Adult Education Lead Instructor

Tennessee Board of RegentsJohnson City, TN
Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Adult Education Program Director, the Full-Time Instructor is responsible for assisting the Program Director in providing a program-wide educational atmosphere where adult students can fulfill their potential by earning a high school equivalency diploma and/or improving basic skills in math, language, science, social studies and reading and/or showing level gain through the six levels as defined by the National Reporting System (NRS). They assist with scheduling classes, creating instructional programs, and monitoring classroom instruction.

Requirements

  • One (1) year of teaching experience in secondary (9th – 12th grade), post-secondary, or adult education programs
  • Technology Skills: MS Office skills, Word, Excel, Outlook; digital records management systems; general operating systems and data information systems
  • Demonstrates the ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

  • Active Teacher’s License
  • Experience in Adult Education
  • Experience with Jobs4TN or a Data Management System
  • Experience with grading and interpreting TABE/OPT scores
  • Experience with ESL programs
  • Conversational ability or fluency in a second language

Responsibilities

  • Plan, teach, and evaluate student work
  • Remain current with all curriculum changes/additions as set forth by the Tennessee Division of Adult Education (DAE)
  • Implement and monitor classroom instructional activities to ensure a climate where students are actively engaged in a meaningful learning experience
  • Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement using the current curriculum developed by the DAE; provide training for these changes
  • Conduct and/or monitor staff in presenting Adult Education Orientation and Testing using TABE, CASAS and Official Practice Tests
  • Monitor teacher and staff record keeping ensuring that effective and efficient record keeping procedures are maintained through the CMA TS program
  • Promote a positive environment throughout the program so that students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
  • Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, staff, and community
  • Assume responsibility for meeting performance goals in courses and assist other teachers in meeting program-wide goals set by the National Reporting System (NRS)
  • Assist in administrative duties and scheduling courses as needed
  • Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students
  • Provide supervision of classes at off-site locations
  • Work with the Adult Ed Transition Coach and/or Career Coach to coordinate opportunities for students to dual-enroll in postsecondary education or training programs, and ensure students take advantage of these opportunities
  • Participate in local and state activities/staff development
  • Complete other assignments as directed by supervision

Benefits

  • Up to $47,160 annual salary, dependent on education and experience
  • Total Compensation Calculator found on the Northeast State Careers Page for a breakdown of the value of the benefits offered to employees of the college.
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