GED Teacher

ADULT EDUCATION TEACHER

REPORTS TO: District Coordinator of Adult Education

PRIMARY FUNCTION

To provide an instructional program that will promote an understanding of content in accordance with program goals and curriculum.

CERTIFICATION / LICENSE

One or more Connecticut adult education teaching endorsement is required.

Adult Education courses and the required certification(s) are as follows:

· Adult Basic Education (ABE): External Diploma Program / Noncredit Mandated Programs (107)

· Adult English as a Second Language (ESL):

· Non-English Speaking Adults (088) and External Diploma Program / Noncredit Mandated Programs (107)

· Citizenship: External Diploma Program / Noncredit Mandated Programs (107)

· Credit Diploma (CDP): A specific content area endorsement and High School Credit Diploma Program (106)

· General Education Development (GED): External Diploma Program / Noncredit Mandated Programs (107)

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.

EXPERIENCE

• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Successful completion of College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) 100 Series Training required. This training will be provided, if not previously completed.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Develops and implements an instructional program consistent with the goals of the program.
• Demonstrates a knowledge, understanding and application of content in the curriculum.
• Provides students with opportunities to develop critical thinking and decision making skills affording opportunity for creative activity.
• Comprehensive understanding of College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS), Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) Competencies and/or English Language Proficiency Standards (ELP) as required by content area.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

· Prepares course syllabus outlining course content and expectations.

· Prepares and maintains written plans to meet individual needs and creative abilities of students.

· Develops and provides a minimum of one lesson per trimester related to careers in the content area (WIOA Work Force Innovation Opportunities Act).

· Employs a variety of teaching techniques through the use of diverse instructional materials.

· Assigns learning tasks that are purposeful and relevant to the understanding of content.

· Creates an atmosphere in which students feel free to express their views.

· Provide a learning environment supportive of intellectual risk-taking.

· Sets high expectations for student learning.

· Assesses individual and group needs and prescribes appropriate learning tasks.

· Establish the criteria for evaluation and uses tests to diagnose students’ progress and needs.

· Keep accurate records as required by Adult Education, District, State or Federal requirements.

· Confers with individual students relative to progress, recommendation reinforcement procedures and/or enrichment activities.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

· Promotes and contributes to Adult Education activities and programs.

· Follows procedures as established by the District Coordinator of Adult Education.

· Makes constructive use of personal evaluation.

· Keeps informed of developments in the field of content instruction.

EQUIPMENT

Must be able to use personal computer and other job-related equipment.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Infrequent travel.

SCHEDULE

• 21 hours per week total
• Monday–Thursday
• 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. AND 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• Plus 3 hours of prep time per week

SALARY

• Salary based on degree level and experience
• For 2026-2027, salaries range from $54,131 (Bachelors, Step 3) to $118,050 (Masters 60/PhD, Step 13)
• For salary schedules and contract information, please refer to the Local 871 Collective Bargaining Agreement 

BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Retirement Benefits may include CT TRB, Health/Life Insurance, 457(b) Savings Plan, and Sick Leave Pay-Out
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO aligned to Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Salary Advancement
• Workers’ Compensation
• FMLA/CT Paid Sick Leave