Part-time Evening Adult Education and Literacy Instructor

Title: Part-time Evening Adult Education and Literacy Instructor

Term:Part-time/11 Month (approximately 6 hours per week)

Classification: Non-Exempt

Location: AEL Learning Center 123 S. Main

Monday & Wednesday nights from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Hourly Rate: $18.50

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required must attend online pre-certification workshops and Maintain 20 hours of professional development per year
• Must earn and maintain AEL instructor certification
• Ability to work effectively with adult learners from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to pass a background check;
• Teaching or tutoring experienced preferred
• Experience working with adult learnings preferred

Supervisory: No

Reports to: Director of Adult Education and Literacy

Code: 002.1614.6111..4.611

Job Number: 1194

Summary

The Adult Education & Literacy Instructor provides high-quality instruction to adult learners in basic skills high school equivalency preparation and career readiness. Instruction may be delivered one-on-one in small groups in person or remotely. The instructor supports student assessment orientation documentation and persistence while maintaining a welcoming student-centered learning environment

Job Goal: To help in the development and promotion of AEL and Franklin Technology Center Adult programs offered for adult students.

Essential Functions:

• Provide instruction in reading writing mathematics science social studies and workforce readiness in a multi-level adult classroom
• Deliver engaging active instruction using whole-group guided and independent practice
• Prepare learning plans that accommodate diverse learning styles and instructional levels
• Conduct student orientation enrollment assessment (pre- and post-testing) and related test proctoring in accordance with program and testing guidelines
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records and required documentation
• Support student goal-setting related to education employment and career pathways
• Transition instruction to virtual or blended formats when needed
• Participate in staff meetings professional development and required training
• Collaborate with AEL staff community partners and workforce agencies
• Assist with student follow-up retention and transitions to postsecondary education or employment
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Technology Skills:

• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to use online instructional platforms and student data systems
• Ability to operate standard office and classroom equipment

Other Job Functions:

• Supports the mission of Joplin Schools.
• Supports the value of education.
• Complies with the privacy rights of students.
• Safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Communicates effectively with all the members of the school district and community.
• Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Reacts to change productively.
• Keeps abreast of new information innovative ideas and techniques.
• Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes.
• Ensures that all activities conform to district state or federal guidelines.
• Exhibits dependability and punctuality in assigned duties; has consistent and regular attendance.

Physical Demands

The individual who hold this position is regularly required to walk hear and speak and must have close moderate and distance vision ability.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Conditions and Environment

The work environment is consistent with a typical office environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Experience:

IC