Part-Time Adult Education High School Credit Instructor (non-certified position)- Multiple Positions Available

Urbana School District 116

TITLE: Part-Time Adult Education High School Credit Instructor (non-certified position)- Multiple Positions Available

HOURS: 12-20 hours/week; daytime and evening hours available

SUPERVISOR: Director of Urbana Adult Education

SUPERVISES: N/A

JOB SUMMARY: The high school credit teacher will demonstrate the knowledge creativity organizational skills rapport-building and cultural understanding necessary to successfully implement a high school diploma/credit-based curriculum.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Develop educational plans with students to help them acquire the literacy and workforce skills necessary to earn their high school diploma and transition to a college or career pathway.
• Provide direct instruction to students as assigned by the director.
• Utilize instructional materials methods techniques and resources to assist students in acquiring basic literacy and mathematics skills while working to earn their high school diploma.
• Incorporate curriculum materials that will increase students knowledge of employability skills and responsible citizenship skills.
• Maintain accurate student records including grading attendance curricular needs career goals etc.
• Contact students as needed to encourage good attendance and be knowledgeable about reasons for students absences.
• Document student contacts/communication including information about student progress absences and social/emotional needs.
• Assist with student retention efforts.
• Assist with student assessment; maintain training as required to conduct standardized assessments.
• Maintain good communication with support staff and administration to help students remove barriers to good attendance and achievement of their goals.
• Attend staff meetings and other professional meetings as requested.
• Maintain a personal commitment to lifelong learning and enhancement of professional abilities.
• Communicate and collaborate with all adult education staff to increase awareness of program strengths needs and changes.
• Attend regional and state professional meetings as requested; acquire at least 12 hours of professional development per year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree in education or related field is required. Teacher certification is not required.
• Technology/digital literacy proficiency

EXPERIENCE

• Ability to select materials and methods appropriate to diverse physical emotional and cognitive characteristics of adult learners.
• Must demonstrate an ability to accept cultural and ethnic differences and adjust teaching techniques if necessary to create a non threatening atmosphere and foster freedom of expression.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Able to build rapport with students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs
• Classroom management
• Strong organization skills
• Knowledge of computer applications including Google applications and video conferencing platforms
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Standards-based curriculum development
• Peer observation and conferencing skills
• Knowledge of subject matter
• Planning for instruction
• Delivery of instruction
• Assessment of student performance

EVALUATION: To be completed by the Director using the districts evaluation instrument.

SALARY RANGE: $32/hour

START DATE: August 2025

NOTE: This is not a position within the collective bargaining agreement and is not an administrative position.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED: June 2022