Adult Education Teacher Job Decatur area,Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

Employment Conditions

Continued employment is contingent upon funding. This position is not tenure eligible.

Salary

Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule D-3: $31,289 – $52,194 (9 months). An additional summer assignment may be available: $10,430 – $17,397 (3 months). Salary placement within this range is determined by academic credentials and documented years of full-time related work experience.

Responsibilities

Provide competent classroom instruction in the area of Adult Education and evaluate the progress of students in all classes according to institutional, departmental, and individual criteria.

Facilitate weekly orientation/intake sessions for new students, which include AM and PM sessions, alternating weekly.

Administer assessment instruments, such as TABE®, to diagnose, evaluate, and place adult learners in the proper educational functioning levels.

Link instruction to the learner’s academic needs determined by the results of valid, reliable assessments.

Serve as a resource instructor to direct and guide students to completion of their non-traditional high school diploma in the most efficient manner possible.

Administer Lightcast® Career Interest Inventory Assessments.

Administer Northstar® Digital Literacy Assessments.

Assist with the DHR A-RESET partnership program.

Develop an understanding of MAPs (Mobilizing Alabama’s Pathways) and provide an introduction of MAPs to students during orientation sessions.

Administer Work Keys for the Career Readiness Certificate.

Collect, maintain, and submit accurate class records including attendance, contact hours, and progress reports to appropriate offices.

Prepare or assist in the preparation of materials used in academic administration when requested.

Assist in the development of discipline‑specific student learning outcome objectives.

Analyze and interpret data related to student learning and provide feedback to the institution and students for the purpose of improving and expanding student learning.

Participate in scheduled in‑service activities, and other professional development activities related to adult education, earning a minimum of twelve (12) professional development hours annually.

Be prompt and punctual in reporting for work. Maintain assigned office hours.

Promote positive and productive relationships with service area businesses, industries, and agencies.

Perform all duties with professionalism.

Provide advice to the administration on matters pertaining to the Adult Education program.

Serve on committees engaged in furthering the work of the institution when appointed or when elected.

Become familiar with institutional policies and procedures as outlined in the College Catalog, Personnel Handbook, and ACCS Board Policy; and in accordance with the Adult Education State Plan and follow such policies and procedures.

Perform other appropriate professional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.

A minimum of one (1) year teaching experience at an accredited institution is required.

Documented evidence in the proficiency of use of internet, e‑mail, and computer software programs (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc.) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching or training in an adult education or industry setting.

Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Proficiency in the use of current educational technologies in the classroom and willingness to develop and teach web‑based courses.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Ability to deal effectively with students, other employees, and the public.

Commitment to all students, including those of diverse ages, cultures and ethnic backgrounds.

Ability to conduct individual and small group instruction.

Successful problem‑solving skills.

Conscientious‑ care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job.

Initiative- respond to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work.

A focus on details.

Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning.

Willingness to maintain flexibility to meet student needs.

A positive attitude regardless of…