Instructor Jobs in High Point, NC (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Instructor, T-STEP - Adjunct
Full Time/Part Time
Part-time
Job Description
Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.
Under general supervision, this individual will be responsible for providing students with instructional training to support transition to employment and post-secondary education for 16-21 year olds with Autism Spectrum Disorder by using the T-STEP program developed by TEACCH Autism Program at the UNC School of Medicine. Instructor will provide a broad range of personal, academic, and career counseling services related to goal setting, executive function, emotion regulation, and social skills. The faculty member may be assigned to teach or meet with students at any of the GTCC campuses.
Duties/Functions
Teaching
Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:
• developing learner centered lesson plans
• employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles
• incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
• creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
• preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate
• conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate
Professional Development
Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by:
• participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation
• participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies
Administration
Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include:
• maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
• providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions
• maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor, Moodle)
• complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations
Student Support
Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:
• addressing student concerns in a timely manner
• promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate
• Demonstrate and model the College's employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.
Difficult Challenges
Contacts
Personal & Professional Enrichment Coordinator, other GTCC & TEACCH staff and instructors
Education Required
• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Psychology, or related field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
Education Preferred
• Master's Degree in Special Education, Psychology, or related field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
Experience Required
-Experience in communication skills, listening, writing, and speaking
-Experience working with MS Office products
-Experience in multi-tasking, troubleshooting problems, and ability to create resolutions with minimum supervision
Experience Preferred
-Teaching experience
-Experience working with a Community College System
-Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder
KSA Required
The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its "open door" policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:
1. Multi-task
2. Respect Diversity
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.
7. Able to operate tools and equipment for furniture sewing.
KSA Preferred
Department/Job Specific Requirements
Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed):
1. Reporting Requirements
2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
Physical Demands
1. May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours.
2. Various GTCC campuses
3. Classroom setting
Other:
1. Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.
Posting Type
Adjunct Faculty
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2024-106-TEMP-P
Open Date
12/18/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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