Seeking an Adult Education Teacher

INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Adult education learning (AEL & ESL) TEACHER

Qualifications:
Four (4) year degree
AEL Teacher/Substitute Certification through DESE
Must work flexible hours
Must attend 20 hours of Professional Development annually to maintain certification
Must participate in a 2-year mentoring program

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to:
Coordinator of Adult and Community Education

Job Goal:
To provide instruction to adults in the areas of literacy, high school equivalency and English as a second language.

Performance Responsibilities:
Manage class site independently
Create daily lesson plans based on student deficit areas
Provide accommodation and differentiated instruction when needed
Ability to instruct students in Math, English and Writing at the High School Equivalency level
Manage documentation for the class site, including student hours, testing information and student assignments
Instructor will identify and respond to learners individual and group needs, interests and goals when conducting class
Instructor will create a physical and interpersonal climate that is conducive to learning by drawing on adult learning theory, knowledge of learners’ cultures and interpersonal dynamics
Instructor will use technology systems in class and as a management tool
Instructor will work variable hours and days (including evenings)
Instructor will become familiar with the High School Equivalency Exam and be able to target instruction to meet the students’ needs
Instructor will be responsible for the retention and progression level of their site to meet all Federal Targets

Terms of Employment:
The AEL Substitute will be employed for a 42-46 week position. The salary and the work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the AEL Teacher Evaluation