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Upward Bound Summer Program Instructor - French-Hourly

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Austin Community College
Location
Austin, TX

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Arts & Humanities, Foreign Languages & Literature
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Full Time
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Community College

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Job Number 1902014
Upward Bound Summer Program Instructor - French-Hourly

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Position InformationLocationEastview CampusHoursMonday, Tuesday, Thursday and FridayHours may vary from 8:00 am until 3:30 pmSalary$31.00/hrFLSA StatusNon-ExemptReports ToDirector, Upward Bound ProgramCriminal Background CheckPre-employment criminal background checks are required for all Staff and Faculty positions. Pre-employment urinalyses drug screens are also required for all top candidates considered for positions in ACC's College Police department.General Statement of Job

To provide specialized, short-term instruction to Upward bound students as a way to enhance students' ability to gain content mastery and be successful in the respective content area.Information for This Posting Only

This position provides instruction to low income and first generation participants attending Reagan and Travis Early College High SchoolDescription of Duties and TasksEssential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Provides specialized, short term instruction to high school students.
  • Develops and correlates curriculum and instruction to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards within the respective content area.
  • Utilizes best practices in regard to classroom management in order to foster student persistence and success.
  • Collaborates closely with other Upward Bound Advisors, tutors, and other appropriate personnel to maximize academic benefits for each individual student.
  • Attends program meetings as assigned.
  • Manages time and classroom effectively.
  • Maintains up-to-date records of student grades and progress.
  • Assists with additional summer program duties as assigned.
  • Additional Job Specific Duties

    Provides professional teaching services.

    Develops lesson plans for assigned classes.

    Demonstrates pedagogy and concept development emphasizing problem solving and student-centered lesions.

    Processes evaluations of classroom participants.

    Participates in follow-up sessions for evaluation and feedback.

    Submits written summative reflection of program.

    Supports student's academic knowledge in subject matter.

    Follows up with classroom teachers ensuring students are on grade level and up-to-date in the classroom.

    Ensures improved success for students in given subject matter.
    KnowledgeMust possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

    Knowledge of current education and instructional theories, methodologies, techniques, and principles. Knowledge of the subject area.SkillsMust possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

    Maintaining an established work schedule. Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials. Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact, patience, diplomacy, sensitivity, and flexibility as it relates to working with students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds and learning styles. Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, including Upward Bound students, instructors, tutors, and staff. Ability to apply knowledge of current education and instructional theories, methodologies, techniques, and principles. Ability to apply knowledge of the subject area.Technology Skills

    Demonstrated proficiency using standard office software applications.
    Required Work Experience

  • At least one year of related experience in the discipline.
  • Preferred Work Experience

    Experience developing and preparing course materials/syllabi. Experience delivering lectures, leading discussions and/or laboratory experiments. Experience conducting evaluations of student performance and assignment of grades.Required Education

  • Bachelor's degree in the teaching discipline.
  • Preferred Education

    Master's degree in the teaching discipline.Other Preferred Qualifications

    Valid Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) credential. College-level teaching experience can substitute for the teaching certificate.

    Life experience with barriers similar to those from TRiO target populations including, but not limited to, being a member of an underrepresented group in higher education, being a first generation students, being from a low income family, or having a disability.Physical Requirements

    Work is performed in a learning lab environment on campus in an academic setting. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting of objects up to 20 pounds.Safety

  • Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
  • ACC Benefits OverviewFull-time Faculty and Staffing Table employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the College are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short and long term disability, retirement plans and AD&D.

    ACC does not participate in Social Security. ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty Only). Part-time and Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by Federal law.

    DisclaimerThe above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Austin Community College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

    As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under the Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.

    Organization

    The Austin Community College District is the primary gateway to higher education and training for residents in eight Central Texas counties. ACC is among the fastest-growing community colleges in the country, providing access to valuable programs and services that change lives and benefit communities.

    Mission and Vision

    The Austin Community College District values and respects each individual student. We promote student success and improve communities by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training in the eight-county service area. Community colleges have a diverse, four-part mission:

    • General education and academic transfer
    • Workforce education
    • Foundation programs to get students college-ready
    • Lifelong learning (Continuing Education)

     

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