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Upward Bound Instructor

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Forward Service Corporation (FSC), a passionate, not-for-profit firm that strives to provide exceptional customer service in employment and training related services to local, state and federally funded program participants. Our non-profit firm is seeking one full-time Upward Bound Instructor to help those we serve achieve their dreams. The home office is located in Mauston High School.

The Upward Bound Instructor meets weekly with students and develops the UB curriculum. The UB Instructor also helps plan, monitor, and evaluate all UB services provided by program staff.

PRIMARY DUTIES INCLUDE

Conduct the UBMS program in compliance with TRIO regulations and legislation, EDGAR, OMB Circulars, Grant Application, Annual Performance Report, and the approved UBMS proposal to meet or exceed performance objectives.
Conduct weekly visitations with participants in each target high school focused on academic tutoring, study skills, social skills, career exploration, financial aid, and post-secondary enrollment.
Assist with recruitment and selection of program participants based upon verification of participants’ eligibility, develop recruiting materials (e.g., brochures, PowerPoint presentations, letters, and handouts), and maintain the required number of participants.
Assist the Advisor to give informative presentations to potential participants and their parents, school staff, and relevant community organizations regarding the program and participant eligibility.
Work with school counselors to implement direct services provided to participants, including high school class selection, work-study and community service placements, ACT preparation, financial aid consultation, special events, career exploration, teaching study skills, academic intervention, and post-secondary institution selection and enrollment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field, high school teaching experience, and one (1) plus years of work-related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Wisconsin Teaching License is preferred. Science and/or math background strongly preferred.

Driving requirements:

Must maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by our insurance carrier.
The instructor also drives students for field trips or special events (e.g., community service, campus visits, and educational experiences) using a company-leased vehicle. These trips could be for 1 to 15 students. Usually, these are single-day trips, but occasionally they are overnight trips. During the school year, there could be an average of one field trip a month. During the months of June and July, staff could be transporting students daily. Occasionally students are transported in August for work-study experiences.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

We offer a competitive wage for this full-time, non-exempt position with a starting salary of $50,087.10/year. In addition to compensation, we have an excellent benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability (employer-paid benefit), Basic Life and AD&D (employer-paid benefit), 6% 401k match (with no vesting period), Paid Time Off (accruing up to 20 days in the first 12 months) and 12 Paid Holidays.

We understand the important of personal and professional development. We offer a personalized training plan for each of our positions and additional training including a Leadership Training.

At Forward Service Corporation we seek diversity. Differing perspectives lead to innovation. We are an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates from all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to age, ancestry, arrest or conviction record, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status.

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