What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Ed. Teacher at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority position at Amherst Education Center?
Adult Ed. Teacher at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority
TITLE: Teacher
Position: Part-time teacher for a local AEFLA (Adult Education) funded program within Region 11. The position is responsible for duties related to teaching a GED prep class, and for planning, implementing, and monitoring the instructional program for adult learners needing to improve basic reading, writing, math skills, work readiness and career pathways, and preparing to enter post-secondary education/training or the workforce. The position is also responsible for assessment, goal-setting, post-testing, and data collection for the program as reported to partners and the local and regional office.
Minimum Qualifications: Must possess a Bachelor’s degree, teaching license and experience, or an adult education certification. Must have the ability to communicate effectively, have excellent organizational, planning, and human relations skills; must have good knowledge of content, curriculum, assessments, instructional practices, and materials, appropriate for instructing adult learners, improving basic skills and contextualized instruction. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with adult learners, other professional staff, and community partners/employers.
Reports to: Local Coordinator – Amherst
Site Locations: Amherst County Adult Detention Center and Lynchburg Adult Detention Center
Essential Duties:
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Plans, implements, and monitors contextualized instructional activities for adult learners: college and career readiness, success skills, and to improve basic skills
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Help establish and support student and program goals and responsibilities
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Provide a positive adult education learning environment and promote lifelong learning
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Plan, design, and deliver learner-centered instruction that is contextualized for the healthcare field using the College and Career Readiness Standards for Adults
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Facilitate and assess student learning and monitor progress
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Maintains appropriate records and data for all programs within the domain of the VA OCTAE grants.
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Attend regional professional development trainings
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Completes publisher certifications (TABE & CASAS) as required
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Completes Prison Rape Education Awareness (PREA) training
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Work with Re-entry Coordinator to transition students back into communities and to reduce recidivism
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Performs related work as assigned
Salary: Grant funded, part-time position (morning and afternoons), 20 hours a week, at $28/hour
FLSA Status: Exempt
Amherst County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $28