Facilitator RI BEST Adult Education

Job Summary

Adult Education Facilitators work with Bridge to Best and RI-BEST students to develop long-term independent skills in content area foundations and pre-college mathematics. AE Facilitators help students become independent learners and to transition from tutorial support as they enter CCRI pathways. AE Facilitators develop program practices that support working adults to access post-secondary education and to complete credit-bearing college courses. Duties and Responsibilities Non-Credit Bridge to Best (Bridge) Program :

• Develop Bridge program practices that reflect the diversity, needs and issues of the adult learner population
• Maintain a professional environment characterized by respect and equal opportunity for all students regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, language, gender, religion, economic status, disability or sexual orientation
• Facilitate 6-8 Bridge modules per year by encouraging collaborative learning and engaging students in determining the most effective learning environment
• Explicitly define, model and support skills and attitudes necessary for lifelong learning, and facilitate self-directed learning enabling students to connect learning to their lives
• Develop group and individual facilitation strategies aligned with student needs and with objectives that lead to achieving common and individual goals
• Adapt and modify facilitation approach from day to day and even within the course of each day in response to student needs and interests
• Determine students’ level of language proficiency and adjust activities accordingly using mathematical, linguistic, literary and scientific skills to meet the needs of English Language Learner, Adult Basic Education and Adult Secondary Education students
• Lead a range of activities that include activation of background knowledge, modeling, academic application, physical action and real world application and that accommodate the full range of learner skills and abilities
• Encourage the development of communication and higher order thinking skills by using peer editing techniques and standard editing markup to collaborate with developing student writers
• Record and evaluate attendance and participation, and gauge student proficiency with hands-on assessments
• Use other formal and informal assessments to guide student development and review of learning plans
• Coach students preparing for GED and Accuplacer testing
• Collaborate with Bridge team to evaluate student work and generate educational options for students
• Work with Bridge team to create public educational resources
• Conduct intake, midpoint, and exit interviews with all students to evaluate and document academic progress and to assist in understanding of educational options
• Assess the vocational interests, aptitudes and skills of students; provide vocational information and exploration necessary for career decision-making
• Assist students in the interpretation of testing / assessment results for GED, Accuplacer and other assessments as needed
• Help students articulate their goals and assist in the development of learning plans that complement their career pathways
• Collaborate with coordinator to connect students to resources needed to overcome barriers to accessing education
• Facilitate college transition activities for adult student groups

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Position Details

Position Information Full-Time / Part-Time Full-Time FLSA Non-Exempt Pay Grade PSA 11 Salary Information Anticipated starting salary : $50, Benefits Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits, including :

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Posting Details Number of Vacancies 1 Application Open Date 12 / 23 / Application Close Date 01 / 26 / Posting Number SF Quick Link

Salary : $50