Instructor II

• →Create lesson plans and implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• →Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• →Identify, select and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles and special needs
• →Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement
• →Maintain effective and efficient record-keeping procedures
• →Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents and other professionals on a regular basis
• →Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment
• →Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers and community
• →Ensure that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area and/or program classification
• →Assume responsibility for meeting their course and school-wide student performance goals
• →Demonstrate gains in student performance
• →Meet performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning
• →Knowledge of common core standards, core knowledge and competencies and out of school time/standards
• →Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications
• →Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Educational processes and techniques attributed to age group of assigned functional area

Skill in:

• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office and Google Docs

Ability to:

• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
• Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes
• Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate
• Organize, manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

• Minimum Degree Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree or 120 credit hours from an accredited university/college
  • Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree
• Preferred Disciplines:
  • Early Childhood Education, Elementary or Secondary Education, Physical Education and Recreation, Child Development, Child Guidance/Counseling, Child Psychology, Family Studies, Social Work, Human Services, Youth Development or related field

~and~

• At least 2 years of experience in an educational setting
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources

• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire: None
• Licenses/Certifications Required within one year from Date of Hire:
  • 16 clock hours of training throughout the year

Hours: After school hours but may vary based on assigned school. Hours may vary between 2pm and 6pm depending on the site. Some additional hours may be required.

Travel Required: None generally required

Working Environment: Climate controlled office