AdultEd GED Instructor (English/Social Studies) (Casual)

Job Description:

The AdultEd GED Instructor provides high-quality instruction to adult learners preparing for the GED test. The instructor creates a supportive, learner-centered environment that promotes academic achievement, persistence, and successful transition to post-secondary education, workforce training, and employment opportunities. Instruction includes reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, aligned with the GED College and Career Readiness Standards.

Program: Adult Education Program

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00-12:30 pm
Hourly Rate: $30.75 - $35.75 per hour based on teaching experience and other factors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
• Experience teaching adults, secondary students, or diverse learners.
• Knowledge of GED content areas and adult learning principles.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with instructional technology and online learning platforms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Instruction and Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-based GED instruction in face-to-face
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, cultural, and learning needs of adult learners.
• Integrate evidence-based instructional practices, including adult learning principles, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and digital literacy skills.
• Utilize formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and inform instruction.
• Prepare students for success on GED Ready practice tests and official GED examinations.
• Incorporate workforce readiness, critical thinking, problem-solving, and employability skills into instruction.

Student Support

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment that encourages student engagement and persistence.
• Assist students in setting educational and career goals through individualized learning plans.
• Collaborate with advisors, transition specialists, counselors, and community partners to address barriers to student success.
• Support student attendance, retention, and completion efforts.

Assessment and Data Management

• Administer and interpret approved adult education assessments.
• Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, and student performance records.
• Monitor student measurable skill gains and progress toward educational goals.
• Enter and maintain required student data in program management systems in a timely manner.

Program Participation

• Participate in staff meetings, professional development activities, and program improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop curriculum, share best practices, and strengthen instructional quality.
• Support recruitment, orientation, and student recognition events as needed.
• Adhere to all federal, state, local, and program policies and procedures.

Compensation:

• $30.75 - $35.75 per hour based on teaching experience and other factors

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.
• Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols.

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