GED/HiSet Instructor, Adult Education-Part Time
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Program Director of Adult Education, the part-time instructor provides instruction for High School Equivalency (HSE) Tests (i.e., GED and HiSET) in the academic areas of mathematics, language arts/reading, science, and social studies.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Plan and teach HSE prep and adult basic education classes with standards-based lessons in math, language arts/reading, science, social studies aligned to the individualized learning needs of students. Instructor is responsible for class retention efforts and for demonstrating consistent evidence of student learning. (60%)
• Use pre-test scores to develop targeted instruction and create individualized student learning plans; prepare students for post-testing. (20%)
• Conduct and coordinate student assessment, including administering, reviewing, and documenting post-test and practice test scores. (5%)
• Promote adult education programs throughout the service delivery area. (5%)
• Maintain appropriate attendance and assessment records and submit required data daily. Evaluate and document students’ ongoing progress toward goals and objectives in the Adult Education database. (5%)
• Participate in staff development activities. (5%)
Other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
• Knowledge of best practices, rules, and testing needs;
• Ability to break larger tasks into manageable smaller tasks;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs;
• Skill in accurate recordkeeping;
• Organizational skills;
• Skills in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public;
• Decision making and problem-solving skills.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and technologies.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a part-time teaching position. Weekly hours will range from 13 to 19, dependent upon instructional time, planning, professional development, and student needs.
Travel:
Travel to other campuses is a possibility for meetings, trainings, professional development, etc.…
Required Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree
*and*
• Two (2) years related work experience
Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis
Preferred Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree;
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in education, or
related field;
• Teaching Experience in middle, secondary or adult Level in math and reading;
• Strong computer, communication, and interpersonal skills;
Location and Hours of Instruction
We are seeking a part time morning instructor for the Carrollton campus, with a scheduled class time of 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The instructor will teach two to four classes per week, based on student enrollment and program needs.
Rate of Pay
$22 per hour – no benefits. Grant funded.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
