Computer Support Specialist Instructor (Atchison)

HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE•Atchison, KS

About The Position

The CSS Instructor will instruct and prepare students for workforce employment as computer support service personnel with the basic knowledge, understanding, and problem-solving ability to skillfully and efficiently perform the duties of their respective jobs. The combined classroom and lab activities are oriented toward developing safety attitudes and habits, and developing leadership abilities which will aid the student in acquiring a job, maintaining that job, and advancing within his/her occupation. As many of the duties will be supervising groups of students without benefit of additional help or administrative supervision, the job requires significant self-discipline, internal motivation, and sound judgment.

Requirements

Possess Certifications/Education relevant to CSS
Have a minimum of two years continuous on-the-job experience
Be reliable and punctual
Have a good rapport with students and teach with enthusiasm
Model positive professional attributes for the students
Show initiative and creativity

Responsibilities

Teach students the necessary skills/technical knowledge to become gainfully employed
Develop, maintain, revise competency-based computer support technology curriculum
Recruit students and market the program
Provide instruction on and access to on-the job training. Maintain records of OJT assignments
Develop student knowledge and awareness as to the importance of industrial safety, punctuality, personal cleanliness, work ethic, customer relations, and communication skills
Work collaboratively with other Computer Support Instructors at HCC
Assist with employment placement of graduates
Create a safe and orderly learning environment that facilitates positive behavior and learning for all students by supporting discipline plans and consistently enforcing rules
Ensure student achievement for all student groups by monitoring the progress of individual students and student groups through the use of appropriate testing techniques and with the assistance of technology when appropriate
Build positive school/community relations by supporting the mission of the College and facilitating cooperation between all persons in the school community
Lead the students in developing constructive peer and student/instructor relations and assist students in the development of thinking skills
Oversee effective and efficient student performance: Set high expectations for learning for all students based on their individual needs
Utilize a variety of instructional materials, activities and approaches appropriate to the needs of individual learners
Develop and monitor plans of improvement for students who are not meeting academic goals
Support all modifications and plans as directed by the student disability services Practice responsible fiscal, facility, and resource management by: Procuring classroom supplies and shop equipment following budget guidelines
Establish behavior guidelines that ensures the care and maintenance of facilities an equipment
Procure appropriate resources for teaching adopted curriculum standards
Model positive professional attributes by: Participating in professional activities to enhance knowledge and skills
Use written and spoken language well
Handle student work in a timely, confidential and effective manner
Maintain classroom hours sufficient to meet job expectations
Follow and support improvement initiatives and state and federal mandates: Participate in target area goals interventions and activities
Compile needed support documentation as requested
Ensure student mastery of adopted curriculum
Attend professional meetings
Select and consult with advisory committee members
Attend commencement ceremonies
Other duties as assigned