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Bilingual Adult Education

Teacher; Adult Basic Education​/GED

Job in Suffolk, Virginia, 23437, USA
Listing for: Suffolk County Sheriff's Department
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Bilingual, Adult Education
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Teacher (Adult Basic Education/GED)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Adult Basic Education Teacher provides group or individual self‑paced instruction to adult resident learners. Computer assisted instruction will be utilized as appropriate. Teachers are required to align the curriculum to the ABE frameworks, maintain student assessment information, track student progress, identify educational needs and work with students to update goals throughout the year. Teachers need to maintain records, track data and assist with reporting to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

SUPERVISION

RECEIVED

Reports to the Director of Education

Supervision exercised: NONE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Considerable knowledge required of:
    • Community resources and programs available to aid residents.
    • Practice and procedures of teaching.
    • Individual emotional and behavioral patterns and impact of cultural, racial, educational and economic factors in society.
  • Working knowledge of department policies; knowledge of education, classification and therapeutic processes preferable but not required.
  • Considerable ability to:
    • Listen tentatively and work efficiently with residents.
    • Maintain harmonious relationships with staff, community, agencies and residents.
    • Recognize specific education and substance abuse tendencies.
  • Bachelor's degree in education; psychology or sociology and a valid Massachusetts Teacher's Certificate is required.
  • Atleast one year of full time or equivalent part‑time experience in the area of reading, mathematics and ABE preferred.
  • Computer experience is required. Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Excel preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills essential.
  • Must be willing and able to work (2) evening per week.
    • ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Instruct residents in assigned material in a classroom setting, including instructing residents on subject matter, reading and commenting on residents, work and interacting with residents during class.
  • Regular, punctual and predictable attendance at assigned workplace, assigned class periods and at scheduled meetings.
  • Knowledge of, compliance with, and enforcement of Department policies and procedures.
  • Compliance with security procedures.
  • Obeying of moderately complex oral and written orders.
  • Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Able to independently initiate a project, execute the necessary steps, and complete in a timely and effective manner.
  • Deal calmly and effectively with stressful situations, including emergencies; and
  • Exercise good judgment.
    • MINIMUM

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Sit or stand periodically for 8 hours
  • Lift up to 5 pounds
  • Carry up to 5 pounds
  • Climb stairs occasionally
  • Walk short distance
    • ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

    Participation in mandatory training

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