Medical Admin Assistant Academic Instructor - SAJ at Career Systems Development Corporation – San Jose, California

Interested in making a difference in young adults’ lives between the ages of 16-24? If so we may have the perfect job for you.

(San Jose) Job Corps is a government-funded, no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps socioeconomically disadvantaged youth. We strive to fulfill this mission by following our Core Values of Safety, Individual Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Growth and Commitment.

Come and surround yourself with talented and professional individuals who have also taken the next step of making a difference in someone’s life.

You would not only have a great and dedicated team to work with, but you may also be eligible to take advantage of a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm

Job Summary: Performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions in designated subject areas.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conducts and manages academic classes.
• Demonstrates and abides by the Company Core Values and the operating principles.
• Responsible for helping students achieve TABE gains, attainment in assigned subject areas, and/or HSD/HSE obtainment.
• Responsible for meeting department goals and objectives as assigned by department manager.
• Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to insure maximum student motivation.
• Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting in order to insure maximum learning.
• Documents student’s records according to requirements of PRH and SOPs; accesses and inputs all relevant student data, including but not limited to student attendance, performance, progress, positive behavior, and disciplinary incident; reports all significant behavioral incidents immediately to supervisor.
• Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
• Utilizes provided curriculum resources, implements new curriculum, and develops curriculum through Educational Learning Plans.
• Responsible for integrating applied academic activities into daily classroom curriculum.
• Responsible for adequate classroom preparation.
• Responsible for tracking student performance and achievement.
• Assess and make recommendation student awards as approved within the Centers student incentive plan.
• Records attendance at the beginning of each class period.
• Assists in the completion of all necessary Job Corps forms and entering case notes at least once a month for each student assigned.
• Responsible for following security measures to ensure that equipment, curriculum, tests, and supplies are secured and cared for.
• Accountable for the cleanliness of classrooms.
• Prepares report, requisitions, and prepares evaluations of student performance (ESP) in a timely manner.
• Assists manager during scheduled property inventory.
• Monitors and reviews daily each student’s progress to ensure students are making adequate progress and performing their own work.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree. Certified to teach in the state in which center is located. (RO may waive if the center is unable to hire a certified teacher, but the candidate must actively pursue certification along an agreed upon timeframe).

Preferred: One year in a teaching capacity with disadvantaged youth.

Knowledge: Knowledge of required subject area, excellent communication skills, both oral and written, excellent organizational skills, must obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification, ability to motivate and inspire students, ability to effectively relate to student population.

Physical Requirements:

Frequently

Sitting

Standing

Seeing

Hearing

Speaking

Occasionally

Walking

Bending

Stooping

Squatting

Flexibility

Seldom

Climbing

Lifting 50 pounds

Carrying

Kneeling

Pushing/Pulling

Running

Driving

Environmental Demands:

Equipment: Ability to operate office equipment

Work Alone: Occasionally works alone

Work With Others: 85% of time spent working and interacting with team and other departments

Reading: Ability to read at a college level

Writing: Ability to write at a college level