Academic Supervisor - Hartford, United States - ParadigmWorks Group Inc

Description

ParadigmWorks Group Inc.

is currently seeking an energetic, people-oriented

Academic Supervisor to join our dynamic team in

Hartford, CT

About Us:

Our company was founded with the intent of empowering individuals by providing a vehicle for matching talented individuals with employment opportunities in both public and private sectors across the U.S.

We provide unparalleled corporate and management support, an excellent work environment and an excellent compensation package including a comprehensive medical and dental insurance plan, 401K, paid holidays and paid vacation.

Job Summary:

Directs staff engaged in providing academic training for all students and ensures departmental programs and standards meet all DOL, PRH, center and Horizons Youth Services requirements.

Ensures that all classroom instruction is rigorous and relevant. Collaborates with career technical training supervisor to provide applied academics in the trade's programs.


Duties:
Ensures approved curriculum is being taught; evaluates curriculum and recommends changes as needed.
Trains, assigns, and supervises academic program staff.
Supervises classroom teaching and completes monthly observations of each instructor, reviews with instructor and addresses behavior of each class.
Prepares and controls budget in cooperation with programs manager.
Ensure an adequate supply of materials is on hand.
Sets monthly production expectations (e.g. # of learning gains and GEDs/HSDs, # of Driver Licenses) for each instructor; reviews attainment progress; develops corrective action plans as needed.
Ensures instructors maintain proper records on student progress, attendance, etc.
Acquaints staff with their functional working relationships and ensures staff carry them out.
Helps instructors resolve problems regarding student control and discipline.
Recommends the hiring and retention of certified instructors to the programs manager.
Adjusts class size to increase utilization of staff members or to cover vacationing or absent staff members.
Works towards meeting performance management goals.
Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
Ensures that the PCDP is used in a timely, continual, and effective manner to help support students.

Conducts monthly audits (10%) of teacher prepared SPERs to include timeliness and adequacy of goals; audits testing records and procedures.

Conducts monthly reconciliation of OMS20 and CTTRC20 with CIS and center records, initiates corrections as necessary.
Conducts monthly audits of student progress, student absences, and negative reports to determine staff training needs.
Coordinates center's academic advisory council.
Contributes to the development of the center's annual career development services system (CDCC) plan and SOPS as needed.
Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and center policies and procedures.
Assists with graduation exercises.
Holds staff meetings at least twice a month with instructors. Documents meetings and submits documentation to the programs manager.

Screens and attempts to resolve student problems before referring them to the programs manager, center standards incentive officer or others.

Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
Evaluates direct reports and makes recommendations regarding disciplinary actions, promotions, and/or merit increases.
Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Ensures that all CIS systems and information related to Academics is recorded in a timely manner and data integrity is maintained.

Works with the programs manager and career technical training supervisor to establish well balanced classes in all training areas including CPP, Vocations, Academics, Career Readiness, Work-based Learning, CTR, WBL, community service and student leadership positions.

Directs and manages instructional programs and supervises operations and personnel at campus level. Provides leadership necessary to ensure high standards of instructional service in the High School Diploma Program.

Oversees compliance with policies, success of instructional programs, and the operation of all campus activities in accordance with standards established by the Department of Labor, Job Corps, and the State of Connecticut Department of Education, while providing quality services to students.

Performs other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Experience:
Minimum two to three years related experience and/or training. One to two years of supervisory experience.


Education:
Bachelor's degree in education from a four-year college or university preferred, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.


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