John Deere Technology Instructor

Responsible for teaching classes within the John Deere Tech Program.

Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the teaching/learning process and use a variety of teaching methods and strategies that reflect the varied learning styles and needs of students.
• Teach classes assigned by the Division Chair and approved by the Vice President and follow course outlines approved by the Lake Land College Curriculum Committee.
• Update courses and develop the curriculum to meet ever-changing training and employment needs.
• Place value on student success recruitment and retention.
• Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the Director of Admission Services.
• Attend the division meetings called by the Division Chair and faculty/administration meetings called by the administration.
• Participate in faculty and professional development activities.
• Be on campus in classrooms laboratories library or office for not less than thirty hours a week and maintain a schedule of at least three hours on campus or approved location each school day.
• Maintain at least five office hours per week as posted on the office door and as filed in administrative offices.
• Maintain current textbooks and submit textbook recommendations to the Division Chairman.
• Prepare annual budget requests of equipment supplies furniture and renovation needs to the Division Chairman.
• Cooperate in the promotion of extra curricular activities by accepting reasonable assignments and encouraging student participation.
• Serve on such committees for the betterment of the College as may be established by the administration and faculty.
• Consider the general and special needs of the student.Assist students in meeting needs or solving problems when necessary and seek additional help from other college services.
• Advise students assigned by Lake Land College Student Services.
• Notify the Division Chairman in advance of absences allowing for appropriate class substitution.
• Work collaboratively with division and campus faculty.
• Observe support and enforce the regulations policies and programs of the College.
• Serve as co-coordinator of the John Deere Tech curriculum and complete the Program's assessment results upon request of the Academic Vice President
• Collect and assess course and program data and report results in WEAVE each semester.
• Attend at least one John Deere training class per year presented at a John Deere Training Center.
• Serve as co-coordinator of the John Deere Tech curriculum and complete the program's assessment results upon requires of the Academic Vice President.

Specific Functional Job Requirements

Education Requirements:

• Associate Degree required,Bachelors Degree preferred.