Adult Education GED Instructor (Grant Funded)

Adult Education Part-Time GED Teacher

Contract: 34 weeks

Reports To: Director

Location: The Linking Center, Pullman, MI

Wages and hours: Tuesday and Wednesday from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm @ $30/hr for 34 weeks (grant-funded position) If offered the position must apply through EduStaff. No Benefits. Evening hours required.

POSITION SUMMARY: GED Instructor provides innovative and motivating classroom instruction to students in the areas of math, science, writing, reading, and social studies in their preparation of the computer-based GED test. Help students develop and apply critical thinking, problem-solving, information processing and communication skills. Evaluate students to determine progress and preparation for the formal testing process. Work in collaboration with other Adult Education staff to help prepare students for successful post-secondary transition and job preparation.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current Michigan teaching certificate mandatory.

2. Instructional proficiency in the areas of mathematics, reading and writing.

3. Strong interpersonal skills.

4. Ability to use techniques for individualized instruction.

5. Experience working in an educational environment with knowledge of adult learning.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA.

1. Establish and maintain a classroom environment conducive to student learning.

2. Provide individualized and classroom instruction in all content areas.

3. Evaluate student progress through GED practice testing, and CASAS testing.

4. Use computers as an aid to instruction and remediation, and for monitoring student progress.

5. Develop strategies to incorporate current issues as a method of instruction.

6. Maintain records for documenting student progress as required for program evaluation.

7. Possess computer literacy and record keeping skills.

8. Attendance required for all scheduled classes.

9. Duties as otherwise assigned

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Read, write and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, students and administrators Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Add, subtract, and multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

REASONING ABILITY: Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Work with adults of diverse cultural backgrounds Develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT:

Michelle Luyk, Director

michelleluyk@alleganps.org

269-673-5433 ext. 3055

Allegan Public Schools complies with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, political belief, disability, handicap, or any other legally protected characteristic - in all of its programs and in employment. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Superintendent, 550 Fifth St, Allegan, MI 49010 or by phone at (269) 673-5431.