Manager, Academic ProgramsCo Disability

Wage- $70000 annually/ based on experience

Schedule Full Time

Our staff also enjoy these benefits:

• Health dental vision prescription and life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

MTC is proud to operate the JolietJob Corps Center in Joliet ILwhere our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving peoples lives and we wantYOUto join our team!

Whatyou will be doing:Directly supervises the academic instructors evening studies coordinator scheduling/testing coordinator and secretary. Responsible for the management of academic programs incompliance with government and management directives.

Essential Functions:

• Plan coordinate and manage the administrative and programmatic activities of the Academic Department
• Monitor and manage all instructors within the Academic Department to ensure full compliance regarding teaching strategies and classroom management
• Facilitate weekly meetings with staff members to review center goals outcomes expectations as well as new center initiatives
• Ensure all property is accounted for in all classroom areas
• Assist in the preparation of the departmental budget monitor and control expenditures. Review and recommend changes to budget authorizations
• Ensure classroom observations are completed on a quarterly basis using the MTC classroom observation form
• Ensure proper data integrity of all Academic testing processes
• Ensure the use of TABE diagnostics for student placement in reading and math classes
• Attend all CIC and CRC meetings to ensure industry compliance
• Ensure that appropriate and timely student schedule changes are submitted for accountability and compliance with maximum benefits scheduling. Monitor and assist with the student accountability system as it relates to Academic standards and training
• Ensure all staff members receive the necessary training for their position to include teaching strategies classroom methodology and interactive teaching
• Function as the Disability Coordinator for the center and ensure all PRH requirements related to students disabilities and accommodations are being met
• Coordinate collaboration between the academic and career technical training programs to include bimonthly meetings and delivery of monthly integrated lessons
• Complete annual internal assessments for the academic department
• Conduct staff training related to student disabilities and accommodations
• Provide positive quality customer services to students staff and other center customers
• Participate in student employability programs and activities
• Support promote and enforce the Job Corps Zero Tolerance Policy
• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices
• Cultivate and maintain a climate on center which is free of harassment intimidation and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree and three years of experience one of which should be supervisory
• Experience developing individual accommodation plans for clients with mental health physical and learning disability and experience developing linkages with disability and mental health agencies is preferred
• Experience working with youth excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency also required
• Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex disabled status veteran status genetic information national origin or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities including disabled veterans in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance please contact our staffing department throughor .