GED Teacher - Pamunkey Regional Jail

Hanover County Public Schools•Mechanicsville, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

To help adults build academic skills in the areas of reading, writing, math, science, and history. The desired outcome is for the adult to either complete the GED or to find employment with the newly learned skills. The adult education teacher is responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating instruction based upon specific goals and objectives established by Hanover County Public Schools and in accordance with the Office of Adult Education of the Virginia Department of Education.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of modern practices, techniques, and methods for teaching adult students
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of educational testing and principles and methods of remedial education
Comprehensive knowledge of the needs and requirements of working with students with disabilities
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and methods of educational research
Ability to apply modern methods and principles of education to pupils functioning at the adult education level
Ability to maintain an interest in the positive improvement and development of adults of normal and/or impaired learning ability
Ability to maintain proper discipline
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution
Excellent communication and record keeping skills
Equivalent combination of experience and training which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to be effective in this position

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree from accredited institution
Courses in professional education

Responsibilities

Demonstrates mastery of content area
Prepares instruction and activities using the division’s curriculum to assigned classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request of the supervisors
Assesses students' learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs
Develops summative tests of students' learning and uses results for further student instruction, grading, and placement
Develops and maintains a favorable psychological and physical environment that is conducive to effective learning
Maintains order and encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding pupil behavior management
Selects and utilizes materials appropriate to the students' instructional levels
Organizes learning activities to achieve specific concepts
Attends and participates in district level in-service training programs, faculty and department meetings
Establishes friendly and cooperative relationships between the home and the school
Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relations with others
Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations
Performs other duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with the school division’s policies and practices