Adult Education Teacher; General Job Delaware area,Ohio USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Adult Education Teacher (General Application)
Delaware Area Career Center

Title:
Adult Education Teacher

(Areas: Fire, EMT, Welding, Motorcycle Ohio, Customized Training, Other)

Reports to:
Program Coordinator/Director of Adult Education

Work Schedule:
Part-Time As Needed

Primary Job Function:

The Delaware Area Career Center Adult Education Teacher is responsible for planning and developing student skills sufficient to qualify them for entry-level employment. The Adult Ed teacher will help students identify goals and make appropriate choices. This is done through student-faculty engagement, fostering cooperation between classmates, active listening, timely feedback, high expectations and respecting diverse talents and learning styles of all students and other colleagues.

This job description is a comprehensive list of essential functions. Essential functions are job duties a staff member must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Ohio Teacher's License or Adult Education Permit
Licenses approved by Ohio Department of Education for the purpose of teaching Adult Education

Students & Learning:

Adult Education teachers believe every student can learn and that all students can master technical skills with appropriate differentiation and intervention.
Adult Education teachers will implement teaching best practices based on the needs of adult learners
Adult Education teachers set quantifiable learning outcomes for students and hold students accountable for meeting those outcomes
Adult Education teachers work with the Director of Adult Education and or Coordinator to promote career/technical training programs
Adult Education teachers work to provide technical and trade pathways for students.
Adult Education teachers produce measurable growth in student achievement.
Adult Education teachers recognize individual differences in students and adjust practices accordingly.

Knowledge & Pedagogy:

Adult Education teachers understand the subject area content and how knowledge in the subject field is created, organized, and may be linked to other disciplines
Adult Education teachers demonstrate subject area knowledge and convey the knowledge clearly to students
Adult Education teachers use comprehensive planning skills to design effective instruction
Adult Education teachers monitor workforce trends and training needs. They evaluate the relevance of new technology

Classroom Environment:

Adult Education teachers maintain a classroom environment appropriate and engaging for adult learners
Adult Education teachers will provide instruction that is appropriately paced and directed to specific occupational skills
Adult Education teachers will instruct students in appropriate job-seeking and retention skills
Adult Education teachers engage students in complex problem-solving and the exploring of ideas and issues in classroom activities
Adult Education teachers create a classroom climate that promotes openness, mutual respect, support, and inquiry. This should be done through:

Fostering strong student-teacher relationships
Promoting cooperation among students
Active listening
Providing prompt feedback
Placing an emphasis on high expectations
Respecting the diverse talents of students as well as diverse ways of learning

Student Assessment:

Adult Education teachers will evaluate student progress and prepare necessary progress reports
Adult Education teachers will provide assessments of student job readiness
Adult Education teachers will guide students in making career-related decisions
Adult Education teachers will assist in finding job placement for students who have been assessed as ready for job placement

Professional Responsibilities:

Adult Education teachers are committed to continuous self-improvement and professional development
Adult Education teachers will stay current with the latest vocational and trade updates for the assigned subjects
Adult Education teachers will serve as an informational resource for students, district personnel and community organizations
Adult Education teachers are responsible for submitting all reports and documentation to the appropriate department as required by the district
Adult Education teachers will develop and maintain business and industry contacts
Adult Education teachers understand and support the vision, mission, and goals of DACC, and serve as an ambassador for DACC
Adult Education teachers view him/herself as a leader in the educational community
Teachers are responsible for enforcing applicable Ohio Revised Codes
Teachers are responsible for respecting personal privacy and maintaining confidentiality
Adult Education teachers are responsible for planning and using appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and resources for e-learning according to guidelines established by DACC

Ensuring Student Safety:

Employees shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of students and student property. Employees shall discharge their duties and responsibilities to students and property according to the…