Educational Specialist- Special Project TLE

 Educational Specialist- Special Project TLE

Department: Ohio Options for Adults, Aspire

Location: College-Wide

Reports To:  Program Director, Ohio Options for Adults, Aspire

Recruitment Type:  External/Internal 

Requisition ID: req6349 

Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Educational Specialists will work approximately 12 hours per pay period from August- March (which I think is approximately 15 pay periods). That would put them under the 200 hour threshold. Once or twice a week, mid day

Number of Openings:  1

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Teaches basic skills in language, writing, reading, mathematics, study skills, and test taking strategy in accordance with ASPIRE benchmarks for mastery of subjects. Provides leadership, supervision, and control of classroom activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leads training and implementation of the ASPIRE Ohio Options for Adults Curriculum
• Uses the ASPIRE Assessment Policy as a guideline for monitoring student performance (initial and progress assessments, and measurable skill gains)
• Uses the ASPIRE Data System to document attendance and maintain student records
• Creates and maintains lesson plans for each class
• Creates and maintains an individualized learning plan for each students 
• Monitors attendance, maintain records, scores, and evaluates educational performance of participants
• When appropriate, identifies and refers participants for supportive services to enhance student success
• Participates in training sessions and/or attend regional/state conferences for professional development when needed
• Acts as the Ohio Options for Adults, ASPIRE program representative at Cuyahoga Community College and community events
• Mentors and supports the participants of the ASPIRE program
• Instructs via distance learning methods when needed
• Performs other duties as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
•Bachelor’s Degree
•Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in teaching or classroom facilitation
•Experience working with adult learners
•Experience with curriculum development and classroom management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
•Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
•Customer service focus, with strong problem solving and organizational skills
•Demonstrated ability to interact with individuals from diverse and multi-ethnic backgrounds
•Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
•Service Focus
•Collaboration
•Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES
•Communications
•Adaptability

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES
•Time Utilization
•Continuous Improvement

PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
•Master’s degree 
•Experience working with adult literacy education

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
•The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment. 
•The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
•Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.
•Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.

Target Starting Salary Range: $25.00 to $27.00 per hour

Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in