Full Time Faculty, Adult Education GED Instructor and Special Project Manager

NorthWest Arkansas Community College•Nwacc, AR

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success. The Adult Education GED Instructor and Special Project Manager will be responsible for managing a GED class and Teen GED intakes, as well as coordinating special projects such as marketing, graduation, assessments and software usage. This position will have a clear working understanding of state policies, instructional methods, federal, state and college ADA policies, will identify and recruit adult education students in need of services, will provide instruction and advising for eligible students; will monitor academic progress; and will collaborate with other teachers to support instruction. This is a 10 Month Grant Funded Faculty Position

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Must hold a current Arkansas Department of Education Teacher Certificate
Obtain Adult Education endorsement within three years of being hired full-time

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver multi-level Adult Education/GED instruction in classroom, lab, online, on-campus, and off-site settings, incorporating foundational academic skills and digital, financial, civics, and health literacy as appropriate
Create individualized learning plans using TABE scores, practice tests, and student progress data; monitor attendance, assessments, instructional hours, GED Ready exams, and GED completion requirements
Advise and support students through GED, WAGE, IET, and Career Service Provider pathways, including referrals for barrier removal, post-graduation resources, and workforce or community partner services
Maintain accurate and timely student records in LACES, Connectable, Essential Education, GED.com, and related tracking spreadsheets; update GED progress, monthly/yearly records, graduate information, and required reporting data
Coordinate student testing processes, including TABE testing, GED Ready exams, official GED exams, civics rosters and exams, score-release communication with the state office, and student/parent progress updates
Assist students with accommodation requests for TABE, classroom instruction, and GED exams; provide accommodation updates and connect students with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services or other appropriate resources as needed
Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies, participate in recruiting events, maintain community resource networks, and support partnerships with WIOA Core Partners and other agencies
Manage Adult Education communications and outreach efforts, including social media content, graphics, flyers, videos, graduation invitations, and other promotional or student engagement materials
Oversee use and implementation of Essential Education, Aztec, Connectable, LACES, and related instructional or reporting systems; provide training and resources to instructors and staff on software, student tracking, attendance, and re-TABE procedures
Complete required professional development and state-mandated training in assessment, learning disabilities, literacy, LACES, Career Pathways, Career Service Provider services, WIOA initiatives, and other areas required by the Arkansas Department of Career Education
Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the department and college