GED Teacher

Norfolk Public School District • Norfolk, VA

3d

About The Position

Plans, designs, and delivers learning-centered instruction. Assesses learning and monitors student progress. Integrates technology and uses a variety of multimedia resources to enhance instruction. Maintains knowledge and pursues professional development. Collaborates and communicates effectively with administrators and colleagues. Collects, manages, and reports accurate data for program improvement and accountability. Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of adolescent learners and builds a positive attitude toward self-directed learning and achievement. Follows program procedures and guidelines for the maintenance and security of materials and equipment. Understands program missions, goals, and priorities. Facilitates and encourages learner interaction in the classroom. Demonstrates an understanding of learner’s responsibilities as workers, family members, and community members. Recognizes and accommodates diverse needs, abilities, experiences, and interests of adolescent learners. Employs a variety of resources, strategies, and materials to facilitate instruction, learner interaction, and retention.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• In possession of appropriate Virginia Teaching Certificate.
• Tuberculin skin test certifying that the individual is free of contagious tuberculosis.
• In-depth knowledge of the subject(s) to be taught
• In-depth knowledge of the GED subjects: language arts – reading, language arts – writing, mathematics, social studies, and science.
• Demonstrate considerable knowledge of the principles and methodologies of effective teaching.
• Ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports.
• Knowledgeable in the use of personal computers.

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in English or mathematics, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, and delivers learning-centered instruction.
• Assesses learning and monitors student progress.
• Integrates technology and uses a variety of multimedia resources to enhance instruction.
• Maintains knowledge and pursues professional development.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with administrators and colleagues.
• Collects, manages, and reports accurate data for program improvement and accountability.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of adolescent learners and builds a positive attitude toward self-directed learning and achievement.
• Follows program procedures and guidelines for the maintenance and security of materials and equipment.
• Understands program missions, goals, and priorities.
• Facilitates and encourages learner interaction in the classroom.
• Demonstrates an understanding of learner’s responsibilities as workers, family members, and community members.
• Recognizes and accommodates diverse needs, abilities, experiences, and interests of adolescent learners.
• Employs a variety of resources, strategies, and materials to facilitate instruction, learner interaction, and retention.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time