Adult Education Instructor

Position Summary

The Adult Education Instructor is responsible for providing adult literacy, family literacy, workplace education, basic skills, community education, and GED preparatory instruction as assigned.
Salary Commensurate with education and experience according to ACCS Board of Trustees Salary Schedule D3. (This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is dependent on continued funding.)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning of effective long-range goals for the Adult Education program.
• Demonstrate effective people skills, communication skills, and work ethic (i.e. preparation and punctuality).
• Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a community and technical college.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and various situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines.
• Commitment to teaching and learning, where recent high school graduates, adult students, and non-traditional students are involved.
• Assist students with educational and career decisions.
• Participate in the College’s recruiting program.
• Coordinate with Adult Education and other College personnel on the College’s Adult Education graduation ceremony.
• Research “best practices” in Adult Education and disseminate the information to Adult Education program faculty and staff.
• Perform duties at alternate sites within the College’s Adult Education Service area when needed.
• Perform duties related to program orientation sessions including assessment and class assignments.
• Perform duties assisting other instructors with technology applications.
• Maintain compliance with college and program related accreditation and certification standards.
• Attend in-service, staff meetings, and state training professional development.
• Ability to work outside regular working hours and/or various class times such as needed (morning, afternoon, evening, weekday, weekend).
• Retain and submit documentation as requested to support accreditation efforts.
• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with the prevailing policy.
• Submit timely and accurate Adult Education National Reporting System (NRS) records.
• Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, financial, and personnel records, and submit them according to the deadlines announced.
• Participate in Adult Education (AE) discussions and meetings about curriculum, teaching-learning techniques, and teaching materials.
• Participate in staff, division, and committee meetings as assigned.
• Actively participate in division/college committees and campus activities.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior, loyalty, honesty, and integrity, both on and off the campus.
• Maintain a high level of competence and expertise in the area of Adult Education.
• Incorporate current teaching techniques, subject area developments, and current technology into the Adult Education program design.
• Provide classroom instruction in accordance with approved state requirements.
• Inform students concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, and academic progress.
• Other duties as assigned by the President, Executive Director of Workforce Development and/or Director of Adult Education.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree from a regionally accredited institution required.
• Minimum of two (2) years teaching experience in elementary education or above, required.
• Evidence of effective human relations skills and ability to relate to a variety of internal and external constituencies, required.

• Teaching experience in adult education at a postsecondary institution.
• Excellent oral, auditory, and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and other employees.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of multi-media and instructional technology.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a completed application through the online application systems to be considered for this position. Submission of a completed application packet is the responsibility of the applicant. To be considered for an interview, (only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment, incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview). The applicant must submit the following:

• A completed official College employment application
• A current resume
• Copy of unofficial or official transcripts. (Transcripts must confirm applicant meets educational requirements.)
• Employment verification of work experience, must be on company letterhead or form, signed by company administrator.

Sick Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50