Part-Time ABE Program Instructor

Overview

Part-Time ABE Program Instructor -- . Possible Locations:
Middletown High School, Appoquinimink Library, or Route 9 Library and Innovation Center.

Reports to:

Principal/Adult Education Supervisor. Hours Per Week: 10-month position, 6-10 hours per week. Salary range:
The salary range for this role can be found in the Salary Scales.

Appoquinimink School District may require you to be trained in Safety-Care or a similar competency-based crisis prevention intervention training program as a condition of your continued employment.

Failure to meet or maintain any of the licensing or certification minimum qualifications listed in this posting may result in withdrawal of the job offer prior to employment or termination if already hired. The district reserves the right to assess compliance at any time. If deficiencies are identified, employees may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Additionally, any misrepresentation or failure to disclose relevant information during the hiring process may be grounds for immediate rescission of the offer or termination.

The following information describes the general nature and scope of the work for the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned as appropriate.

• Have the flexibility to work afternoons or evenings from either 3:15pm to 5:15pm or 5:00pm to 7:45pm depending on the program.
• Instruct in-school, out-of-school youths, and/or adults in academic content areas to meet Delaware High School graduation requirements or instruct ESL/ABE students to gain level improvements.
• Provide the appropriate educational opportunities and instruction for each student, according to their needs and abilities and specific enrollment program.
• If needed, prepare in advance appropriate lesson plans that match district and state curriculum expectations.
• Keep accurate records, tests, reports, etc. as required by Delaware Statutes and policies, Federal Regulations, and School Board Policy to demonstrate student performance.
• Establish and maintain good rapport and communication with students, school personnel, administrators, and parents.
• Establishes and maintains an equitable classroom atmosphere conducive to teaching and learning and plans and uses classroom time effectively.
• Uphold school regulations as identified in teacher and student handbook and supported by board policy.
• Work closely with counselors and staff to support students on pathway to graduation.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administration.

For new teachers, to be eligible for an interview, all applicants must be eligible for Delaware licensure and have passing Praxis I or CORE scores and Praxis II scores for the position for which you are applying.

• Must be eligible for State of Delaware Certification as a Secondary English, mathematics, social studies, science, or Spanish teacher, or Adult Education certification in ABE/ESL level(s).
• Special Education Experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Delaware State Content Standards, Assessment & Accountability.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills.

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and exchange ideas verbally. Must be able to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others. Normal cognitive abilities to learn, recall, and apply practices and policies are required. Frequently sit or remain stationary for long periods. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligibly to move objects.

The work is generally performed in a school environment and may require moving around the school and classroom.

• All persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
• Offer of employment requires: proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver’s License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the district provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with…