Other duties include conducting, preparing, and analyzing student assessments, curriculum, support materials and record keeping. The program seeks to guide learners in identifying career goals and in developing work readiness skills in relation to goals, leading to employment or placement workforce development training or post-secondary educational programs. The instructor will create an environment that supports students in their pursuit of academics with level appropriate activities, projects, assessments and instruction. Student engagement and retention are vital to meeting student goals. The instructor works closely with the advisor to provide student support. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provides high quality instruction related to increasing knowledge and skills toward the attainment of a high school equivalency and college/career readiness.
- Works closely with the Education and Career Advisor to guide learners in identifying career goals and developing work readiness skills in relation to that goal including providing information about careers, career pathways, area employment opportunities, contextualized instruction, and understanding educational programs, job training, or employment opportunities related to their interests.
- Works closely with day and evening staff to create a collaborative learning environment while utilizing a variety of instructional methods, techniques and on campus/online resources.
- Prepares thematic units and associated lesson plans in alignment with the College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education and using a contextualized and integrated curriculum.
- Using unit plans and lesson plans prepares Google Classroom, instructional videos, models, labs, class websites, links, challenges, games, projects for face-to-face/online instruction demonstrating a proficiency of best practices for adult learners.
- Collaborates with program staff to develop and maintain student assessment schedules in order to meet program goals and fulfill funding requirements.
- Assesses ABE students in all subject areas using summative and formative assessments, MAPT assessments, and provides other assessments based on instructional needs.
- Participates in program planning, curriculum development, and program continuous improvement activities and requirements.
- Attends meetings, participates in programs, projects and other duties as needed.
Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelors' degree is required, in Education, psychology, social work or related areas of study.
- Strong written and interpersonal communication in English, and technology skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Commitment to learner-centered, life-long learning; professional development.
- Belief that students can learn and willingness to meet the needs of the students.
- Ability to teach with proficiency in person and/or online.
- Positive attitude, patience, flexible and demonstrates the ability to explain concepts to all learners.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - At least two (2) years' experience working with a diverse population.
- Ability to teach all subjects (reading, language arts, writing, social studies, math or science content).
- Master's degree preferred; trained on MAPT, and other assessments preferred.
- Knowledge and experience with DESE funded Adult Community Learning programs preferred.
- Proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.
- Strong leadership skills.
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Working environment inside classroom/office space. Normally seated, standing or walking at will. Light Physical exertion.
Additional Information:
Salary: $30.00 per hour. 8 to 10 week sessions of up to 18.5 hours per week (Monday through Friday, day or evening) in line with the Workforce Development academic calendar, available funding, and need of the department. Individual schedule to be determined with the supervisor including evening meetings from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at least once a month on campus. Position based on STCC Campus although travel to and from Hampden County program sites will be expected.
Benefits: No
Union: Non Union
Grant Funded: Yes
Closing Date: Open Until Filled All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa. INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING: Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.
Application Instructions:
All available positions are located at: www.stcc.edu/about-stcc/employment which applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter**, resume and three (3) professional references. **Cover letter must demonstrate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position. PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS: STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable, Physical and Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment. POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY Springfield Technical Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's for Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn C. Senie, Ed.D, J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at kcsenie@stcc.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Springfield Technical Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT STCC's personnel and academic decisions, programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner, which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort, a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions, programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility, merit or fitness of applicants, employees and students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military service, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.
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