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Point Quest Group

Special Education Teacher

Munster, IN

$35 - $50/hr

... Professional Educator's License with Special Education endorsement * Criminal and DCS background checks * Strong organizational and interpersonal skill Preferred: * One year of experience as Special ...

Point Quest Group

Special Education Teacher

Munster, IN · On-site

$35 - $50/hr

... Professional Educator's License with Special Education endorsement * Criminal and DCS background checks * Strong organizational and interpersonal skill Preferred: * One year of experience as Special ...

Point Quest Group

Special Education Teacher

Elkhart, IN · On-site

$48/hr

... Professional Educator's License with Special Education endorsement * Criminal and DCS background checks * Strong organizational and interpersonal skills * Excellent written and verbal communication ...

Point Quest Group

Special Education Teacher

Elkhart, IN · On-site

$39 - $48/hr

... Professional Educator's License with Special Education endorsement * Criminal and DCS background checks * Strong organizational and interpersonal skills * Excellent written and verbal communication ...

Mypath

Education Support Professional

Lafayette, IN · On-site

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

The Education Support Professional 1:1 will implement educational activities, provide direct care, and document progress in collaboration with teachers, clinicians, and other staff. The ideal ...

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What is a professional educator?

Professional Educators are individuals who are trained and qualified to teach, instruct, or facilitate learning in educational settings such as schools, colleges, or training organizations. They are responsible for developing lesson plans, assessing student progress, and creating a safe and effective learning environment. Professional Educators may specialize in particular subject areas or grade levels and play a vital role in shaping students' academic and personal development. They also participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with educational best practices.

How do professional educators typically collaborate with colleagues to enhance student learning outcomes?

Professional Educators often work closely with fellow teachers, school counselors, and administrators to design and implement interdisciplinary lessons, share best practices, and address student needs. Regular team meetings, professional learning communities, and collaborative planning sessions are common, allowing educators to align their teaching strategies and support one another. This teamwork not only fosters a supportive work environment but also leads to more effective and engaging learning experiences for students.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a professional educator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Professional Educator, you need a solid grounding in subject matter expertise, curriculum development, and instructional strategies, often supported by a relevant degree and teaching certification. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), digital classroom tools, and standardized assessment platforms is typically required. Strong communication, patience, adaptability, and classroom management are crucial soft skills for engaging students and fostering a positive learning environment. These competencies are essential for delivering effective instruction, supporting student growth, and adapting to diverse educational needs.

What is the difference between Professional Educator vs School Counselor?

AspectProfessional EducatorSchool Counselor
Required CredentialsState certification or licensure, often a teaching degreeMaster's degree in school counseling or related field, certification/license
Work EnvironmentClassrooms, educational settings, schoolsSchool offices, counseling centers, student support areas
Employer & Industry UsagePublic/private schools, educational institutionsSchools, educational institutions, student support services

Professional Educators primarily focus on teaching students academic content, while School Counselors provide guidance, emotional support, and career advice. Both roles require specialized credentials and work within educational environments, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

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Assistant Director, Professional Education

West Lafayette, IN • On-site

Purdue University
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Assistant Director, Professional Education
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
The Assistant Director, Professional Education is responsible for academic advising and recruiting for an expanding portfolio of residential Professional Master's Programs (PMPs) in the Office of Professional Education with the Dean's Office for Purdue's College of Engineering. This position will have core responsibility for registration advising and recruiting across the Professional Education residential professional master's program portfolio, which currently includes Engineering Management, Autonomy, Internet of Things (IoT), and Robotics, with additional programs currently being planned.
The Assistant Director coordinates closely with the Office of Professional Education staff team, while reporting to the Senior Director of Professional Master's Programs in Engineering. The position will primarily support West Lafayette campus programs, with periodic supplemental support for Purdue in Indianapolis campus programs as they are launched. Graduate Engineering at Purdue University is of national prominence, and the Assistant Director will ensure that the academic advising and recruitment activities are accomplished with the highest quality.
This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact at a prestigious institution known for innovation and research excellence. Join our community of lifelong learners and contribute your skills to this critical program. At Purdue, you'll find unrivaled pride and unlimited potential as we persistently pursue the next giant leap together. Take the next step in your career journey - apply now to help build a better world at Purdue University.
What You'll Be Doing:
  • Function as lead for Professional Master's Programs academic advising, including student registration meetings, plans of study, Reduced Course Load (RCL) reviews, graduation candidate registrations, degree audits, and grade checks.
  • Accomplish registration process each semester for continuing and new students, including registration PINs, workflow approvals, holds, and time tickets.
  • Coordinate across university academic departments, primarily within engineering.
  • Organize and facilitate multi-faceted recruiting activities, including virtual info sessions, on-campus sessions in West Lafayette and Indianapolis, classroom and seminar presentations, on-site industry events, letter mailings, email campaigns, student organization connections, and more.
  • Accomplish corresponding communication with prospective students.
  • Provide content and recommendations for marketing and communications related to Assistant Director's portfolio of residential Professional Master's Programs (PMPs).
  • Assist with operations across the Office of Professional Education, as assigned by supervisor.

About Us:
The College of Engineering at Purdue University is among the best and largest Engineering schools in the world. With nearly 16,000 engineering students and more than 500 tenure track faculty in the college, this position has ample opportunity to have an impact at one of the world's most influential universities.
For more information about our department, please visit:
  • College of Engineering, Purdue University https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr
  • External Recognitions Program https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/People/Awards
  • College of Engineering's Social Media https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/social

What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience:
  • Master's degree in business, higher education student affairs, or other related discipline
  • Four (4) years of experience in university administration, student recruitment, student services, event planning, human resources, education, academic counseling, or communication
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

Skills needed:
  • Ability to develop and operation graduate programs with domestic and international students
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and outstanding interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse group of graduate students, alumni, administrators, faculty and staff
  • Foundational skills include problem solving, organization, time management, customer service, creativity, and professionalism
  • Must be comfortable learning and working with a wide range of technologies, databases, and software applications
  • Must be highly motivated, self-initiating, and a team player
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and make decisions under pressure from students, faculty and staff

Who We Are:
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.
Additional Information:
  • Purdue's benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/
  • Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position
  • FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
  • Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Career Stream
Compensation Information:
Professional 3
Pay Band S060
Job Code#20002165
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
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