Academic Manager (Monday to Friday 8:00am-5:00pm) Full-Time, Onsite at Career Systems Development Corporation

San Jose, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Oct, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

14 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Academic Management, Supervision, Curriculum Development, Student Counseling, Performance Management, Budget Planning, Classroom Monitoring, Reporting, Staff Coaching, Student Retention, Disability Coordination, LEP Program Management

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. (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 to Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, full-time, onsite Job Summary: Creates a comfortable, safe, and supportive atmosphere for the residents in student housing, as well as to help them interact well with their dorm mates and adjust to campus life overall. Conducts dormitory operations in accordance with Center operating policy and procedures and in accordance with CSD Operating Procedures. Job Summary: Plans, directs, and supervises the activities of the Academic Department. Overall responsibility for ensuring students achieve Numeracy and Literacy learning gains as evidenced by comparing initial TABE testing to follow-up TABE testing. Responsible to ensure students who need an academic credential achieve either a High School Diploma or High School Equivalency. Ensures instruction embeds applied academic instruction to teach students the math and reading skills they will need to be successful in their chosen career pathway. Duties/Responsibilities: Must model the Company Core Values and the operating principles at all times. Must create and sustain positive working relationships with co-workers. This is a supervisory management position and may serve as weekend duty officer on a rotating basis. Assists students in adjusting to Center life to enhance student retention by providing supervision, behavior modification, counseling, and by acting as a positive role model and mentor. Employee provides, and ensures staff assigned to their supervision provide, services that meet the needs of students in a timely professional manner with the highest degree of customer service in mind. Adheres to all PRH and CSDC policies and procedures, and the Center Operating Procedures (SOPs). Maintains confidentiality but reports significant events or situations immediately through approved channels to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff., Ensures that required reporting occurs and that students receive emergency services as needed. Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to students in the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma. 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. Conducts interviews of perspective new employees and makes recommendations for, or against hire, based on state and federal laws, and company policy. Conducts formal performance evaluations for staff under supervision in a timely manner and provides regular and ongoing performance feedback and coaching. Responsible for the performance management of all employees under supervision including issuing Behavior Modification Agreements in conjunction with Human Resources and chain of command in accordance with CSD’s code of staff conduct and human resources policies. Assists in preparing and distributing weekly, monthly, and annual schedules for both staff and students. Responsible for ensuring that assigned staff under supervision maintain an orderly, safe, clean, and healthy working environment within areas of responsibility. Assists in preparing weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as assigned. May be assigned to supervise an activity, a special event (either on or off center), or in other program areas as assigned on a temporary, periodic, or regular basis. Responsible for the educational outcomes of the Academic department TABE, HSE, and HSD based on OMS reports. 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. Monitors JCDC reports (MSO 20, MPO 35, OMS 10, OMS 20, and Academic reports) to identify trends and development corrective action as needed. Works with educational partners (i.e., HSD, Colleges, local high schools, etc.) including and state HSE test sites. Ensures that applied academic instruction occurs and is integrated into the daily classroom curriculum. Ensures a safe, attractively decorated stimulating classroom environment. Ensures an effective atmosphere within the classroom setting that fosters student success and enhances student motivation and accomplishments. Conducts regular classroom monitoring and completes documented classroom observation reports. Establishes and monitors department and individual instructor performance goals. Maintains a high degree of classroom discipline within the educational setting in order to ensure maximum learning. Formulates proposals and makes recommendations to the Director on all changes to policies and procedures pertaining to the Academic Department. Supervises procurement and use of supplemental materials, including multi-media equipment and materials. Projects and plans for instructional needs. Ensures proper teaching methods are being employed for the subject area being taught. Plans and administers departmental budget. Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport. 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. Serves as a primary and important member of the Center’s OMS committee. Recommends and implements approved student incentives. Ensure daily attendance is taken for all classrooms and areas. Posts the Student class absence report and assists students in clearing absences as appropriate. Assists in the completion of all necessary Job Corps forms. Responsible for building equipment and ensuring security measures are taken to protect equipment, curriculum, tests, and supplies. Monitors and reviews each student’s progress to ensure students are making adequate progress and preforming their own work. Researches and orders supplemental materials, including curricula, multi-media equipment, and supplies. Projects and plans for instructional needs. Ensures evidence-based teaching methods are being employed. Prepares and submits reports as required. Ensures proper records on students’ progress, performance, etc., are maintained by the instructors and proper records of students’ attendance are maintained by the Academic Department. Analyzes data from questionnaires, interviews, group discussions, etc., to evaluate curriculum teaching methods and community participation in education and other programs. Responsible for insuring departmental equal employment and affirmative action objectives and goals are met. Conducts regular staff meetings to clarify purposes and roles. Encourages instructors to cross train, share abilities, and talents. Reviews and evaluates student transcripts and makes recommendations towards student HSD/HSE obtainment. Performs other duties as assigned. 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. Physical Requirements: Frequently Sitting Seeing Hearing Speaking Occasionally Standing 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

Responsibilities

Directs and supervises the Academic Department to ensure students achieve literacy and numeracy gains and obtain high school credentials. Manages instructional staff, monitors classroom effectiveness, and oversees student disability and LEP programs.