HEP INSTRUCTOR (Employment & Training) - Burley
About The Position
The HEP INSTRUCTOR (Employment & Training) is responsible for administering education content, information, guidance, and preparation for the GED examination. This role involves preparing materials and classrooms for class activities, establishing and enforcing rules and procedures for student behavior, and assigning and grading class work and homework. The instructor will observe students to determine their qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other characteristics, and document their academic skills and development. Additionally, the instructor will develop class schedules based on student needs, conduct academic assessments, and develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student. This position also involves coordinating with the HEP Project Coordinator and staff for GED testing appointments, co-facilitating new student orientations, and ensuring compliance with all grant requirements, goals, and objectives. The instructor will assess new students according to CC Idaho standards, submit program reports in a timely manner, and supervise the HEP Instructional Assistant. Attendance at staff meetings, committee service, and professional development opportunities are also required. The role includes incorporating audio-visual equipment during instruction and advising students for further education by encouraging exploration of learning opportunities such as college courses, internships, prospective employers, job placement services, or military service. Referrals to ESL classes and remedial programs are also part of the responsibilities.
Requirements
- Associate degree with emphasis in education
- Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting
- Experience working with adult/youth migrant and seasonal farmworker population
- Experience presenting/instructing within 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 be proficient in 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 related field
- 2+ years’ experience in classroom/teaching setting
- Negotiation and mediation skills
Responsibilities
- Administer education content, information, guidance, and preparation for the GED examination
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
- Establish and enforce rules and procedures for student behavior and expectations
- Prepare for classes and keep written evidence of preparation (i.e., lesson plans)
- Assign and grade class work and homework
- Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other characteristics
- Document students’ academic skills & development
- Develop class schedules per student need
- Conduct academic assessments and develop IEPs for each student
- Set appointments for GED testing with local IHEs
- Co-coordinate and co-facilitate new student orientation
- Comply with all grant requirements, goals, and objectives
- Assess new students per standards and procedures set forth by CC Idaho
- Submit program reports, participant attendance sheets, test scores, transcripts, certificates, etc. in a timely manner
- Supervise HEP Instructional Assistant
- Attend staff meetings, serve on committees, and attend opportunities for professional development as required
- Incorporate and utilize audio and visual equipment during instruction
- Prepare and advise students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning 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 to remedial programs for students requiring extra help
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Basic Life Insurance with Accidental death & dismemberment
- Supplemental Voluntary Life
- Long- and Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
- 401(k) retirement plan (Must be 21 years of age to participate)
- Voluntary Benefit Options: Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Legal Ease, Norton Life Lock, Verizon Discount Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off Policy (PTO): 20 days in first year, increasing with years of service up to 40 days
- Twelve Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 10 free sessions per topic/situation
- Educational leave: Up to 5 hours per week towards education, upon approval and eligibility
- Respect for work-life balance
- Flexibility when needed
- Excellent premiums on benefits packages
- Good working environment with opportunities for advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
