Substitute Classroom Instructor (On-Call)

Position: Academic Instructor (Substitute/on-call)

Reports To: Academics Manager

Department: Academics

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Primary Position Objectives: Conducts lessons prescribed by regular classroom instructor for individuals and/or groups designed to assist students in overcoming specific difficulties in mathematics and reading. Provides instruction to students enrolled in Reading, Mathematics, Workplace Communications, Employability Skills, Health Education, Driver’s Education or HSD/HSE. Conducts and manages academic classes.

Position Responsibilities

• Salary $26.65-$26.66/hourly

• Performs as a substitute instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instruction in the areas of Reading, Mathematics, Workplace Communications, Career Success Standards, Health Education, Driver’s Education or HSD/HSE
• Endeavors to promote a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting, ensuring maximum student motivation
• Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom in order to ensure maximum learning
• Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport
• Utilizes all possible curricular resource available at the Center
• Makes adequate report of activities in the classroom for the regular classroom instructor
• Maintains students’ personal folders, and any other pertinent information concerning students; Records attendance in CIS
• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily
• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), LifeSkills Connection policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures
• Demonstrates and abides by LifeSkills Connection’s core values and operating principles
• Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards
• Participation in PRH mandated staff training is mandatory; Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

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

• Action-oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision making, flexibility, and problem-solving
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization
• Shows attention to detail and the ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency
• Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth

Qualifications Excellent written and verbal communications skills; Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel

Experience Minimum of one to two years related experience in education

Education Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must be certified to teach in state in which center is located (RO may waive if center is unable to hire certified teachers, but the candidate much pursue certification); Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record

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.

As a federal contractor, selected candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: Employment contingent upon passing background check and a pre-employment drug test. (This position is considered a safety sensitive position; therefore, the pre-employment drug test includes testing for marijuana). Positive test results will exclude an applicant from being hired.

All selected candidates after hire will receive CPR/First Aid Certification and Narcan Administration training within the first 90 days of employment. All employees are responsible for the safety of the students and may be required to provide provisional emergency services in the event of an emergency.

LifeSkills Connections Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyle Wagner, Human Resource Manager, 833-311-1661 ext. 203 and kyle.wagner@lifeskillsconnection.com for assistance. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.65 - $26.66 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person