The Accelerating Opportunity- Kansas PT Instructor will be supervised by the Continuing Education and Community Services Director. This position will assist Adult Basic Education students and students who have been designated as AO-K students in the AO-K technical education courses to successful entry into post-secondary education opportunities. This person will then support students as they progress through the AO-K initiative. The JIIST Grant that expires July 30, 2016 funds this position.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teach basic skills, including  writing, math, and reading, in conjunction with TEC curriculum
2. Prepare students to advance at least one level using the TABE Assessment System.
3. Prepare students who do not have a high school diploma to take the GED examination
4. Meet with CTE instructors before the start of each semester to develop integrated lessons.
5. Plan day to day integrated instructional activities in collaboration with content instructors.
6. Collaborate with TEC staff for standardized curriculum development.
7. Engage in team teaching with content instructor.
8. Evaluate and monitor student progress.
9. Participate in staff development activities as offered by the college and Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR).
10. Perform other duties as assigned by the director.

 
 
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

1. Candidate must have an appreciation of the intent of the AO-K grant to serve students needing basic skills in order to complete certificate programs and progress into pathways toward degree programs
2. Candidate must understand the urban community college philosophy of the open-door concept
3. Candidate must be patient, flexible, and able to work with individuals with various backgrounds and abilities
4. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelors’ Degree in Education, Adult Education, or a related field
2. Two years of experience working in an adult education or technical education environment.
3. Two years of experience working with adult basic education students

 
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.
 
SALARY:             $16,500.00 (This position is grant funded. It is 20 hours per week for 33 weeks beginning August 3^rd)
                             


APPLY BY:          Friday June 19, 2015
 
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