Basic Skills Instructor 1 - OIC of Washington
Yakima, WA 98902
About the Job
Position Overview:
The intent of the pools is to create a list of qualified applicants who are interested in teaching on a temporary part-time basis in various disciplines. As a Basic Skills Instructor, you will teach basic and independent living skills activities and provide direct instruction for individuals with various learning aptitudes. The Basic Skills Instructor will teach across a variety of disciplines including, but not limited to energy conservation, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM) learning, career exploration, resource research, nutrition, socio-emotional/coping skills, budgeting, digital literacy, and basic law/civics education. They will provide students with entry-level knowledge to support students with becoming self-sufficient and the knowledge to be a community, family, and self-advocate. They will provide program completers with certificates of completion and refer them to the Education and Career Services Department.
Essential Functions:
- Maintain an active record of student performance and growth. Research, develop, and implement culturally relevant instruction and materials to assist students with academic and professional skills development.
- Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and persevere with challenging tasks.
- Expose students to occupational training and careers, particularly for STEM-related activities, and help with work readiness training for students.
- Must work in partnership with programmatic staff to ensure student's academic progress is guided by each student's Individual Success Plan (ISP).
- Work with partners to coordinate other services
- Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement to the Project/Program Director.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.
- Other duties as assigned.
This position is not eligible for Employer Benefits. Eligible for WA State Paid Sick Leave.
Source : OIC of Washington