High School Equivalency; HiSET​/GED Teacher

Position: High School Equivalency (HiSET/GED) Teacher

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Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and either transcript conferring highest degree or Valid Oklahoma Teacher’s Certificate using "Other Document". Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

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Position Information

Classification

Title:

Temporary Non-Exempt

Working Title:

(No title specified)

Datatel Position A

Annual

Hours:

As needed or assigned not to exceed 25 hours per week or 1000 hours in a fiscal year.

Placement Range: $23.00 per hour

Position Type:
Temporary Part-time

Job Category:
Non-Exempt

Reports To:

High School Equivalency Coordinator

Valid Oklahoma Teacher’s Certificate OR Master’s Degree.

General Description:

High School Equivalency teachers will assist adults to acquire and develop literacy and numeracy skills; to acquire the necessary academic prerequisites to access further post‑secondary education and skill training opportunities, or employment and workplace training opportunities; to increase educational levels for purposes of self‑improvement; to learn and develop living and social skills; and/or to acquire and develop English language skills.

This appointment is contingent upon availability of grant or contract funds. If the funds from the grant or contract that provide funding for this appointment are no longer available, this appointment may be terminated without cause upon written notice to the employee.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Be detail-oriented.
• Have a respectful and encouraging demeanor toward students.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

GENERAL

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary work. The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

PHYSICAL

ACTIVITIES:

This position requires the person to frequently communicate with colleagues and students to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES (continued):
This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.

VISUAL ACUITY:
This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position performs the essential functions in an indoor, classroom or office setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience.

Required Training

(None specified)

Work Hours

Day, evening and/or weekend hours as required by course assignment.

Job Duties (Position Specific)

• Teach literacy and how it relates to the adult’s role as a worker, parent and citizen.
• Provide successful teaching strategies and appropriate accommodations for adults with Learning Disabilities and Special Learning Needs.
• Use technology in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Administer Standardized Official HSE Practice Tests.
• Serve people in the community who are most in need of literacy services, including those adults who have low incomes or minimal literacy skills.
• Make learning student-centered and relevant to the individual student’s goals.
• Be at the classroom site at least 15 minutes before class is to begin.
• Engage in active teaching strategies which emphasize problem-solving skills and relate learning to the student’s prior experiences and knowledge.
• Follow an established course outline and schedule for class…