Educator- Per Diem

Company: Catholic Charities of Buffalo
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: Prepare students to pass the TASC High School Equivalency test by teaching basic through intermediate skills in the following areas:

• Math (emphasis on problem solving, algebra, geometry and word problems)
• Reading (emphasis on analytical and critical reading of all genres)
• Writing (emphasis on organization and clarity)
• Science (emphasis on understanding and interpreting scientific information)
• Social Studies (emphasis on understanding and using information related to social studies)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Administer and evaluate TABE Test and practice TASC Test
• Utilizes established methods to assess student's strengths and weaknesses and begin to employ these methods
• Formulates goals and objectives as a result of ongoing student assessment
• Establishes an individualized educational plan for each student
• Implements an individualized educational plan with appropriate methods of instruction.
• Assesses and evaluates student progress
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students
• Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies
• Adapt curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction as to meet the needs of individual students and subgroups of students
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior required to run an orderly and productive classroom environment
• Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth and progress
• Performs the administrative tasks related to educator's caseload and other work
• Learn and utilize program specific data tracking system (OSOS)
• Participates in the team approach with the counseling and employment components
• Assess student's academic areas as they pertain to entrance into college or training program
• Meets the quantitative expectations established by the agency in accordance with program contacts, worker's experience, skill and assignments
• Participates in agency training, outside workshops, conferences, continuing education classes. To broaden knowledge base
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with the Agency's Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, laws, regulations, and ethical standards applicable to your job duties

ACCOUNTABILITIES/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 1 year teaching or co-teaching experience and demonstrated ability to perform at the Educator level

Specify Special Requirements: None

PREFERRED:

• New York State Teaching Certification
• Experience working with older youth and adult population.
• TABE certified.
• Familiar with HSE instruction focused on TASC test.

EXPERIENCE:

• Strong personal and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• The ability to keep concise records
• A sensitivity to the development stages and well-being of participants
• The ability to work with a diversity of individuals and groups
• Able to accept supervision and work well both independently and in teams
• Excellent problem solving skills to analyze issues and create action plans
• The ability to adapt to changing work priorities and maintain flexible working hours
• The ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships
• Reliable Transportation

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