Pool-Teacher-Adult Education

Position: Applicant Pool-Teacher-Adult Education
Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Adult Education Teacher

EMPLOYMENT

LOCATION:

Educational Services Center and various satellite locations

CALENDAR DAY:

Various

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs difficult professional work providing teaching and/or training services to students in general instruction or in a specialized subject or assigned group of subjects, motivating students to develop skill in assigned subject matters; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Limited supervision may be exercised over assigned paraprofessionals.
• Teaching in an adult education or adult vocational instructional program and class environment favorable to learning; teaching a broad range of subjects or specialized subject matter(s); teaching special needs students; motivating students to achieve maximum potential;
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials;
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences;
• Integrates subject area content and technology;
• Instructs students in area(s) of specialization and subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district and Office of Adult Education and Family Literacy;
• Adapts teaching materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students;
• Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions;
• Assesses and evaluates needs of students; provides instruction in individual or group sessions; establishes and maintains standards of behavior;
• Identifies student needs; assists with assessment of needs;
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with established procedures;
• Encourages students to think independently, develop and express original ideas;
• Evaluates students' progress; maintains appropriate records; prepares progress reports;
• Communicates with students and student counselors through conferences and other means;
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education and self-selected professional books and instructional materials;
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional materials;
• Attends state staff development meetings and conferences;
• Participates in curriculum development programs, faculty committees and student activity sponsorship as required;
• Performs related tasks as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university within an acceptable field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of subject(s) taught; thorough knowledge of elementary, secondary or special education principles, practices and procedures;
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching;
• Thorough knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures;
• Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior;
• Ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents.
• Possession of or ability to acquire appropriate license(s), certificate(s), and/or endorsement(s) for position as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board.

WORKING CONDITIONS &

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Working conditions:
• Essential:
• This is light work.
• Exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.
• Exertion of up to 20 pounds of force.
• Work requires stooping.
• Work requires kneeling.
• Work requires reaching.
• Work requires standing.
• Work requires walking.
• Work requires pushing.
• Work requires pulling.
• Work requires lifting.
• Work requires repetitive motions.
• Vocal communication required to convey instructions.
• Spoken word required for expressing/exchanging ideas.
• Hearing required to perceive information at normal levels.
• Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing data.
• Subject to inside environmental conditions.
• Subject to outside environmental conditions.
• Subject to noise.

Application Procedure:
Your application will remain active for one calendar year in which you apply. You may edit your profile by logging back into the online application system. Include any changes in address or telephone number.