Serrato Corporation hiring Career Preparation Instructor in Manhattan, Kansas, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Position Career Preparation Instructor Reports To Career Development Manager

Department Career Preparation Training

Primary Position Objectives

Responsible for coordinating and implementing the career preparation period program for new students, in compliance with government and management directives. 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.

Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Brief Description Of DutiesAdministration Procedures

Teaches the basic principles and concepts of vocational skills to students. Develop, prepare and deliver career preparation lessons; use variety of teaching strategies to meet student learning needs.

• Plan, coordinate and conduct the career preparation program and other activities, in accordance with corporate guidelines and approved schedule.
• Maintains a high degree of discipline within classroom setting in order to ensure maximum learning.
• Works with academic instructors in coordinating curriculum development and delivering applied academics.
• Recommend an appropriate training program for each assigned student using assessment tool and uses all possible curricular resources available on Center.
• Ensures adequate classroom preparation.
• Ensures proper maintenance of student personal folders, training records, 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.
• Continuously evaluate individual student’s attitudes; participation, motivation, and commitment with in the career preparation program; intervene when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• Records and forwards daily attendance to the Records Department.
• Assists in the completion of students’ resume.
• Assists in evaluating center services for students; recommend modifications for improvement, participate in CDSS plan planning and in providing updated information of career preparation program.
• 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.
• 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, 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 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, 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 development of professional skills and personal growth.
• Initiates and responds to suggestions for improving service.

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, and 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 to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel.

ExperienceMinimum of one-year related experience in education. Experience with youth is required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in behavioral science, education, or related field, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must be certified, licensed or accredited in state of employment, or accredited by professional trade organization. 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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and to smell. 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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.