Adult Education GED and Diploma Instructor

Sparta Area School District • Sparta, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Teaching in one or more of the content areas to prepare adult students to gain English language proficiency, pass the GED subject area tests, and facilitate high school diploma course completion. Seeking full-time and/or part-time candidates for satellite locations in Comstock Park and/or Grand Rapids; evening hours required (4pm-8pm) for a minimum of two nights Monday through Thursday; programming runs July through May.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in any content area; Secondary level certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to complete hourly, daily and contractual rates.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to establish and effective relationships with students and peers; skill in oral and written communication.
• Computer skills on either Windows or MAC platform, as well as Chromebooks and mobile devices.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students using various teaching methods
• Prepare course objectives and outline for course study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school and be able to show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Follow registration guidelines for enrolling students.
• Administer CASAS assessments to evaluate student progress, record and analyze results, and issue reports to inform students of progress.
• Maintain attendance and contact records for students.
• Communicate with students to discuss student progress, barriers to success, and review and update individualized adult learning plans.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervising administrator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level