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Lifelong Learning Instructor (Temporary Part-Time)
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$61,075 / year median in Tennessee
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Type:
temporaryJob Description:
Title:
Lifelong Learning Instructor:
Temporary Part-Time Department:
Workforce & Community Development Campus:
Varies Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Type of Work Hours:
Varies by course, experience and instructional areasPosition Summary:
Do you have a passion for sharing your expertise, craft or hobby with others? Pellissippi State's noncredit lifelong learning program offers personal enrichment classes for the community with a wide range of topics, including: fitness, languages, musical instruments, arts and crafts, wellness, history, and more. Class participants are community members ages 18+. Some of the many benefits of teaching a lifelong learning class include working with engaged and enthusiastic adult learners and flexible class scheduling. Our noncredit class schedule is released twice a year: spring/summer and fall. Classes can be as short as 90 minutes or up to 20 hours in length. Individual classes are typically only offered once or twice each semester. To see a list of our current offerings, visit www.pstcc.edu/wcd. Instructors are expected to have a high level of expertise in the subject of their proposed class, and some experience in teaching or training others. While compensation can vary depending on the type of class being offered, noncredit instructors are generally paid starting at either $40 per class hour or 60 percent of total course fees. Lifelong learning instructors work on a temporary, part-time contract. As part of the employment application, please include in your cover letter or as a separate attachment, which topic you have an interest in teaching, your experience in that topic, and a draft outline of the class flow and activities. Applications that do not indicate a topic you are interested in teaching will not be considered.Duties and Responsibilities:
- 60% Delivery of educational instruction
- 35% Curriculum development
- 5% Complete online trainings required of all PSCC employees
Note:
The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time.Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- 1 year of experience is recommended related to the topic the instructor will be teaching.