Adult Gen Ed-ESOL, PT

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Adult Education Teacher is responsible for instruction in designated adult general education content areas and courses. The teacher designs and delivers instruction aligned with state standards, district curriculum, and student needs, and creates a respectful learning environment that supports student engagement and achievement. The role also includes assessing student progress, maintaining grades and attendance, managing classroom behavior, communicating with parents and school or district personnel, protecting student health and safety, maintaining confidential records, and promoting adult education programs. The position requires maintaining appropriate certifications and professional development hours. A Florida Professional Educator Certificate is preferred; eligibility for a Florida Temporary Certificate is required. A certificate is not required if the applicant has a certifiable degree area, such as mathematics, science, or English. The role requires Microsoft Office skills and the ability to communicate effectively, apply mathematical concepts, solve practical problems, and interpret instructions. Employees are expected to attend regularly and predictably, support the District’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan, act with civility and professionalism, and maintain the knowledge and skills required for the position.

Requirements

Eligibility for a Florida Temporary Certificate is required, unless the applicant has a certifiable degree area such as mathematics, science, or English.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents and respond to inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or the community.
Ability to write speeches and present effectively to managers, the public, and the school board.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts, including probability, statistical inference, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems involving concrete variables and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Microsoft Office computer skills.
Regular and predictable attendance and professional conduct.

Nice To Haves

Florida Professional Educator Certificate.

Responsibilities

Design and implement instruction in assigned content areas and courses in accordance with state standards, district curriculum, and student needs.
Create a positive educational climate characterized by respect and rapport.
Create and deliver relevant, rigorous lessons that maximize student engagement and achievement.
Use varied teaching practices and methodologies that reflect students’ diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds and meet individual needs.
Observe and evaluate student performance and mastery of standards; monitor assessment data; and maintain grades and attendance.
Manage classroom behavior using effective classroom management strategies and appropriate disciplinary procedures.
Communicate with parents and school or district personnel about student progress and encourage parental involvement.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students’ health and safety and to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain and secure confidential records, inquiries, and data appropriately.
Maintain required certifications and professional development hours.
Promote adult programs to develop and sustain student participation.
Perform other duties as assigned.