AES Instructor

Western New Mexico University•Mission, NM

13d

About The Position

The AES Instructor provides educational instruction in assigned subject areas, including reading, writing, mathematics, digital skills, career preparation, and other topics. Instruction is designed for varied learning styles and abilities and aligned with CCRS standards. The role teaches classes and lecture/lab courses, prepares lesson plans, and uses assessments to help students prepare for the HiSet© and/or GED©, strengthen basic education skills, and develop digital literacy. The instructor adapts teaching strategies for a diverse student community using TABE assessment results, data analysis, reflection, observation, implementation, and evaluation. Instruction is contextualized to include technology and employability skills, and uses course texts, outlines, syllabi, and other curriculum materials in accordance with program and state standards. The role contributes to curriculum development and program improvement, stays current in the disciplines and instructional methods, and applies relevant emerging technologies to support student success. The instructor fosters a supportive learning environment, maintains accurate records, documents professional activities, supports student recruitment, retention, and graduation, and participates in collaborative program activities.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction in assigned subject areas, including reading, writing, mathematics, digital skills, career preparation, and other topics.
Teach classes and lecture/lab courses in assigned core subjects, including Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Reading, career preparation, and/or digital literacy.
Prepare lesson plans and use assessments to prepare students for the HiSet© and/or GED©, improve basic education skills, and develop digital literacy.
Use a range of teaching strategies for diverse students based on TABE assessment results, data analysis, reflection, observation, implementation, and evaluation.
Provide contextualized instruction that includes technology and employability skills.
Use course texts, outlines, syllabi, and other curriculum materials in accordance with program and state standards.
Participate in curriculum development and program improvement, including recommending textbooks, equipment, and instructional materials.
Remain current in assigned disciplines, instructional methods, and relevant technologies; learn and apply emerging technologies as needed to support student success.
Create a supportive learning environment by contacting absent students, conducting individual conferences, and referring students to program staff for support and resources.
Maintain accurate and timely records according to federal, state, and program guidelines, practices, policies, and laws.
Participate in and document required professional activities.
Participate in student recruitment, retention, and graduation activities.
Engage in collaborative meetings and activities to support program success.
Perform other duties as assigned.