Part-time Adult Education Instructor

POSITION

PURPOSE:

The Part-Time Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Instructor will perform a variety of classroom management duties in the efficient operation of an administrative capacity of the college. The Instructor will perform all instructional teaching, classroom management, and other duties associated with the Adult Education program.

GENERAL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Reports directly to and is responsible to the Program Coordinator and Director.

* Check and respond to AEL emails in a timely manner.

* Be familiar with rules and regulations of the Adult Education and Literacy programs as stated in the operating guide for Adult Education programs in Texas.

* Responsible for review of all monthly TEAMS (Texas Educating Adults Management Systems) data for students.

* Keep the Adult Education program updated on all concerns regarding site, classes, students, and TEAMS.

* Monitor student attendance and retention in class.

* Become certified to administer assessments as required by TWC (Texas Workforce Commission).

* Maintain active membership in TALAE (Texas Association for Literacy & Adult Education).

* Meet state and federal targets of performance.

* Acquire professional development hours required by TWC as outlined within the time frame requested by AEL.

* Attend AEL Commencement and all other special events.

* Perform classroom and paperwork duties as assigned.

* Turn in all paperwork in a timely manner.

* Create student lesson plans and provide a structured class schedule. Submit lesson plans weekly by deadline.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Demonstrate a spirit of team work.

* Must be proficient in classroom management, office management and have basic computer literacy skills. Must have good typing and keyboarding skills.

* Must have the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, administrators, and staff with the willingness to work in a cooperative way with others across multiple functions and departments.

* Must develop a thorough knowledge of the Adult Education policies and procedures and have the ability to use that information in various situations.

* Must be able to work in a busy environment with numerous interruptions.

* Demonstrate professionalism and ability to work independently and under pressure.

* Must be willing to work occasional weekends and nights.

POSITION

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

* Bachelor's Degree.

Preferred:

* Certified in Education.

* Bilingual in Spanish.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* Variances from regular working hours may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

* Busy working environment with numerous interruptions.

WORKING SITES:

* Navarro County

* Ellis County

* Kaufman County

* Rockwall County

SALARY: $23.00 per hour / up to 19 hrs. per week