Instructor 111 - 7314 - Adult Education (part-time

Instructor III

This is a part-time position for the  school year for 4 - 10 hrs/week primarily to teach GED preparation (Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Mathematics) at the Grayson County Learning Center during the evening (3 - 7 pm CT) in Leitchfield. Instructor may add additional hours if willing to teach Serv Safe Safe Food Handling at the Grayson County Detention Center.

Instructor must score within NRS Level 6 on the TABE 13/14 (A) in Reading and Mathematics.

Basic Function:
Assist in the implementation of education programs by providing comprehensive assessments, evaluations and instruction to meet the needs of parents and children including home visitation and instruction; provide leadership and assistance to support functions with a minimum of supervision.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
The levels of instructor are distinguished by independence of action and degree of judgment exercised. The Instructor III provides leadership as well as assisting in program design. The Instructor I receives closer supervision while Instructor II provides assistance to others and serves as a resource.

Representative Duties/

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the implementation of education programs by providing comprehensive assessments, evaluations, and instruction to meet the needs of parents and children including home visitation and instruction; provide leadership and assistance to support functions with a minimum of supervision.
• Implement a comprehensive education program for eligible participants.
• Provide instruction, counseling, appropriate learning materials and experiences for the participants and provide continuous evaluation of students progress and achievement.
• Plan and implement parent and child interactions and activities.
• Provide and arrange adult supports, activities and sessions.
• Plan and implement a parent involvement program which includes home visitation as appropriate.
• Promote program, interpret purpose of program to potential clients and interested persons in the community.
• Maintain accurate records on the program and provide data to appropriate personnel.
• Plan regularly with staff and participate in appropriate school meetings and activities.
• Comply with policies, rules and regulations of the School District and State or federal regulatory agencies where appropriate.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Basic learning theory applicable to the group served.
• Students with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.
• Basic subjects taught in District schools including arithmetic, reading, writing, grammar and spelling.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Applicable sections of Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws.
• Health and safety regulations.

Ability to:

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Provide instruction working with children and parents with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.
• Monitor and evaluate students progress.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain routine records.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Plan and organize work.

Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree and three years successful teaching experience at the level of an Instructor I.

Licenses and Other Requirements:
Education levels increase as required by the assignment and are recognized accordingly on the salary schedule.