Instructor - Program for Successful Employment (PSE)

Instructor - Program for Successful Employment (PSE)

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC)

Developing Skills, Inspiring Growth, and Advancing Workforce Readiness

The Instructor for the Program for Successful Employment (PSE) provides primary instructional leadership and classroom instruction for students with cognitive and developmental disabilities. This position is responsible for delivering and coordinating curriculum, assessing student learning, and supporting academic and workforce readiness outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face and online PSE courses using evidence-based instructional strategies appropriate for students with exceptionalities.
• Develop, modify, and oversee implementation of curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional materials aligned with workforce readiness and program objectives.
• Serve as the instructional liaison for adjunct instructors.
• Administer, score, and interpret academic and vocational assessments; evaluate and document student progress.
• Represent the program at community events, transition fairs, outreach activities, and informational sessions.
• Coordinate student transition from classroom instruction to employment.
• Provide limited and occasional field-based instructional or job coaching support.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, Vocational Education, Workforce Development, Rehabilitation Counseling, Adult Education, or a closely related instructional field.

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years teaching or providing instructional support to students with cognitive or developmental disabilities. Experience developing curriculum and coordinating instruction for adjunct or paraprofessional staff. Ability to teach face-to-face and online.

Preferred: Master’s degree in Special Education or related field. Special Education Teaching Certification or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). Five or more years of relevant experience.