TxCHSE; GED Instructor - Pecos Extension Center

Position Status

Position Status Part Time

Department

Department Transitional Learning Center

General Summary

This is a part-time teaching position at the Odessa College Pecos Extension Center. The position will primarily function as a TxCHSE ( GED ) Instructor.

Specific Position Duties

• Conduct instruction using a classroom approach of teacher facilitation, group learning, class projects, and individual student work;
• Submit lesson plans which conform to College and Career Readiness Standards for Adults to the TxCHSE Coordinator in a timely manner;
• Create a classroom environment that promotes active learning;
• Ability to maintain a professional teacher/student productive relationship;
• Ability to work under high energy, high pressure situations;
• Implement a variety of instructional methods and techniques and make full use of technology available at the Odessa College TxCHSE Program;
• Make a substitute instruction plan for substitutes when appropriate;
• Evaluate students’ progress regularly;
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by Odessa College and the Texas Workforce Commission;
• Carry out all duties deemed necessary for the success of the program;
• Collaborate with other instructional coaches to create a positive learning culture;
• Function within the policies and administrative procedures of Odessa College;
• Keep up with new teaching methods and update teaching style to reflect changes;
• Skill in displaying empathy and a sincere desire to help others in helping themselves;
• Attend meetings and in-service training as required; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Texas Teaching Certificate
• Specialized training in best practices and differentiation of instruction
• Training in Contextualized Instruction
• Experience in Adult Basic Education, or related field;
• Proven teaching ability working with adults;

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Odessa College
201 W. University Blvd.
Odessa, Tx 79764