Evening Hourly Science Instructor

At Salt Lake City School District educating children is our primary business.  Salt Lake City School District proudly employs four of the past seven Utah Teachers of the Year and the 2021 Utah School Nurse of the Year, and many of our schools have been recognized as Blue Ribbon Schools. At Salt Lake City School District, our strength is in our diversity.  Our 20,000 students include students from across the globe who speak over 80 different languages. Most of our students come to our District from historically underserved populations.  We invite you to join our world-class learning organization as we prepare our students for life, learning and citizenship.

As an hourly instructor, you will work with students in the Salt Lake City School District to personalize learning, strengthen critical thinking, and foster creativity. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues to ensure every student receives the necessary skills to prepare for life, learning, and citizenship beyond high school. 

Salt Lake City School District

Hourly Instructor - Science

Hourly Non-Contract

FTE: up to .2667 (16/hrs per week)

Anticipated Start Date: February 2022 

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

This position is not benefits eligible

Starting Wage:  $17/hour (86/L) for Bachelor’s degree, $34.07 (20/G) for valid Teaching license and Bachelor’s degree

SUMMARY:  The evening, hourly instructor meets the educational needs of our adult education students who are enrolled in high school completion classes through Horizonte Instruction and Training Center; develop lesson plans; model necessary skills; and provide a safe and optimal learning environment. 

This position is part time, Monday - Thursday from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm. This position reports to the principal or administrative designee. 

Essential Functions

1. Conducts classes, workshops and demonstrations for the purpose of teaching course content.
   1. Creates developmentally and linguistically appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
   2. Develops lessons that are accessible and culturally relevant based on individual students’ strengths, interest and needs.
2. Plan and schedule student learning activities, prepare instructional materials, lesson plans and related reports (e.g. attendance, anecdotal records, student progress reports, etc.).
3. Effectively monitor and supervise the work of adult students, evaluate results, and provide descriptive feedback to students and other stake holders in a variety of ways.
   1. Allow students different ways to demonstrate learning sensitive to multiple experiences and diversity, while holding high expectations.
   2. Assesses participant progress, participation and/or skills and provide regular participant feedback in support of learning outcomes.
4. Collaborate with school personnel to improve quality of participant outcomes, developing solutions and planning course offerings.
5. Address grievances, manage participant behavior and attendance to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
6. Provide for the individual needs of class participants (e.g. learning aids, supportive technology, assistance accessing facilities, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring participants maximize learning.
   1. Flexibility to work with students and stakeholders in a wide variety of circumstances and across a diverse group of individuals.
   2. Use a variety of available and appropriate technology and resources to support learning.
7. Provide student services during regular academic hours while maintaining regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements in an efficient and effective manner.
8. Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected substance abuse, etc.) in accordance with administrative and program policies, procedures, state and federal laws.
9. Maintain professional workplace etiquette and represents the department/district in a professional manner; communicate effectively and efficiently with diverse groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and positive working relationships with co-workers, students, parents, and other district employees.
10. Demonstrates adaptability and understanding of cultural differences in working in a diverse environment while coping with stressful situations related to students and maintaining confidentiality.
11. Perform other related duties, as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
12. Safe operation of office and job-related equipment.
13. Work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information and meeting deadlines.

Work Environment Requirements:

1. Risks found in the typical work environment which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations.
2. Driving to work locations
3. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work: however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, etc…

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in education, science, or a related field
2. Professional communication skills including, but not limited to: excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities; and empathetic listening and persuasive speaking skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Spanish Speaker:  speaks, reads, writes and understands spoken Spanish
2. Have a valid State of Utah Teacher License and a Science and an ESL endorsement for subjects taught, an Associate Educator License, or a license from out of state that is transferrable to Utah
3. Previous teaching experience

1. Experience with grade level/content PLC’s/data meetings for analysis of student data to inform instructional practices for highest student achievement
2. Knowledge of effective English Language Learners teaching practices; student social-emotional learning, accelerated/extended learning programs and special needs students, including laws and regulations of special education and 504 plans.
3. Familiarity with local community agencies, resources, and services.

Salary : $17