The Adult Education Instructor shall be responsible to the Director of Continuing Education and Community Services and teach all areas of English as a Second Language in adult education.  The areas include Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing of English, Civics, Math, Employability Skills, Technology, and Transitions to Post Secondary.  Instruction will include adult students at all academic levels.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach all aspects of English as a second language including speaking, listening, reading, and writing, as well as math, civics, employability skills, technology, and transition classes to post-secondary education.
• Prepare lesson plans for all classes and/or a direct self-study program for individual students.
• Utilize a variety of effective teaching strategies to engage and motivate adult learners.
• Evaluate and monitor all students’ progress.
• Keep all necessary records for state and federal reports.
• Learn to administer and administer the TABE Assessment System.
• Administer assessments to students as necessary.
• Attend monthly Adult Education Program staff meetings.
• Attend program specific team meetings.
• Develop quarter plans for each class taught during all quarters.
• Learn and utilize the KBOR PABLO Data Base System.
• Review C2 PABLO reports on a monthly basis.
• Supervise any volunteer tutors and help make appropriate assignments for tutors to work with students.
• Attend staff development activities with other adult education staff during the year to enhance quality of instruction.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

 
CONSULTING TASKS:

• Consult with other instructors and Director about student progress.
• Consult with Director and other instructors concerning the purchase of books/materials and other items to enhance the program.

 
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise any volunteer tutors concerning instructional techniques and course content information.

 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must have an appreciation for the intent of the Adult Education Program relative to assisting individuals in the learning process.
• Must be patient, flexible, and able to work with individuals with various backgrounds and abilities.
• Must understand the urban community college philosophy of the open-door concept.

 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• At least 1-2 years of experience working with Adult Education/Adult Learners
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Adult Education or a related field, Masters preferred
   

PLEASE NOTE:  THIS POSITION REQUIRES A DEGREE. PLEASE ATTACH COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS TO YOUR APPLICATION.  OTHER ATTACHMENTS SUCH AS COVER LETTER OR RESUME CAN ALSO BE UPLOADED AND ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION.  AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION MAY CAUSE DISQUALIFICATION.
 

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.  Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items.  The employee is directly responsible for safety, wellbeing, and work output.
 
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as the ability to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

1. Must be able to use hands to operate computer.
2. Employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.
3. Must be able to communicate effectively to present information to students and to respond to questions.

 
SCHEDULE:   Instructional Hours: 8:30 am -12:00 pm, Monday – Thursday
                        5:30 pm-8:30 pm, Monday - Wednesday
 
                        Site Hours: 8:00 – 8:30, 12:00 – 12:30 am, Monday – Thursday
                        5:00 – 5:30 pm and 8:30 – 9:00 pm, Monday -Wednesday
 
                        Planning Hours: The position includes three planning hours per week.
                        Total Hours: 35 hours per week for 43 weeks
 
SALARY:           $29,400 yearly, Plus Fringe Benefits.  This is a grant-funded position.
                        
APPLY BY:        August 28, 2016