Accelerating Opportunity-Kansas (AO-K) Instructor

The part-time Accelerating Opportunities-Kansas (AO-K) Instructor will report to the Assistant Director of Adult Education and teach Adult Basic Education contextualized for selected technical pathway courses as required by the Adult and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR), and Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC).The AO-K instructor will provide team teaching support for students a minimum of 25% of the entire pathway based on credit hours.

• Teach basic skills, including writing, math, and reading, in conjunction with TEC curriculum.
  by utilizing a variety of effective teaching strategies to engage and motivate adult learners, addressing diverse learning modalities, abilities, needs & interests through differentiated instruction.
• Use Blackboard to provide course/supplemental materials and communicate with students using course announcements, discussion boards and/or collaborative sessions.
• Plan day-to-day instructional activities in collaboration with content instructors.
• Perform effectively in the learning environment by being prepared, maintaining discipline, and engaging students in the learning process.
• Engage in team teaching with TEC content instructor.
• Advise with students during enrollment week and at a minimum every three weeks thereafter regarding test scores, goals, roadblocks, study resources, academic progress, and other topics specific to individual students.
• Adapt instruction based on summative & formative assessments to thoroughly prepare students to take the GED exam/TABE.
• Prepare students to meet program goals (educational attainment, secure employment, retain/improve employment, transition to post-secondary, college readiness, citizenship skills, and other goals set forth by the program or the Kansas Board of Regents).
• Evaluate and monitor all students’ progress using a variety of formative assessment tools (such as classroom observations, lesson closure discussion, portfolios, and quizzes) and adjust instruction, as necessary.
• Maintain all necessary records for state and federal reports.
• Administer TABE assessments to students as necessary or as set forth by KBOR PAM (Proficiency Attainment Model).
  Assist with AO-K orientations.
• Understand the use of all required enrollment paperwork as well as other program documents and forms necessary to maintain accurate records.
• Engage in staff development activities with other adult education staff during the academic year to enhance quality of instruction; earning the required number of PD credits set by KBOR.
• Collaborate with other instructors and Assistant Director/Director about student attendance, behavior, and progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director/Director.

• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to and ability to work with a diverse student and faculty population.
• High energy, self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships and establish credibility with all levels of employee in the organization.
• Detail oriented.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage several projects with multiple deadlines simultaneously.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in social services, education, or a related field.
• Interest and/or experience in supporting learners in an alternative setting.

• Master’s degree in education, or related field.
• At least one year teaching experience, especially grades 9-12.
• Coaching and instructing Adult Education/Adult Learners.
• Experience teaching high school equivalency skills to adult learners preferably GED® preparation.

WORK SCHEDULE
Up to 29 hours per week, with hours subject to change based on departmental scheduling needs. Flexibility is required to accommodate operational demands, including occasional evening and weekend hours. Schedule may vary depending on student class schedules and program requirements.

• Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer