Adult Education/GED Instructor - Corrections, Full Time (ADM3180)

Hutchinson Community College•Hutchinson, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Hutchinson. As an on-site instructor, you will work closely with representatives of Hutchinson Correctional Facility (HCF) and the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC), following their policies and being responsive to student needs. You will conduct classes for students who need basic instruction in math, grammar, writing, and basic computer skills at HCF locations as assigned. You will collaborate with the Adult Education program coordinator in implementing curriculum and documenting student progress, which includes evaluating materials and teaching methods. You will be responsible for submitting appropriate paperwork, such as pre/posttests, referrals, GED ready scores, and student evaluations, to the program coordinator for quarterly reports and to meet deadlines in a timely manner. Additionally, you will attend staff development activities as assigned, arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully perform the responsibilities of the position. Compliance with HutchCC policies, practices, and procedures is required. You will establish and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, faculty, and other HutchCC stakeholders. You will assess student learning and application of course objectives and competencies. You will also design, develop, and maintain course curriculum, materials, assessments, and evaluations according to HutchCC and state standards, and in response to needs and trends. Secondary responsibilities include performing other duties as assigned by the Adult Education Coordinator or the Director of the Business and Industry Institute.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Teaching experience is strongly preferred
Valid Kansas driver’s license
Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills
Proven people-skills and able to develop effective working relationships with college personnel as well as correctional students
Strong written/oral communication and listening skills as well as organizational, decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal skills
Experience maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook
Visual acuity to view a computer terminal
Use appropriate judgment, tact, and courtesy in difficult situations
Ability to understand words and respond effectively/appropriately
Light/indoor work environment
Ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position
Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

preferred education background including education and/or social sciences

Responsibilities

Conduct classes for students who need basic instruction of math, grammar, writing and basic computer skills at HCF locations as assigned.
Work with the Adult Education program coordinator in implementing curriculum and documenting student progress.
Evaluate materials and teaching methods.
Submit appropriate paper work (pre/posttests, referrals, GED ready scores, and student evaluations) to program coordinator for quarterly reports and to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
Attend staff development activities as assigned.
Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully perform the responsibilities of the position.
Comply with HutchCC policies, practices, and procedures.
Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, faculty and other HutchCC stakeholders.
Assess student learning and application of course objectives and competencies.
Design, develop, and maintain course curriculum, materials, assessments, and evaluations according to HutchCC and state standards, and in response to needs and trends.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Adult Education Coordinator or the Director of the Business and Industry Institute.