Under the general direction and supervision of the Assistant Director, Adult Education, (Area) the Adjunct Instructor, Adult Education, ESL/ABE/GED® is responsible for supporting students’ English as a Second Language, Reading and Math skills, development through the 12th-grade level and supporting students’ attempts to complete GED® credential. The goal is to help students prepare for a career and post-secondary competency through individualized classroom and/or online instruction by developing data- and needs-driven individual learning plans.

The Adjunct Instructor, Adult Education, ESL/ABE/GED® is responsible for supporting up to 20 students as they use in-class, text-based, and/or online programs to build English, Math, and Reading skills. They create individual learning plans, introduce students to text-based and online study programs, monitor progress, measure students’ progress every 40 hours, and support students in and out of class to achieve learning goals.

This is a part-time temporary position, with a 6-10-hour workweek. Paid assessment and Adult Education training are available and required. This position is located in Plattsmouth, NE.

• Provide program expectations to all students upon student entry into the class.

• Develop individualized support and educational planning based on students’ assessment results and goals for study.
  • Use data from CASAS pre- measurement of skills and post-measurement of progress to guide students to targeted individualized supports such as text-based and online materials.

• Support students with appropriate advice regarding studies and learning.
  • Advise students about materials and information that may be useful to their improvement including course adjustments, additional resources, etc.

• Maintain accurate records and participate in retention efforts.
  • Complete student attendance in a timely manner. Encourage and instruct students on how to keep accurate records such as student attendance sign-in sheets. Reach out to students who are not attending and record contacts.

• Arrange or proctor pre- and post-testing for students.
  • When alerted, arrange or provide CASAS testing for students and review results upon completion.

• Support students’ preparation for GED® assessments.
  • Provide support for scheduling assessments with myGED.com, and request vouchers from the ABE/ASE/GED® program assistant for practice tests and general tests.

• Instruct and support ESL, Math, and Reading needs.
  • Be prepared to assist and instruct students on ESL, Reading skill,s and Math knowledge at the K-12 level as needed by the student. Support and enhance text- and online-based explanations and activities for student mastery. Make materials recommendations and adjustments to meet student learning needs.

• Maintain and report a minimum of 8 hours of professional development annually.
  • Complete state- and program-required professional development. Attend mandatory program in-service and meetings. Read and act upon program emails and meetings with updates and information.

Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

• May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.\

• Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.

• Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.

• Knowledge about instructing adults, secondary students, adult education, and/or working with adult education

• Use of computers such as online learning programs, email, shared digital information, computer-aided instruction, and audio-visual communication software

• Ability to instruct in and clarify English, Math, and Language Arts from K-12 levels.

• Knowledge about instructing non-native speakers of English.

• Knowledge of working in multi-lingual classrooms.

• Knowledge of working in multi-level classrooms.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, in person, and on the phone.

• The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds for short distances and move tables, chairs, and media equipment when necessary.

• The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.