Instructor, High School Equivalency Diploma

Job Summary:

Under limited supervision, this position provides instruction to High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) students. Classes will include basic and intermediate level Math, Social Studies and Language Arts. This instructor will assist the director with coordinating HSED programming throughout the IHCC district through development of course curriculum, programming options and by providing professional development to other instructors.

Vision:
Indian Hills Community College will transform the future through education and empowerment.

Mission:
Indian Hills Community College changes lives by inspiring learning, diversity, social enrichment, and regional economic advancement.

Core Values:
Indian Hills Community College is committed to excellence, success, service, integrity, community, innovation, diversity, and inclusion.

Minimum Job Requirements:

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  Bachelor’s degree required.
  
• Two years teaching experience required, Secondary Education Certification preferred.
  
• Ability to instruct students from diverse backgrounds.
  
• Ability to interact effectively with people on phone, via email, and in person.
  
• Ability to work with people is essential.
  
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  
• Candidate must exhibit an excellent work ethic, demonstrate a professional attitude, and possess excellent computer literacy skills.
  
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
  
• Ability to interpret and handle routine decisions as related to departmental operations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions in detail with accuracy and efficiency.

Work Performed:

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  Assist students with HSED coursework in a variety of formats including lecture classes, online learning and individual instruction.
  
• Plan and participate in student orientation and assessment.
  
• Collaborate with program staff on curriculum development.
  
• Provide staff development related to instruction, data entry and assessment.
  
• Assist with completion of State of Iowa Adult Education program metrics.
  
• Assist with program budgeting and grant reporting for State of Iowa Adult Education.
  
• Coordinate I. Pathways online learning program.
  
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
  
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and colleagues.
  
• Ability to organize and present various curriculum concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and abilities and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
  
• Assume responsibility; deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Responsible To:
Director, Adult Literacy

Position Level:
Para Professional I – Exempt – Special Funding, at will employment on a letter of employment

Employment Length:
4 Term, Full Time, Benefits

Schedule:
9 hrs/day, Monday-Thursday