Adult Education – ABE/GED®- (Part-time) – (Grant Funded Position)

Job title: Adult Education – ABE/GED®- (Part-time) – (Grant Funded Position)

Job description: JOB STATUS: UNTIL FILLED

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field required. Candidate must have experience using nontraditional teaching methods, preferably in an adult environment. Must be able to teach at the pace of students and be able to work with students one-on-one or in large or small groups. Must demonstrate a commitment and ability to serve a diverse community, including low-income families. Self-motivated and able to work at a standalone satellite site in Richmond or the surrounding area. Ability to manage and maintain a professional classroom, providing instruction to adult participants whose basic skills range from the third grade to the twelfth grade level. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel for completing lesson plan and attendance forms required. Possess working skills in the use of technology to deliver Distance Education instruction, communicate via e-mail and teach basic computer skills to the adult learner. Maintain Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) certification as mandated by VDOE.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: Maintains a professional classroom with effective classroom management. Provides instruction in ABE and GED® to participants whose basic skills range from the third to the twelfth grade level. Prepares lesson plans which incorporate critical-thinking, problem-solving, and test-taking skills. Incorporates a variety of audio visual materials and real life materials such as newspapers, catalogs, books and maps. Administers assessments in accordance with the staff calendar and instructor manual. Teaches to skill deficits as outlined by TABE and Official Practice Test prescriptions. Incorporates computer assisted instruction in teaching methods and promotes basic computer literacy. Maintains educational files and student portfolios for each participant, including placement tests/scores, post test scores, and work samples. Submits attendance and lesson plans as outlined on the staff calendar. Maintains attendance and other student records and tracks hours of instruction using the ASPD and other forms. Develops and implements retention strategies and share these with Program Manager to promote greater completion of participant goals. Attends mandatory regional staff trainings which include two Saturday trainings each year. Engages in professional development opportunities to enhance skills. Maintains a working email and checks messages on a regular basis. Uses the inventory book to sign out instructional aids including classroom sets of books, laptops, workbooks, manipulatives, document camera and calculators. Performs other related duties as assigned.

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK: Duties performed typically in a school setting. Performs professional work providing teaching and/or training services to students in a specialized subject. Work requires frequent standing, sitting, walking and light lifting up to 10 pounds. Effective verbal and written communication skills for expressing or exchanging ideas, hearing to perceive information at a normal spoken word level and visual acuity for preparing and analyzing written or computer data.

Hours – Various

REPORTS TO: GED Lead Instructor

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an on-line application. Please access website at: www.rvaschools.net

When completing your application, include two email addresses of your professional references or upload letters of references. A combination of one professional reference email address and one letter are accepted. Richmond City Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, tuberculosis screening and drug/alcohol testing as a condition of employment. EOE.

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Based on available Grant Funds.

This is a grant funded position and is contingent upon availability of funds.

START DATE: Based on School Board approval

Job Title : Adult Education – ABE/GED®- (Part-time) – (Grant Funded Position)

Primary Location : Richmond Alternative School

Salary Range : $30.55 – $30.55 / Per Hour

Shift Type : Part-Time

Company: Richmond Public Schools

Expected salary: $30.55 per hour

Location: Richmond, BC

Job date: Wed, 12 May 2021 06:03:52 GMT