Workkeys Test Prep Instructor

Category:
Workforce Development/Adult Basic Education (ABE)

Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967, Springfield Technical Community College is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. Digital Multimedia, IT Security, Nursing, Robotics, Sonography, Mechanical Engineering Technology (Advance Manufacturing) and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year.

STCC's highly-regarded transfer programs in Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 6,500, evening, weekend and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity and justifiably proud of our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution.

Respect, is one of the Core Values of the College and we strive to nurture mutual respect among faculty, staff and students. With respect, we embrace differences to create an inclusive environment for all
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Together, we support students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.

The Instructor will prepare participants to obtain the ACT Workkeys proficiency certificates required by DESE to work as a paraprofessional/para educator (Teacher Assistant) in the state of Massachusetts. The Work Keys Proficiency Certificate for Paraprofessional consists of Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Business Writing assessments.

This program will orient students to the job of Para Educator in the local public schools. Paraprofessional Educators work with teachers and other school staff to provide instructional assistance, classroom support, and implement effective classroom strategies to meet the needs of all students. The instructor will provide face-to-face instruction with limited online instruction. Instructors will follow the course syllabus (pacing guide) and unit plans using the Workkeys training system, Google Classroom and other Learning Management Systems as required.

The instructor will prepare students to meet or exceed the rigorous standards by ACT. Instruction will be delivered to Adult Learners and require utilizing best practices for instruction.

• Instructors will provide high quality instruction related to developing student knowledge and skills in order to meet the Massachusetts hiring requirements.
  • Paraprofessionals must achieve at the following skill levels on all three sections of the ACT Workkeys Certificate of Proficiency for Paraprofessional Teaching Assistants:
    • Reading for Information:
      Skill Level 5
    • Applied Mathematics:
      Skill Level 4
    • Business Writing:
      Skill Level 3
• Prepares the Workkeys LMS with classroom groups, assigns students and content areas, monitors student progress, and facilitates instruction activities to meet course objectives and student test preparedness.
• Provides instruction content using Google Classroom and other LMS tools as required.
• Works closely with evening and/or day staff to create a collaborative learning environment while utilizing a variety of instructional methods, techniques and on campus/online resources.
• Using unit plans and lesson plans preparing Google Classroom, instructional videos, models, labs, websites, and projects for face-to-face instruction demonstrating a proficiency of best practices for adult learners.
• Collaborates with program staff to develop and maintain student assessment schedules in order to meet program goals and fulfill funding requirements.
• Assesses students in all subject areas using summative and formative assessments, Workkeys and Workplace Readiness based on instructional needs.
• Participates in program planning, curriculum development, and program continuous improvement activities and requirements.
• Attends meetings, participates in programs, projects and other duties as needed.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, and with current and prospective students and staff of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences.
• Bachelors' degree (in Education or Technology preferred).
• At least 3 years of experience with providing instruction and/or training in a professional environment.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication, using multimedia and other technology.
• Ability to work with second language learners and translate technical and Workkeys terms/processes into lay terms.
• Ability to teach the following subjects (reading, applied math, business writing content) across the K12 curriculum level.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to use classroom technology skills with proficiency in Windows, Microsoft…