Adult Education Special Instructor

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College is seeking an Adult Education Special Instructor to provide instruction and support to students in adult basic education programs. This role involves classroom management, individualized educational planning, instructional delivery, record keeping, and professional development. The instructor will teach basic skills in reading, math, and language, as well as career and life planning, utilizing various curriculum materials and computer-aided instruction. The position requires collaboration with students, staff, and referring agencies to ensure student success and program effectiveness.

Requirements

• Current Arkansas Standard Teacher’s License in an area taught in adult education.
• A Bachelor's degree or higher in education or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience.
• Must obtain the adult education endorsement within 3 years of initial hire date as a full time Instructor.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• If not already certified in Adult Education, they must obtain the Adult Education endorsement within three years of the date of their initial employment as full–time instructors.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with instructors and office staff for student enrollment and concerns.
• Work one-on-one and in small groups with students.
• Provide orientations covering rules and expectations.
• Administer and score the Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) to determine academic levels and needs.
• Administer the GED practice test for GED students to determine test readiness.
• Make student assignments using appropriate curriculum materials.
• Provide accommodations for students with special needs.
• Maintain classroom discipline and establish an effective learning environment.
• Collaborate with students to determine needs, identify goals, and plan objectives.
• Provide information on educational resources needed to attain objectives.
• Provide feedback to students on progress.
• Document student progress.
• Pre-test students using TABE or other instruments upon enrollment.
• Monitor student progress through computer printouts, grading, and observation.
• Retest students regularly after no more than 40 hours of instruction.
• Teach basic skills/concepts in reading, math, and language.
• Instruct in career and life planning.
• Develop an Adult Learning Plan (ALP) for each student.
• Enroll students into appropriate curriculum materials.
• Provide computer-aided instruction using Essential Ed, Aztec, Pre-GED, or other software.
• Provide individualized instruction using text or workbook activities.
• Utilize teaching methods including one-on-one instruction, small group activities, peer tutoring, and demonstration.
• Establish connections between lessons studied and goals attained.
• Convey expectations for classroom activities.
• Provide guidance for furthering post-secondary educational goals.
• Retest students as required for NRS benchmarks.
• Maintain student files as required.
• Keep accurate records of students’ attendance for LACES reports.
• Conduct follow-up on students and report achievements.
• Provide input for conferences or staffing for student placement and program planning.
• Record student progress.
• Prepare and organize files for instructional material.
• Maintain individual student files.
• Assist in inventorying and ordering textbooks.
• Maintain current Teaching Certificate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and philosophies of Adult Education.
• Participate in continuing educational opportunities to maintain and improve instructional skills.
• Obtain new skills by participating in workshops and conferences.
• Maintain a desirable learning climate by providing a clean, attractive classroom environment and necessary supplies.
• Maintain a safe, functional area by completing work orders for equipment and classroom repairs.
• Educate self on current events in Adult Education and WIOA.
• Maintain good relationships with referring agencies and other work contacts.
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Director or Coworkers.
• Attend and complete training for Career Pathway.

Benefits

• The UA System provides access to academic and professional education, and develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students, staff and faculty.
• The system further promotes an atmosphere of excellence that honors the heritage and diversity of our state and nation.
• It provides students, researchers and professionals with tools to promote responsible stewardship of human, natural and financial resources in Arkansas and around the globe, and with workforce-relevant knowledge to enhance economic development efforts that improve the overall quality of life and societal well-being.

What This Job Offers

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