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Aspire Instructor, Transition and Special Needs Coordinator (Grant Funded)

Employer
Owens Community College
Location
Owens Toledo Campus
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Advertised Position Title:Aspire Instructor, Transition and Special Needs Coordinator (Grant Funded)

Job Description:

Ohio's Aspire programs (formerly known as ABLE) provide free services for adult individuals who need assistance acquiring the skills to be successful in postsecondary education and training, and employment. Local programs offer classes at various
locations, and on different days and times to meet the diverse needs of students, Owens Aspire services, based out of the College and Career Readiness Center, include Adult Basic Education/High School Equivalency (formerly GED), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and College Preparation Classes (CPC). Classes are located throughout the metro‐Toledo area and at all campus locations, including Findlay.

Essential Functions:

  • Instruct at least 3 (three) Aspire sites or as directed by Aspire Director, following all State Aspire E‐guide directives, policies and procedures.

  • Provide leadership for Aspire transitions activities; facilitate student referrals and documentation to post‐secondary/employment; conduct career exploration and discuss pathway options with students.

  • Facilitate learning disability screenings for students; research and provide success strategies and resources for students with disabilities; work closely with instructors to accommodate students, refer to campus and community resources as necessary.

  • Other data tracking and student follow us as needed. Maintain a Transitions Manual with resources for next steps employment of post‐secondary enrollment as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Effective classroom management.

  • Research‐based instructional strategies for various types of learners.

  • Be familiar with skills students need to transition to employment and/or post-secondary education.

  • Familiarity with strategies to accommodate students with learning disabilities.

  • Skilled in instructional strategies that help adults Improve basic academic skills at least one educational functioning level.

  • Must have effective presentation, written and oral skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to pay strict attention to details and meet deadlines.

  • Ability to use basic technological tools. Ability to accurately document student goals, progress, and outcomes in a timely manner.

  • Ability to manage several projects at once.

  • Must have strong communication skills Must be a team player with Owens/Aspire Staff.

  • Must be flexible, dependable and have a positive attitude.

  • Experience working with diverse student populations, multi‐level learning environments, lesson planning based off state standards and demonstrated proficiency and efficacy with distance education software.

  • Adult learning theory

  • State Aspire Policy

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree

  • At least one year's experience in working with adult students and following State Aspire policies and procedures.

  • At least one year's experience working with students with disabilities education: k‐12, post‐secondary, developmental education, Aspire or related fields,

Preferred:

  • Master's degree preferred

Union Position:

Job Classification:Staff

Duty Days:260 Days

Work Schedule:Standard hours per week for regular full‐time employees, based on, and with concessions for, times needed for class instruction.

Grant Funded Position:Yes - Grant Funded

FLSA Status:United States of America (Exempt)

Pay Basis:Salary

Hiring Range:$43,888.00-$45,900.00

Retirement System:STRS - STRS (Retirement System Classification)

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