HEP / GED INSTRUCTOR (PART-TIME) - Burley

COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF IDAHO INC•Burley, ID

7d•$22 - $22

About The Position

The HEP / GED Instructor administers educational content, guidance, and preparation for GED examinations and supports students’ academic development and progress. The instructor prepares classroom materials and lesson plans, establishes classroom expectations, assigns and grades coursework, assesses students, develops individualized education plans (IEPs), and creates class schedules according to student needs. Working with the HEP Project Coordinator and other HEP staff, the instructor arranges GED testing, helps coordinate and facilitate new-student orientation, and complies with program grant requirements, goals, and objectives. The role also includes maintaining timely program records and reports, supervising the HEP Instructional Assistant, participating in staff meetings and professional development, and using audio-visual equipment during instruction. The instructor advises students about further education and refers them to ESL or remedial programs when appropriate. This is a part-time, non-exempt hourly position of less than 30 hours per week, with travel of up to 25%. It has no benefits. The work takes place in an office or classroom setting and may involve exposure to electrical shock, fumes, or airborne particles; the work may be stressful, and noise levels range from moderate to elevated.

Requirements

Associate degree with an emphasis in education.
Ability to read, speak, and write in English and Spanish in a business setting.
Experience working with the adult or youth migrant and seasonal farmworker population.
Experience presenting or instructing in a classroom or similar setting.
Knowledge of adult learning theories and methodologies.
Ability to work in a team setting.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Current driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education, Adult Education, or a related field.
At least two years of experience in a classroom or teaching setting.
Negotiation and mediation skills.

Responsibilities

Administer educational content, information, guidance, and preparation for GED examinations.
Prepare classroom materials and classrooms for class activities.
Establish and enforce rules and procedures for student behavior and expectations.
Prepare for classes and maintain written evidence of preparation, such as lesson plans.
Assign and grade classwork and homework.
Observe students to determine their qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other characteristics.
Document students’ academic skills and development.
Develop class schedules based on student needs.
Conduct academic assessments and develop IEPs for each student.
Set appointments for GED testing with local IHEs in coordination with the HEP Project Coordinator and HEP staff.
Co-coordinate and co-facilitate new-student orientation.
Comply with grant requirements, goals, and objectives.
Assess new students according to standards and procedures established by CC Idaho.
Submit program reports, participant attendance sheets, test scores, transcripts, certificates, and other records in a timely manner.
Supervise the HEP Instructional Assistant.
Attend staff meetings, serve on committees, and participate in required professional development.
Incorporate and use audio-visual equipment during instruction.
Prepare and advise students for further education, encouraging them to explore opportunities such as college courses, internships, prospective employers, job-placement services, or military service.
Refer students to ESL classes at local GED centers.
Refer students who need additional help to remedial programs.