College: Louisiana Delta Community College

Department: Adult Education

Sub department: 

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff (Grant Funded)

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Building classes and retaining the students to completion, with all available seats filled at all times.
• Maintain a minimum number of 15 active students in each class session.
• Implement procedures and program retention activities to ensure attendance.
• Responsible for the delivery of classes in the manufacturing pathway for students in a correctional facility in the areas of Basic Life Support (BLS), OSHA 10, Lift Truck Operator, and NCCER Core.
• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans according to the skilled trades/NCCER Core/workforce curriculum, and TABE 11/12 that incorporate authentic, real-life contexts that are responsive to the needs, goals, and interests of adult students.
• Utilize best practices in planning and instruction, including integrating a variety of tools and technology (e.g., audio-visual, computers, video, etc.) to support classroom learning, universal design for learning, and other methods of differentiation.
• Deliver whole group, small group, and individualized instruction to students. It is expected that all instructional strategies will be utilized in class and not only individualized instruction.
• Adjust instructional strategies, when needed, to meet diverse student needs.
• Submit data into the WorkReady U State Database System (SIS) as prescribed by policy; submit data into the NCCER database system systematically and regularly as prescribed by NCCER
• Administer the pre- and post-test using the TABE Assessment according to federal guidelines
• Participate in scheduled in-service training, multi-disciplinary team and staff meetings, as well as professional development trainings and activities
• Responsible for notifying administration of any planned or unplanned changes within the classroom (i.e., absences, time change, meetings, etc.).
• Participate in commencement ceremonies for Adult Education Division
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Required Education: 

• A baccalaureate degree in the field of education, manufacturing, or other related field
• Strong communication skills, including both written and oral, with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of personalities
• Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Possess excellent time management skills with ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and complete assignments in a timely manner
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and internet research techniques. Prior database experience preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Training in Adult Education or experience in working in an Adult Education
• Experience working in a correctional setting
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• This position is classified as light work and periodically requires a person to lift objects up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

NOTE: This position is a grant funded position, and the continuation of the position is dependent upon funding availability. Continuation is based on the program meeting state and federal benchmarks. 

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Louisiana Delta Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Louisiana Delta Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Louisiana Delta Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.