GED Teacher (Daytime, part-time)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The GED (General Education Development) teacher is responsible for a multi-level class of adult learners. The position is responsible for instructing a cohort of adult learners in reading, writing, and mathematical content knowledge to improve basic skills and/or prepare for a GED® credential.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Planning and implementation of instructional activities for a cohort of adult learners preparing for a GED®, Career.
• Readiness Certificate (CRC), Digital Literacy, professional soft-skill credentials, and an industry certification at an accelerated pace in partnership with the Virginia Community College System.
• Administer assessments in accordance with vendor guidelines and VADOE policies.
• Collaborate with community college staff to plan a contextualized curriculum.
• Develop program timeline and weekly instructional schedule for learner persistence and capstone project.
• Maintain accurate data and student records using the VADOE Adult Student Profile Document (ASPD).
• Participates in staff development activities, staff meetings, and curriculum development activities as required. 
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Regional Manager or other appropriate administrator.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must possess excellent organizational, planning, and human relations skills.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with adult learners, specialists, program managers, school administration, and business/community partner agencies.
• Strong Math and Science background preferred. Individual must possess knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment appropriate for instructing adult learners in obtaining a GED®, Career Readiness Certificate, and Digital Literacy credentials.
• Must demonstrate a commitment and ability to serve a diverse community, including low-income families and English language learners.
• Self-motivated and able to work at a standalone site.
• Ability to manage and maintain a professional classroom, providing instruction to adult participants whose basic skills are below the twelfth-grade level.
• Possess working skills in the use of technology to deliver Distance Education instruction, communicate via email and teach basic computer skills to the adult learner.
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations governing instructional programming.
• Knowledge of basic school district work policies and guidelines.

Education/ Certifications/Experience

Bachelor's degree in education or a related field. Experience teaching adult students is preferred. or related field; supplemented by three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the curriculum and instructional programming, within a similar educational institution, and current knowledge of relative Federal, State and Local laws.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; and to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.