General Description:
An instructor in the Adult Education Program at Arkansas Baptist College Adult Education shall be a certified teacher who is knowledgeable in the principles and methodology of adult education. This individual shall demonstrate an ability to work well with students having various physical disabilities and/or special learning needs.
Qualifications:
Instructors must hold a current Arkansas Department of Education Teacher’s License. If not already certified in Adult Education, they must obtain the Adult Education certification within four years of the date of their initial employment as full–time instructors.
The specific job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following categories and descriptors.
Areas on instruction and associated duties include:
Classroom Management and Maintenance:
1. Communicate with other instructors, and office staff as needed to enroll students and to address students’ concerns.
2. Work one on one with students and in small groups.
3. Give orientations to include rules and expectations in the classrooms.
4. Administer and score the Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) to determine students’ academic grade levels and particular needs.
5. For GED students, administer the GED practice test to determine test readiness for the official GED.
6. Make student assignments using the appropriate curriculum materials.
7. Provide accommodations for students with special needs as necessary.
8. Shall maintain classroom discipline and establish an effective learning environment.
Completion of Individualized Educational Plan:
1. Collaborate with students to determine needs.
2. Identify long and short-term goals
3. Plan objectives to meet goals
4. Provide information on educational resources that will be needed to attain objectives.
5. Provide feedback to students on progress
6. Document student progress
Instructional Management:
Evaluation:
1. Pre-test using TABE or other testing Instrument when student enrolls.
2. Monitor students’ progress utilizing computer printouts, grading students’ papers, and observing skills.
3. Retest students regularly after no more than 40 hours of instruction.
4. Administer GED practice test to GED students.
Instruction:
1. Teach basic skill/concepts in reading, math, and language
2. Instruct in career and life planning
3. Develop Adult Learning Plan (ALP) for each student using TABE results and objectives from IDP.
4. Enroll students into appropriate curriculum materials for reading, math, language, and writing.
5. Be familiar with and provide computer–aided instruction utilizing Essentialed, Aztec, Pre-GED, or other software programs.
6. Provide individualized instruction using text or workbooks activities.
7. Utilize teaching methods including one-one-one instruction, small group activities, peer tutoring, and demonstration.
8. Establish connections between lessons studied and goals attained.
9. Convey expectations for classroom activities.
10. Other guidance for furthering post-secondary educational goals.
Record Keeping and Reports:
1. Retest students as required for NRS benchmarks.
2. Maintain student files as required
3. Keep accurate records of students’ attendance for LACES reports.
4. Conduct follow-up on students, and report achievements for inclusion in student records database.
5. Provide input for conferences or staffing for the purpose of student placement and program planning.
6. Record student progress
Clerical Responsibilities:
1. Prepare and organize files for instructional material
2. Maintain individual student files
3. Assist in inventorying and ordering textbooks, etc.
Professional Responsibilities:
1. Maintain current Teaching Certificate
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and philosophies of Adult Education.
3. Participate in continuing educational opportunities to maintain and improve instructional skills.
4. Obtain new skills by participating in workshops and conferences
5. Maintain a desirable learning climate by providing a clean, attractive classroom environment and providing necessary supplies and materials.
6. Maintain a safe, functional area by completing work orders as needed for equipment and classroom repairs.
7. Educate self on current events in Adult Education and WIOA
8. Maintain good relationships with referring agencies and other work contacts.
9. Perform other tasks as requested by Director or Coworkers.
10. Attend and complete training for Career Pathways
Reports to:
Adult Education faculty and staff members report to the Director of the Adult Education Program at Arkansas Baptist College Adult Education.
Must submit:
Cover Letter, Resume and Teaching License
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
