ABE/GED Jail Instructor
Newport News Public Schools•Newport News, VA
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About The Position
The Adult Basic Education/GED® teacher is responsible for a multi-level class of adult learners. Position is responsible for instructing a cohort of at least 15 adult learners in reading, writing, and mathematical content knowledge to improve basic skills and/or prepare for a GED® credential.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field.
- Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Must possess excellent organizational,planning, and human relations skills.
- Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with adult learners, specialists, program managers, school administration, and business/community partner agencies.
- Individual must possess knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment appropriate for instructing adult learners in obtaining a GED®, Career Readiness Certificate, and Digital Literacy credentials.
- Must demonstrate a commitment and ability to serve a diverse community, including low-income families and English language learners.
- Self-motivated and able to work at a standalone satellite site.
- Ability to manage and maintain a professional classroom, providing instruction to adult participants whose basic skills are below the twelfth grade level.
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching adult students is preferred.
- Strong Math and Science background preferred.
Responsibilities
- Planning and implementation of instructional activities for a cohort of adult learners preparing for a GED®, Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), Digital Literacy, and Workforce skills in a correctional facility.
- Administer assessments in accordance with vendor guidelines and VADOE policies.
- Collaborate with regional staff to plan a contextualized curriculum.
- Develop program timeline and weekly instructional schedule for learner persistence.
- Maintain accurate data and student records using the VADOE Adult Student Profile Document (ASPD).
- Participates in staff development activities, staff meetings and curriculum development activities as required or assigned.
- Performs related work as assigned.
