What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ad Ed Instructional Specialist/ABE Instructor (Columbia Cty) position at Southern Arkansas University Tech?
JOB
POSITION SUMMARY The Adult Education Instructional Specialist works under general supervision and is responsible for developing, creating, evaluating curricula/program, instructing students in the classroom, and building relationships with business/industry. This position is governed by agency/institution policy. All SAU Tech employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in interpersonal behaviors and be committed to effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU Tech family requires a commitment to creating and cultivating caring environments through the intentional inclusion of all staff in student success efforts.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential Functions Statement(s) •Establish and build working relationships with community and business stakeholders in the community.•Keep abreast of changes in the workforce in program’s service area.•Provide instructional support to co-teachers and recommend the use of different or new teaching techniques, strategies, or tools appropriate to the needs of the learner including individual and group instruction. •Assess and discuss the curriculum standards with teachers, and create or improve existing curricula/programs.•Plan, organize, and conduct teacher trainings and workshops.•Provide individual, small or large group instruction for basic academic skills remediation (ABE/GED, WAGE™, IET). •Assign appropriate materials to help each student meet his or her goals, supplementing or finding alternate materials/instructional methods as needed based on learner goals, reflection and feedback, assessment results, and instructor observation.•Build rapport with students and explain program rules and procedures to students, discuss student goals and create an individualized plan toward meeting those goals; evaluate progress and adjust plan as needed.•Develop classroom-based and distance learning training courses, using needs assessments and skill level analyses. •Maintain student records and attendance records daily and\or weekly to ensure students are assessed and learning plans are updated in a timely manner.•Continuously evaluate class performance and provide input on program improvement•Keep professionally up-to-date in areas of instruction and complete required professional development hours. Participate in relevant professional development activities as set forth in professional development plan.•Apply research, knowledge, and skills from professional development opportunities to improve teaching practice in classroom. •Provide data and information for program reports as needed for meetings as requested•Attend state meetings/trainings, local meetings, and events as required•Actively participate in recruitment activities as required and retention activities as stated in the recruitment/retention policy •Cross train in all programs to be familiar with requirements and to be able to help students reach their goals•Adhere to all program policies•Perform other duties as assigned
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Supplemental Information: Application cannot be completed and submitted using a mobile device.Background check is required.SAU Tech offices are to be well-lit with artificial light.Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
POSITION SUMMARY The Adult Education Instructional Specialist works under general supervision and is responsible for developing, creating, evaluating curricula/program, instructing students in the classroom, and building relationships with business/industry. This position is governed by agency/institution policy. All SAU Tech employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in interpersonal behaviors and be committed to effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU Tech family requires a commitment to creating and cultivating caring environments through the intentional inclusion of all staff in student success efforts.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential Functions Statement(s) •Establish and build working relationships with community and business stakeholders in the community.•Keep abreast of changes in the workforce in program’s service area.•Provide instructional support to co-teachers and recommend the use of different or new teaching techniques, strategies, or tools appropriate to the needs of the learner including individual and group instruction. •Assess and discuss the curriculum standards with teachers, and create or improve existing curricula/programs.•Plan, organize, and conduct teacher trainings and workshops.•Provide individual, small or large group instruction for basic academic skills remediation (ABE/GED, WAGE™, IET). •Assign appropriate materials to help each student meet his or her goals, supplementing or finding alternate materials/instructional methods as needed based on learner goals, reflection and feedback, assessment results, and instructor observation.•Build rapport with students and explain program rules and procedures to students, discuss student goals and create an individualized plan toward meeting those goals; evaluate progress and adjust plan as needed.•Develop classroom-based and distance learning training courses, using needs assessments and skill level analyses. •Maintain student records and attendance records daily and\or weekly to ensure students are assessed and learning plans are updated in a timely manner.•Continuously evaluate class performance and provide input on program improvement•Keep professionally up-to-date in areas of instruction and complete required professional development hours. Participate in relevant professional development activities as set forth in professional development plan.•Apply research, knowledge, and skills from professional development opportunities to improve teaching practice in classroom. •Provide data and information for program reports as needed for meetings as requested•Attend state meetings/trainings, local meetings, and events as required•Actively participate in recruitment activities as required and retention activities as stated in the recruitment/retention policy •Cross train in all programs to be familiar with requirements and to be able to help students reach their goals•Adhere to all program policies•Perform other duties as assigned
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Supplemental Information: Application cannot be completed and submitted using a mobile device.Background check is required.SAU Tech offices are to be well-lit with artificial light.Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
