at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Details
Working Position Title
Career Technical Educators (CTE) Instructor - Department of P20 Initiatives Network (38856)
Classification Title
Instructor
Position Number
00038856
Posting Date
06/02/2023
Closing Date
Priority Review Date
06/23/2023
Business Unit Description
Faculty
Full-Time/Part Time
Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Position Status
Temporary
FLSA
Exempt
Job Code
2070
Union Representation
Union
Union Code
N/A
Unit/Department
P-20 Center
College/Unit
P20 Initiatives Network
Division
Outreach Engagemt Regl Dev Dv
Location
MONAT 152
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
https://p20network.niu.edu/
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview
Our Career Technical Educators (CTE) deliver non-credit instruction within the Career ConneCTEd Illinois team with the Illinois State Board of Education Career Technical Professional Learning Program. Duties will include curriculum development, delivery of cross-curricular professional learning and statewide conferences all focused on equity and skill building in career pathways as part of K-12 career and technical education.
Position Summary
This position will be primarily focused on instructional tasks related to professional learning of K-12 teachers and staff. Skills in curriculum development, delivery of instruction, assessment and evaluation of professional learning will include successfully contributing to or leading teams, delivery for various ages and abilities, building relationships with participants and external partners, connecting with business and industry and contributing to the overall Career ConneCTEd Illinois vision for Career Technical Education.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Curriculum Development - 30%
Lead development of instructional programs/professional development for students and teachers of all ages including, but not limited to new units of activities for students and teachers in both domestic and international settings.
Research and develop curriculum and instructional activities, select books and other instructional materials, create videos of experts and authors as needed for the units
Investigate, develop, and promote new and innovative programming opportunities, especially those tailored to the needs of students with disabilities.
Recruit and collaborate with NIU faculty, staff, and students to participate in NIU CTE and NIU CTE instructional programs
Write lessons, podcasts and other curricular materials that are aligned to standards and focus on building CTE and CTE skills.
Join teams who are creating and delivering instructional programs for the Illinois State Board of Education CTE Professional Learning Project.
Instructional Delivery - 30%
Create proposals to deliver instruction in school classrooms, field, clinics, camps, across campus and online or other learning environments.
Deliver high-quality instruction as an individual or part of a team that performs within timelines and within budgets and meets evaluation expectations.
Deliver CTE instruction to families and community members in schools and communities on campus and off campus during school days, evenings, weekends, and summers
Monitor regional and national literacy news, research and publications a to identify opportunities for new programs and partners
Assessment and Evaluation - 20%
Use national best practices to identify CTE standards, complete gap analyses, create microcredentials and deliver professional learning workshops and courses. Conduct a continuous improvement process, identifying metrics that establish accountability for CTE projects
Collect metrics and complete analyses as needed to determine effectiveness
Complete reports on outcomes and others needed or required
Work with faculty and SPA staff to identify opportunities, assist in development of proposals, and provide support as needed to research teams.
Other tasks that impact instructional improvement or innovation - 20%
Coordinate with the P20 Center's personnel to ensure effective and efficient administration and operations.
Work with P-20 Center students in instructional development, delivery and evaluation.
Nurture established CTE delivery networks and develop new ones
Identify and cultivate internal and external sponsors of particular instructional programs
Serve as a liaison... For full info follow application link.
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
