Paralegal Instructor/Program Director

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Paralegal Instructor/Program Director

DUTIES: Prepare for and instruct, through various instructional modalities, classes in the discipline of Paralegal/Legal Assistant. Examples of the types of courses typically assigned include: Instrument Drafting, Law Office Procedures and Technology, Legal Ethics, Legal Research and Writing, Washington and Idaho court rules. Teach daytime, evenings, web-based, and off-campus classes as assigned and in accordance with faculty contractual guidelines (weekends may be optional as part of overloads). Manage the paralegal and legal administrative assistant programs in accordance with American Bar Association (ABA) standards including: Develop and maintain relationships with advisory committee and regional legal community, Continually review program to assure ABA approval standards are met, Prepare program re-approval documentation, Facilitate communication between CCS, ABA, and community partners, Coordinate with, and remain in regular communication with the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) to assure program classes are in alignment with the WSBA's Limited License Legal Technician (LLLT) license educational requirements, and are marketed to the regional legal community as such, Coordination with business management faculty colleagues. Develop, revise, and update curriculum in collaboration with department, college, and university faculty or community stakeholders, according to established curriculum procedures. Conduct ongoing assessment of course quality and student learning. Assist in review of programs needs. Participate in institutional and program level assessment. Participate in committee assignments for the benefit of SCC. Assist in articulation efforts with SCC and other Washington institutions. Participate in professional development activities. Work with SCC departments and with appropriate external agencies and organizations. Provide availability and accessibility to students for purpose of academic consulting and support, in a manner appropriate to meet student needs, through a combination of scheduled office hours, e-mail accessibility or other effective means of responsive and timely communication; Communicate expectations and establish clear grading criteria through appropriate instructional means, to include but not limited to developing course syllabi, handouts, and materials supporting the instructional process; evaluates student progress and provides clear, timely feedback; Participate in district, division, department, or general faculty meetings; in-service training; curriculum development; academic consulting; workshops or seminars; service on district or college councils or committees, or other activities within the scope of the position; Comply with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities; Follows established procedures in areas such as printing, turning in grades, bookstore orders, office support, student financial aid requirements, safety and health issues and related administrative processes; Support and advance the CCS strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned; In addition, faculty may: Instruct courses in related disciplines based upon individual qualifications and expertise. Supervise paraprofessional employees or direct the work of assigned work-study students. Responsible for ensuring assigned staff adhere to acceptable behavior and performance standards. Demonstrate that assigned staff have been informed how behavior and performance will be assessed, receive timely and accurate feedback regarding performance, and any observed performance and behavioral problems are corrected promptly. Advise student clubs or associations.

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