AEL Part Time Instructor (Adult Education & Literacy)

Primary Purpose:

Oversee all functions related to delivery of instruction for AEL students.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in a directly related field

Special Knowledge/Skills

-        Knowledge and application of effective ESL, GED, Distance Learning, and Workforce Transitions instructional strategies

- Proficient oral and written communications skills in English, with Spanish as a second language preferred

-        Leadership abilities in organization, management, communication and interpersonal relations

-        Experience in presenting information to staff and students

- Initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions

- Excellent computer skills with knowledge of MS Windows and MS Office professional

- Competence in working with linguistically and culturally diverse constituencies

- Ability to travel to program sites throughout the district and the community

- Ability to deliver lessons to AEL students & Ability to work well with adults

Experience

-        2 years experience is preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

- Provide holistic, learner-centered instruction for adults

-        Work with Program Director and staff to identify and provide or facilitate presentations of selected curricula, transition

information, career and workforce programming and activities/resources needed by students at sites

-        Implement actions to recruit and retain students in order to maintain a daily attendance of 15 students (minimum)

-        Administer, analyze and interpret ABE assessments to/for adult students while adhering strictly to directions and scoring

procedures and providing appropriate testing conditions with minimum disruption

-        Utilize student assessment and classroom activities to monitor class performance to ensure state and federal performance target

goals set by the grant for each educational functioning level are met

-        Meet with students individually to advise on all areas related to transitions such as career research and planning, workforce

training, internship placement, job readiness and employment search, college planning and admissions, and financial aid processes

-        Develop and submit monthly lesson plans in targeted subject areas utilizing the established Content Standards & Benchmarks

format required by the Adult Education guidelines using various approval ABE curricula

-        Keep and assume the final responsibility for the true and accurate account of student records including student attendance,

enrollment, assessment and goal reporting

-        Maintain a working knowledge of all student files

-        Meet all timelines pertaining to grant and district reporting as required

-        Attend a minimum of 21 clock hours of staff development annually

- Meet proficiency levels of required technology skills and incorporate technology as required by supervisor

-        Administers progress and assessment tests to students as needed

- Provides targeted instruction to students as needed in order to accommodate scheduling conflicts

- Registers students and walk-in students, if class seats are available

-        Attend testing and instructional staff development offerings as required by Program Manager

-        Performs other duties as required

-        Troubleshoot computer and technology issues that may arise

- Treat students, co-workers, supervisors and visitors with dignity and respect

- Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

Safety

1. Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy,

practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as

required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the

ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Computers, Lesson Materials, Text Books, Work Books, Test Materials

Motion: Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods of times

Lifting: Ability to lift 5lbs

Environment: Classroom Setting

Mental Demands: Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem solving skills

while under stress. Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Should

be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making. Frequent in-district and

occasional in-state or national travel. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive

list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. The information in this

document is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations may

be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Salary : $15 - $25