Psychology instructor job description
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Psychology instructor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in psychology instructor job postings.
Sample psychology instructor requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology
- Minimum 3 years of teaching experience
- Experience in developing curriculum
- Ability to maintain student records
- Current state licensure/certification
Sample required psychology instructor soft skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to motivate, train, and coach students
- Flexibility in adapting to changing environments
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Commitment to professional development
Psychology instructor job description example 1
Gwinnett County Board of Education psychology instructor job description
Teacher Sp Ed - Behavior Intervention Support- Sp Ed/Psychological Instructional Services JobID: 80498
+ + Position Type:
Teachers/ Tchr Sp Ed - Bhvr Intrvn Sprt
+ Date Posted:
8/25/2022
+ Location:
Itinerant Teacher Location
Job Code: Tchr Sp Ed - Bhvr Intrvn Sprt - 060084 Standard Hours: 40 Department: Sp Ed/Psy Instructional Srvcs - 221200 Empl Class: NA
Minimum Salary: $51,646.00/Annually
Maximum Salary: $104,500.00/Annually
Scheduled Days: 190
Target Openings: 1
License and Certification Qualifications: Meet Georgia certification requirements in appropriate field of education. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification preferred.
Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field required. Master's degree in related field preferred.
Experience Qualifications: Three years teaching or training students with problem behaviors, plus experience in staff training, data collection and analysis, and behavior intervention planning required. Five years experience in teaching students with problem behaviors preferred.
Skills Qualifications: Ability to communicate well, both written and orally; knowledge of physical intervention training, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) data collection and analysis; knowledge of behavior intervention planning, RTI/MTSS (Response to Intervention/Multi-Tiered System of Supports) Process, assessment, and a wide variety of behavior intervention strategies; knowledge of staff training techniques in physical intervention and positive behavioral interventions; and ability to work successfully with colleagues, teachers, and administrators.
Primary Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive training and support to teachers with students who exhibit behaviors that interfere or impede their learning or that of others and develop and maintain behavior management interventions.
1. Provide interventions support in classrooms for students demonstrating problem behaviors.
a. Observe students in the classroom setting.
b. Develop behavior intervention strategies.
c. Provide a written report of recommended behavior intervention strategies.
2. Provide instructional support and consult with local school administrators and/or classroom teachers to develop and maintain behavior management strategies.
a. Model academic and behavioral intervention and associated strategies in the classroom.
b. Provide and demonstrate behavior management de-escalation and management maintenance in crisis situations.
3. Follow up with observed students/classrooms and teachers to evaluate progress and offer suggestions on continued program implementation.
4. Provide professional development to school staff on the implementation for behavior intervention strategies.
5. Communicate effectively with school and district level professionals to provide the most appropriate strategies for students.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ + Position Type:
Teachers/ Tchr Sp Ed - Bhvr Intrvn Sprt
+ Date Posted:
8/25/2022
+ Location:
Itinerant Teacher Location
Job Code: Tchr Sp Ed - Bhvr Intrvn Sprt - 060084 Standard Hours: 40 Department: Sp Ed/Psy Instructional Srvcs - 221200 Empl Class: NA
Minimum Salary: $51,646.00/Annually
Maximum Salary: $104,500.00/Annually
Scheduled Days: 190
Target Openings: 1
License and Certification Qualifications: Meet Georgia certification requirements in appropriate field of education. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification preferred.
Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field required. Master's degree in related field preferred.
Experience Qualifications: Three years teaching or training students with problem behaviors, plus experience in staff training, data collection and analysis, and behavior intervention planning required. Five years experience in teaching students with problem behaviors preferred.
Skills Qualifications: Ability to communicate well, both written and orally; knowledge of physical intervention training, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) data collection and analysis; knowledge of behavior intervention planning, RTI/MTSS (Response to Intervention/Multi-Tiered System of Supports) Process, assessment, and a wide variety of behavior intervention strategies; knowledge of staff training techniques in physical intervention and positive behavioral interventions; and ability to work successfully with colleagues, teachers, and administrators.
Primary Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive training and support to teachers with students who exhibit behaviors that interfere or impede their learning or that of others and develop and maintain behavior management interventions.
1. Provide interventions support in classrooms for students demonstrating problem behaviors.
a. Observe students in the classroom setting.
b. Develop behavior intervention strategies.
c. Provide a written report of recommended behavior intervention strategies.
2. Provide instructional support and consult with local school administrators and/or classroom teachers to develop and maintain behavior management strategies.
a. Model academic and behavioral intervention and associated strategies in the classroom.
b. Provide and demonstrate behavior management de-escalation and management maintenance in crisis situations.
3. Follow up with observed students/classrooms and teachers to evaluate progress and offer suggestions on continued program implementation.
4. Provide professional development to school staff on the implementation for behavior intervention strategies.
5. Communicate effectively with school and district level professionals to provide the most appropriate strategies for students.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Psychology instructor job description example 2
Indian Hills Community College psychology instructor job description
Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, Education & Social Sciences, this instructor may teach courses such as Introduction to Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Psychology of Human Relations, Abnormal Psychology and Educational Psychology. Courses may include a variety of delivery methods including on-campus, off-campus, evening. This position may also teach psychology courses for concurrently enrolled high school students. Some travel to local high schools may be required.
Vision:
Indian Hills Community College will transform the future through education and empowerment.
Mission:
Indian Hills Community College changes lives by inspiring learning, diversity, social enrichment, and regional economic advancement.
Core Values:
Indian Hills Community College is committed to excellence, success, service, integrity, community, innovation, diversity, and inclusion.
Minimum Job Requirements:
+ Master's degree in Psychology or a master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits in a combination of qualifying fields that provide a foundation to the subject matter.
+ College level teaching experience is preferred.
+ Must relate well to students and colleagues.
+ Must demonstrate a high degree of competency within the discipline to be taught.
Work Performed:
+ Teach courses in accordance with objectives of the course outline as set forth by the division using a variety of instructional methods and technologies that facilitates learning for all students.
+ Organize and present various concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and abilities, and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
+ Develop and maintain current course syllabi/outlines for assigned courses.
+ Assist in planning and carrying out studies and surveys.
+ Maintain cooperative relationships with professional personnel, local organizations, public officials and other interested people.
+ Assist in maintaining public relations with the local community and take part in community relations when possible.
+ Actively participate in program promotion and recruitment of students, provide academic advising as needed, and assist in the placement and follow up of graduates.
+ Represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community.
+ Meet all assigned classes and office commitments as scheduled.
+ Attend and participate in all scheduled faculty meetings unless excused by the division dean.
+ Emphasize to students the importance of prompt and regular class attendance.
+ Measure and evaluate student progress and maintain accurate grade computations. Prepare and submit accurate grade reports as requested.
+ Submit to appropriate resources reports on all students who may be in need of counsel.
+ Serve actively on any committee to which appointed.
+ Keep accurate inventories of equipment and supplies and submit requisitions for needed materials.
+ Promptly report repairs needed for the classroom and equipment.
+ Stay up to date with trends in the field and update program curriculum and equipment as appropriate to improve student learning.
+ Assist in the program evaluation procedure.
+ Meet the standards of the college's Quality Faculty Plan.
+ Implement course and program assessment tools. Collect data and enter into SPOL reporting system.
+ Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
+ Other duties as may be assigned.
Responsible To:
Program Director, Education & Social Sciences
Position Level:
Faculty - Exempt - Traditional Funding, Chapter 279 Continuing Contract of Employment
Employment Length:
3 Term, Full Time, Benefits
Schedule:
9 hrs/day, Monday - Thursday
Salary Range:
$42,396.00 - 48,304.00
Vision:
Indian Hills Community College will transform the future through education and empowerment.
Mission:
Indian Hills Community College changes lives by inspiring learning, diversity, social enrichment, and regional economic advancement.
Core Values:
Indian Hills Community College is committed to excellence, success, service, integrity, community, innovation, diversity, and inclusion.
Minimum Job Requirements:
+ Master's degree in Psychology or a master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits in a combination of qualifying fields that provide a foundation to the subject matter.
+ College level teaching experience is preferred.
+ Must relate well to students and colleagues.
+ Must demonstrate a high degree of competency within the discipline to be taught.
Work Performed:
+ Teach courses in accordance with objectives of the course outline as set forth by the division using a variety of instructional methods and technologies that facilitates learning for all students.
+ Organize and present various concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and abilities, and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
+ Develop and maintain current course syllabi/outlines for assigned courses.
+ Assist in planning and carrying out studies and surveys.
+ Maintain cooperative relationships with professional personnel, local organizations, public officials and other interested people.
+ Assist in maintaining public relations with the local community and take part in community relations when possible.
+ Actively participate in program promotion and recruitment of students, provide academic advising as needed, and assist in the placement and follow up of graduates.
+ Represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community.
+ Meet all assigned classes and office commitments as scheduled.
+ Attend and participate in all scheduled faculty meetings unless excused by the division dean.
+ Emphasize to students the importance of prompt and regular class attendance.
+ Measure and evaluate student progress and maintain accurate grade computations. Prepare and submit accurate grade reports as requested.
+ Submit to appropriate resources reports on all students who may be in need of counsel.
+ Serve actively on any committee to which appointed.
+ Keep accurate inventories of equipment and supplies and submit requisitions for needed materials.
+ Promptly report repairs needed for the classroom and equipment.
+ Stay up to date with trends in the field and update program curriculum and equipment as appropriate to improve student learning.
+ Assist in the program evaluation procedure.
+ Meet the standards of the college's Quality Faculty Plan.
+ Implement course and program assessment tools. Collect data and enter into SPOL reporting system.
+ Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
+ Other duties as may be assigned.
Responsible To:
Program Director, Education & Social Sciences
Position Level:
Faculty - Exempt - Traditional Funding, Chapter 279 Continuing Contract of Employment
Employment Length:
3 Term, Full Time, Benefits
Schedule:
9 hrs/day, Monday - Thursday
Salary Range:
$42,396.00 - 48,304.00
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024