Spanish GED Instructor
(Part-Time)

JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: N/A
Compensation: $21.00 per hour
Employee category: Part-Time Staff
Department: Adult and Continuing Education
Reports to: Assistant Director, Adult Education
FLSA status: Non- Exempt
Job Code: TBD
Location: Primarily Main Campus or KCKCC Community Education, Health and Wellness Center- Downtown (KCK CEHWC), but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

SUMMARY
The Spanish GED Instructor - Part-Time is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in Spanish to adult learners seeking to earn a General Educational Development (GED) credential. Instruction includes math, reading, writing, science, social studies, technology, and workforce preparation, aligned with the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR), and Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) requirements. Instruction is provided to adult learners, 16 years of age and older, at varying academic levels.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

GED Instruction (Spanish)

• Teach and/or tutor all aspects of GED instruction in Spanish, including writing, math, reading, social studies, science, technology, and workforce skills, to meet or exceed Kansas Board of Regents performance targets.
• Prepare students to achieve educational attainment, secure or improve employment, transition to postsecondary education, and meet individual academic and career goals.
• Utilize effective instructional strategies to engage and motivate adult learners, addressing diverse learning styles, abilities, and needs through differentiated instruction.
• Advise students during enrollment and at a minimum of every three weeks regarding test scores, goals, barriers, study resources, and academic progress; document all advising sessions.
• Administer required assessments in alignment with KBOR Proficiency Attainment Model (PAM) guidelines.
• Use formative and summative assessment data to adjust instruction and support student success on all GED subject tests.
• Communicate regularly with absent students via phone or email and document outreach efforts.
• Maintain and submit accurate records for state and federal reporting requirements in a timely manner.
• Utilize the Literacy, Adult, and Community Education System (LACES) to track attendance, progress, and outcomes.
• Participate in required professional development activities to enhance instructional quality and meet Adult Education program standards.
• Comply with all legal and ethical obligations including FERP A, ADA, and other regulatory legislations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director or Director.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Fluency in Spanish and ability to deliver instruction effectively in Spanish.
• Teach and/or tutor all aspects of GED instruction in Spanish, including writing, math, reading, social studies, science, technology, and workforce skills, to meet or exceed Kansas Board of Regents performance targets.
• Prepare students to achieve educational attainment, secure or improve employment, transition to postsecondary education, and meet individual academic and career goals.
• Utilize effective instructional strategies to engage and motivate adult learners, addressing diverse learning styles, abilities, and needs through differentiated instruction.
• Advise students during enrollment and at a minimum of every three weeks regarding test scores, goals, barriers, study resources, and academic progress; document all advising sessions.
• Administer required assessments in alignment with KBOR Proficiency Attainment Model (PAM) guidelines.
• Use formative and summative assessment data to adjust instruction and support student success on all GED subject tests.
• Communicate regularly with absent students via phone or email and document outreach efforts.
• Maintain and submit accurate records for state and federal reporting requirements in a timely manner.
• Utilize the Adult Education Student Information System (AESIS) to track attendance, progress, and outcomes.
• Participate in required professional development activities to enhance instructional quality and meet Adult Education program standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, adult education, or related field.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
• Training, experience, and/or coursework in individual learning methodology in basic academic skill areas including reading, writing, and mathematics to improve learner academic skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and data management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multicultural populations and partner organizations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in education, adult education, or related field.
• Teaching experience, especially K-12.
• Coaching and instructing Adult Education/ Adult Learners.
• Experience teaching high school equivalency skills to adult learners, preferably GED@ preparation.
• Experience working with bilingual or Spanish-speaking populations.
• Experience in workforce training environments.

WORK SCHEDULE
Part-time up to 29 hours per week. Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours. May require evening and weekend hours. 

TO APPLY

Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.

• 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.