Academic Manager at Career Systems Development Corporation

Ottumwa, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Teaching, Supervision, Curriculum Development, Organizational Skills, Motivational Skills, Student Progress Monitoring, Disability Coordination, Educational Partnerships, Instructional Planning, LEP Program Development, Subject Area Knowledge, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, Time Management, Student Engagement

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Description 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. 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, life insurance, 401(k), legal and PTO. Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7am - 5:30pm. Duties/Responsibilities: Supervises assigned staff, reviews, and approves requests for time off, and may be required to arrange substitute staff coverage. Reviews for accuracy and approves assigned staff timesheets. Review students’ Personal Career Development Plan to ensure educational information that has been accurately recorded. Responsible for oversight of the student disability program and may serve as the Center’s Disability Coordinator. Develop, implement, and/or maintain Limited English Proficiency (LEP)program. Works with educational partners (i.e., Colleges, local high schools, etc.) including and state High School Equivalency test sites. Ensures that applied academic instruction occurs and is integrated into the daily classroom curriculum. Projects and plans for instructional needs. Ensures proper teaching methods are being employed for the subject area being taught. Utilizes and implements identified curriculum, new curriculum, and researches new curriculum. Oversees the development and incorporation of new curriculum to promote student TABE advancement and HSD/HSE obtainment. Monitors and reviews each student’s progress to ensure students are making adequate progress and preforming their own work. Requirements Qualifications: Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Education, three years teaching or work-related experience, one of which was in a supervisory capacity. Preferred: Minimum experience + 2 years teaching disadvantaged youth. Knowledge: Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, ability to relate to disadvantaged youth, general knowledge of subject areas, ability to inspire and motivate staff, must obtain and maintain valid CPR/First Aid Certification, good organizational skills. Experience reviewing student transcripts and IEPs. PM22

Responsibilities

The Academic Manager supervises staff, oversees student programs, and ensures the integration of academic instruction into the curriculum. They are responsible for monitoring student progress and developing new curriculum to support educational advancement.