Material/Distribution Instructor

Human Learning Systems Position Description

Instructor, Material Handling and Distribution Operations

Position Title: INSTRUCTOR, MATERIAL HANDLING AND DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS

FLSA: Exempt 

Location: Fred G. Acosta Job Corps Center

Reports To: Career Technical Training Supervisor

The Instructor, Material Handling and Distribution Operations position provides support for a U.S Department of Labor Job Corps contractor.  The Job Corps program is a federally-funded residential training program. The mission of Job Corps is to provide career-ready technical and academic training and job placement assistance to program eligible youth ages 16-24.

Summary of Duties: Prepares students to understand theoretical principles and perform warehouse production and logistics such as inventory control, planning, transporting and operations. 

Key Areas of Responsibility: 

• Provides students with quality career technical training instruction in a safe and clean environment which results in high completion and placement performance. 
• Motivates and counsels students in areas of behavior, training, personal problems or study habits; coordinates with counselors and other staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting career technical training. 
• Develops and prepares lesson plans; recommends curricula changes and supplemental materials.
• Participates on evaluation of students’ progress (ESP); establishes quality goals for students during each evaluation period. 
• Maintains students’ accountability by documenting class attendance daily. 
• Maintains and monitors progress and attendance records, frequently updating individual student progress on Training Achievement Records (TARS). 
• Controls use of equipment and supplies; make minor repairs and recommends purchases.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of CTST projects; provides supervision of students assigned to CTST projects or other center career and technical training projects.
• Provides students with experiences and practices to help them meet each of the eight Career Success Standards.
• Assists in developing community linkages and Work-Based Learning (WBL) sites for the career and technical training department. 
• Maintains a safe and clean work area that models high standards for a work environment. 
• Provides positive, quality customer service to students, staff and other center customers.
• Ensures students learn and practice set behavioral expectations that support employability and social development for career readiness success.
• Supports and promotes Center’s Zero Tolerance (ZT) policies. 
• Promotes the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
• Maintains accountability of students and property; adheres to safety practices. 
• Follows all integrity guidelines and Quality Assurance procedures; ensures no manipulation of student data.
• Ensures Center meets or exceeds Department of Labor / Human Learning Systems performance goals.
• Responsible for providing students with training leading to Career Technical Training completion and industry-recognized certifications.   Provides students with comprehensive and individualized case management that ensures student progress, achievement and completion of the Job Corps program.
• Provides quality career technical training that leads to student placement.    Provides students with job leads and monitors placement of all graduates.
• Ensures classroom is well organized and conducive to student learning.  
• Holds students accountable for following Center's dress code/behavioral standards of conduct.
• Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.
• Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines. 
• Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities.  Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties.
• Provides high-quality supervision and management of the student population.  Takes swift and appropriate action and positively influences student behavior.  Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.  
• Provides quality programs and services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met.  Pursues improvement and enhancement of programs and services, as needed.
• Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. 
• Provides quality and timely information to Department of Labor / Human Learning Systems when requested.
• Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas.  Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions.  Follows up to ensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are corrected.
• Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.

PROVIDES EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION

• Follows curriculum guidelines, organizes program of practical and technical instruction including demonstrations of skills required in trade.
• Maintains a strong instructional focus utilizing the elements of effective instruction.
• Communicates a high level of expectation to all students.
• Communicates clear learning goals to students.
• Adapts instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Develops lessons and lesson plans that address various learning styles.
• Sequences content at an appropriate pace.
• Uses appropriate level of questioning to promote understanding.
• Relates lesson content to prior and future learning.
• Requires students to summarize information in written and/or verbal form.
• Appropriately recognizes and reinforces individual student effort.
• Represents knowledge/information non-linguistically through a variety of methods.
• Organizes students in cooperative or ability groups, when appropriate.
• Requires students to analyze and apply knowledge.
• Conducts ongoing assessments for learning.

PROVIDES EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

• Effectively and consistently enforces rules and follow procedures.
• Redirects students naturally and immediately without disrupting others.
• Be well-organized and have all materials, equipment, etc., ready for immediate use.
• Carries out smooth and effective transitions (e.g., from one activity to another, as students enter and leave the classroom).
• Establishes appropriate classroom rules and procedures that are clearly understood by all students.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Participate in professional growth opportunities and demonstrates professionalism.
• Participates in professional and/or community organizations or events.
• Completes routine assigned tasks and complies with Department of Labor / Human Learning  Systems requirements.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with colleagues, stakeholders and students.

Monitors Student’s behavior: Ensures proper conduct of students in all areas. Assists staff with behavior problems coordinating referrals to PBSO as required. Creates methods and programs to motivate constructive student behavior. Maintains awareness of the individual needs of various minority and cultural groups. Monitors accountability process. 

Develops Students: Establishes high level of mutual trust and support with others. Expresses positive expectations of others, even in difficult situations. Creates a learning atmosphere. Reassures and encourages performance improvement. Provides timely coaching. Identifies successes and areas of improvement. Participates on a center committee. 

Teamwork: Builds pride and commitment though effective teamwork and collaboration. Adheres to established company policies and procedures and supports all programs. Makes effective use of time, materials and resources by planning, scheduling and organizing work. Communicates in an open and honest manner. 

Demonstrates excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills: Anticipates and resolves problems demonstrating good judgment. 

Modeling, Mentoring and Monitoring: Demonstrates on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relationships and ethics, information management, communications, multicultural awareness, personal growth and development, career and personal planning and interpersonal skills, independent living.

Career Management Team (CMT): Contributes to the success of students by participating in the CMT process. The CMT is responsible for students’ successful matriculation through the Job Corps program from CDP (Career Development Phase) through career which includes receipt of the academic, CTT, employability, Career Success Standards and social skills necessary to attain and maintain a viable post-Center placement. Teams are required to ensure that each graduate receives a placement within 9 months of separating from the program as well as complete a successful Q2 and Q4 survey. CMT will responsible to ensure that the following areas are functioning within each CMT: CTTRC, Projected Separations, High School Equivalency, CTT and CTT Credential, Literacy and Numeracy TABE, Evaluation of Student Progress, WBL, Career Transitions Readiness, CSS, Employability Skills, Contextual Learning and Career Transitions/Career. 

Workplace Standards: Maintains required certifications and/or licenses including a valid driver’s license and insurance when required by position. Does not engage in activities other than official business during working hours. Reports significant/major incidents or accidents. Cooperates in external/internal investigations as requested. Completes PRH, Corporate and Center training as required and demonstrates competencies accordingly. Complies with Department of Labor, Human Learning Systems and Center guidelines. 

Credentials: 

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime