Position Description

DEFINITION: To provide classroom instruction through lecture, demonstration, laboratory exercises, handouts, responding to questions, and testing to guide students through the CFCC paws4people® Fundamentals of Assistance Dog Training (FADT) training program. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives direct supervision and/or technical direction from Workforce Development Director Coordinator and Workforce Training Coordinator May occasionally receive general supervision from full-time instructional staff Exercises no supervision Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENT: Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Provide interactive instruction to students Prepare lesson plans and schedule hands-on lab activities Develop and prepare supplement materials to enhance lessons Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; grade and record individual scores Provide demonstrations; develop assignments to provide quality hands-on experience Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance Maintain and submit all required paperwork in a neat, accurate and timely fashion, including but not limited to: class rosters, registration forms, pay sheets, attendance forms and grade rosters Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines Other Important Functions: Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons and recommend improvements as needed Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of: Classroom instructional techniques, learning management systems, and procedures Principles and procedures of academic and instructional techniques and procedures Current trends, research and development in the area of Assistance Dog Training and other canine programs Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration Ability To: Interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations Communicate clearly and respectfully, both orally and in writing Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:Making observationsReading and writingCommunicating with othersOperating assigned equipmentHandling varied tasks simultaneously Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:Standing or sitting for extended periods of timeOperating assigned equipmentHandling varied tasks simultaneously Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:Making sound decisionsResponding to questionsDemonstrating intellectual capabilities EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Minimum Education/Training: Associate's degree in a related field Minimum Experience: 5 years’ work experience in canine training, preferably with assistance dogs

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills: 3 years of teaching experience either corporate or educational ADI certified Supplemental Information

Special Instructions to Applicants : This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying. Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If highest level of education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required. Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States. To claim veterans’ preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify eligibility.