CLASS TITLE:  INSTRUCTOR III

This is a Part-time position for 2024-2025 school year for 12 - 18 HRS/WEEK prepping adult students for the GED in one of our centers, online, and in detention center settings.  Classes are scheduled in the mornings 8:30 am - 12:30 pm and in the evenings 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm.  Online teaching experience a plus, two evenings a week a must. (All services will be provided in Hardin and LaRue counties.  Instructor must be willing to travel to West Point, Radcliff, Elizabethtown, and Hodgenville.)  Instructor must score within NRS Level 6 on the TABE 11/12 (A) in Reading and Mathematics.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist in the implementation of education programs by providing comprehensive assessments, evaluations and instruction to meet the needs of parents and children including home visitation and instruction; provide leadership and assistance to support functions with a minimum of supervision.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The levels of instructor are distinguished by independence of action and degree of judgment exercised.  The Instructor III provides leadership as well as assisting in program design.  The Instructor I receives closer supervision while Instructor II provides assistance to others and serves as a resource.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in the implementation of education programs by providing comprehensive assessments, evaluations, and instruction to meet the needs of parents and children including home visitation and instruction; provide leadership and assistance to support functions with a minimum of supervision.
• Implement a comprehensive education program for eligible participants.
• Provide instruction, counseling, appropriate learning materials and experiences for the participants and provide continuous evaluation of students progress and achievement.
• Plan and implement parent and child interactions and activities.
• Provide and arrange adult supports, activities and sessions.
• Plan and implement a parent involvement program which includes home visitation as appropriate.
• Promote program, interpret purpose of program to potential clients and interested persons in the community.
• Maintain accurate records on the program and provide data to appropriate personnel.
• Plan regularly with staff and participate in appropriate school meetings and activities.
• Comply with policies, rules and regulations of the School District and State or federal regulatory agencies where appropriate.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Basic learning theory applicable to the group served.
• Students with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.
• Basic subjects taught in District schools including arithmetic, reading, writing, grammar and spelling.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Applicable sections of Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws.
• Health and safety regulations.

ABILITY TO:

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Provide instruction working with children and parents with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.
• Monitor and evaluate students progress.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain routine records.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Plan and organize work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:  bachelor’s degree and three years successful teaching experience at the level of an Instructor I.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIRMENTS:

Education levels increase as required by the assignment and are recognized accordingly on the salary schedule.

Salary : $26 - $43