GED Instructor

JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: Grade 14
Compensation: $54,153 - $74,459. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
Employee category: Staff
Department: Adult and Continuing Education
Reports to: Assistant Director of Adult Education
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: AA012FTEGED
Location: Primarily Lansing Correctional Facility and any location assigned by the appropriate administrator

SUMMARY
Adult Education Instructors shall provide learner centered instruction for basic literacy and math through high school equivalency/college readiness skills in reading, writing, math computation, applied math, science, and social studies in preparation for taking the 2014 GED® exam. They will ensure compliance with all aspects of adult education as required by the Adult and Family Literacy Act (AFELA), the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR), and Kansas City Kansas Community College. Instruction and educational support services will be provided to incarcerated adults at the Lansing Correctional Facility who lack a high school credential or secondary level credential or who are not proficient in English to prepare for GED exams.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Teach and/or tutor all aspects of GED classes, including writing, math, reading, social studies, science, technology, and workforce skills to meet or exceed Kansas Board of Regents negotiated targets for the institution.
• Prepare students to achieve educational attainment, secure employment, transition to post-secondary, college readiness, citizenship skills, and other goals set forth by the program or the Kansas Board of Regents.
• Utilize a variety of effective teaching strategies to engage and motivate adult learners, addressing various learning modalities, abilities, needs and interests through differentiated instruction to ensure every student makes adequate progress related to their learning goals.
• Establish professional intrapersonal relationships with residents and encourage accountability by tracking attendance, behavior, and progress toward outcomes.
• Administer assessments to students as necessary or set forth by KBOR Proficiency Attainment Model (PAM).
• Adapt instruction based on summative and formative assessments to prepare students to pass all GED exams.
• Participate in data collection and submit all necessary records for state and federal reports in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with other Education staff including instructors and Education Navigator to ensure high quality programming for residents.
• Understand and abide by the safety and security procedures, rules, and guidelines defined by the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) and the correctional facility and participate in all required and recommended KDOC staff development training.
• Maintain strong math and English teaching skills.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to and ability to work with various 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education, or related field.
• Training, experience, and/or coursework in individual learning methodology in basic academic skill areas including reading, writing, and mathematics to improve learner academic skills.
• Interest and/or experience in supporting learners in an alternative setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK SCHEDULE
Anticipated hours Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 40 hours per week/may require some flexibility based on facility schedule.

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.

***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.

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