Support Instructor Integrated Basic Skills Training (IBEST) - Healthcare
Amarillo College, United States
Job Description
At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.
This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Part-Time Integrated Basic Skills Training (IBEST) Support Instructorfor Healthcare who will be all-in on our mission and who will co-teach and help prepare students with the necessary skills to place them on an academic career pathway, all structed to help students overcome barriers to success. The IBEST Support Instructor may also assist in preparing students for the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA), and state or national discipline-specific exams to successfully receive credentials. Working closely with students, the IBEST Support Instructor will prepare lesson plans and manage a classroom using high engagement practices and retention strategies, with 25% of the time performing administrative duties to remain in compliance with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) grant. This position is required to teach morning classes.
Requirements
EDUCATION
- Required: Associate's Degree in a Healthcare related field.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in a Healthcare related field.
EXPERIENCE
Preferred:
- Experience working with learning management systems, such as Blackboard.
- Experience working with educational technologies, such as Zoom, Google Suite, Remind and Microsoft Office.
JOB DUTIES amp; RESPONSIBILITIES
- Co-teach one or two courses per 8-week term and ensure students are learning and understanding coursework by receiving a grade of 70% or higher in their class.
- Provide classroom instruction in one or more of the following areas: math, reading, language, listening, speaking and writing.
- Instruct on topics needed to support academic students in certificate programs and obtain employment to earn a living wage.
- Create learner-centered lessons with high engagement activities and effective retention practices.
- Identify students for the I-BEST services, utilizing Career Ready You (CRU) grant eligibility.
- Report weekly to the Career Pathway Supervisor on individual and classroom student persistence, retention and completion of data.
- Complete CRU grant-related compliance requirements, all CRU grant student eligibility requirements and complete required reporting for Career Pathways Supervisor and CRU Director
- Collaborate with content instructors and professionals in the development of individual students’ needs and progress and record student direct hours daily and submit to administration.
- Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the program, curriculum, and instruction for the purpose of improving student achievement.
- Administer valid TWC pre-assessment and progress assessments.
- Complete required TEAMS reports and use other CRU computer systems (training provided).
- As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS amp; ABILITIES
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office and online learning platforms.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Ability to have a positive attitude when interacting with students, teaching assistants, administrators, staff and the general public.
Notice: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.
Salary: Amarillo College - Salary Schedules (actx.edu), Pay grade 10, $20.00/hour (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel between offices and buildings, and requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or maneuver office supplies as needed.
Working Conditions: This position is required to teach morning classes and must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying event