Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors

Summary

Teach or instruct out-of-school youth in remedial education classes, preparatory classes for the HISET test. Teachers will use HiSET curriculum to offer differentiated learning plans for students in Science, Reading, Social Studies, Writing and Math. Work with a team to develop plans for each individual student.

Duties

• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.
• Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods in subjects, such as basic English language skills, life skills, and workforce entry skills.
• Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks, and partaking in career and post graduate sessions.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Provide information, guidance, and preparation for the HiSET examination.
• Assign and grade class work.
• Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
• Register, orient, and assess new students according to procedures.
• Prepare and implement support for students requiring extra help.
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students..
• Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promote learning, following approved curricula.
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
• Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.
• Collaborate with other teachers and professionals in the development of instructional programs.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
• Collaborate with Program Director on class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities.
• Select and schedule class times to ensure maximum attendance.

Requirements

• Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
• Monitor student performance.
• Plan educational activities.
• Apply multiple teaching methods.
• Maintain student records.
• Set up classroom materials or equipment.
• Develop instructional objectives.
• Encourage students.
• Follow rules or policies governing student behavior.
• Advise students on academic matters.
• Evaluate student work.
• Assign class work to students.
• Assess educational needs of students.
• Develop strategies or programs for students needing additional exposure to materials.
• Work with Program Director to set up tests to assess educational needs or progress.
• Prepare students to practice test.
• Evaluate student work.
• Create technology-based learning materials.
• Develop instructional objectives.
• Advise students on academic matters.
• Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.
• Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
• Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
• Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
• Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
• Plan educational activities.
• Document lesson plans.
• Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
• Select educational materials or equipment.
• Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
• Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
• Plan experiential learning activities.
• Schedule instructional activities.
• Write grant proposals.
• Assist students with special educational needs.
• Train staff members.
• Collaborate with other agencies and institutions to coordinate educational matters.
• Evaluate performance of educational staff.
• Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years Prior experience teaching teens
• Experience working with students who have had a hard time in school prior
• Ability to encourage and bring out assets in students
• Ability to navigate our Desktops/Outlook systems
• Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Publisher
• SAP
• Computer data input scanners
• Computerized testing software
• Desktop computers
• Digital video cameras
• Digital video disk DVD players
• Educational software
• Interactive whiteboards
• Laptop computers
• Liquid crystal display LCD projectors
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Overhead data projectors
• Personal computers
• Sound systems
• Tablet computers
• Television monitors
• Video cassette recorders VCR
• Videoconferencing equipment
• Web browser software
• Wireless presenters

Benefits

School Year Schedule
Health Care Plan for Employee 80% paid by employer
Access to Dental and Eye
403 B Retirement Plan
Generous PTO
Professional Development