Instructional Coordinator, Project STAGE

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Shine Bright with Us: Join Our Team as an Instructional Coordinator - Project STAGE!

Join Our Team: Empower Students to Achieve Their Dreams!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with intellectual disabilities? Indian River State College is seeking a dedicated educator to join Project STAGE, an innovative program designed to support motivated students in their journey to earn occupational certificates and secure meaningful employment. The role:

• Empowerment: Guide students towards achieving occupational certificates and meaningful employment.

• Innovation: Craft and deliver dynamic instructional content tailored for diverse learning needs.

• Support: Provide one-on-one academic support, nurturing students' journey to become independent learners.

• Safety: Create a secure and conducive learning atmosphere for all.

Join us in our mission to empower students to become independent learners and achievers. Your expertise and enthusiasm can lead the way to a brighter future for our students. Apply now to be a part of Project STAGE - where every lesson is a step towards independence!

We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about working with infants and toddlers and want to make a difference in their lives, we encourage you to apply today!

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction, this position works with students who have documented intellectual disabilities and have the motivation to attend college to earn occupational certificates and achieve employment. Develops and delivers instruction to participants of Project STAGE at various campuses of the College. Duties include: developing instructional content appropriate for students with intellectual disabilities, delivering instructional content in an engaging and informative manner, providing academic support for students in their college classes by incorporating academic skills into instructional content; being patient and encouraging students to become independent learners; providing additional individual support as a tutor for students; and maintaining a safe and effective classroom environment.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees and supervises students in classroom and community setting, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment.

• Delivers engaging and effective instruction to enhance student learning and success.

• Effective classroom performance, including accurate completion of student files, records, and grades for IRSC and appropriate certification agencies.

• Meets classes on time and be properly prepared, notifies the Program Director and Dean when ill or unable to meet such classes, and fill out such state and College forms as required to cover the absence(s).

• Develops program and curriculum to include, but not limited to, academic skills, employability skills, social skills, "soft" skills, self-advocacy, and independent living skills.

• Advises and supports students of Project STAGE.

• Instructs classes for Project STAGE (multiple campus assignments).

• Tutors Project STAGE students in the areas of their weaknesses.

• Responsible to his/her Dean for effective classroom performance, including accurate completion and timely submission of grades.

• Prepares and provides all lecture, and practical instruction according to the required curriculum.

• Develops course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms for the program.

• Increases use of educational technology instruction.

• Maintains a lesson plan of daily instructional events, a copy of which is to be kept in the Deans' office.

• Monitors student attendance and retention and document as required by the administration.

• Grades assignments, return graded assignments to students, and assign final grades for all students in a timely manner.

• Complies, monitors, and maintains all safety procedures and best practices as required.

• Performs duties required to maintain a viable program.

• Participates in applicable departmental, divisional, and general meetings; meets weekly with Project Director.

• Maintains own professional development related to individual, professional, and institutional needs.

• Adheres to all IRSC policies and procedures.

• Complies with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA - 34 CFR Part 99).

• Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related teaching discipline.

• Two (2) years of related experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

• Must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS);

• Knowledge of development and delivery of educational programs and maintaining student records.

• Must be self-motivated to ensure instruction is engaging and effective for students to meet learning objectives and thrive in a social and, academic environment.

• Skill in working with Microsoft Office based applications.

• Skill in organizing, prioritizing, time management, problem solving, and using resources effectively.

• Ability to pay attention to details, apply good judgement, make decisions, collaborate with others, maintain confidentiality, work independently as well as with others, multi-task, and be self-motivated.

• Valid Florida Driver License and insured personal vehicle, IRSC does not provide a vehicle for this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical requirements for this position include: Ability to regularly lift and or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; Ability to safely lift, hold, and carry up to 50 pounds of supplies and/or equipment needed for student training; Manual dexterity and balance required for demonstrating applications;Demonstration of appropriate skills as required by curriculum and standards; Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, walk, bend, lift, reach with hands and arms, and stoop; Ability to maintain and/or troubleshoot all lab equipment in the lab; Ability to bend down and get on knees while performing different techniques; Ability to present verbal lectures/demonstrations; Vision abilities sufficient to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; Excellent Hand-Eye coordination skills required to demonstrate appropriate skills required of the program; Ability to travel to and pick up miscellaneous supplies from local vendors for materials for student training and make good purchasing decisions or substitutions; Physically demonstrate new and unique methods and materials; IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally, all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication, able to learn and apply new technology, and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.