Instructor of Adult Education - Correctional Facility - Adjunct Faculty

McHenry County College, IL•Crystal Lake, IL

74d•Onsite

About The Position

Instruct students in either ABE, ASE, HSE, Bridge, or ICAPS. MCC instructors are higher-education professionals who champion student learning. They engage and inspire students, applying innovative teaching and learning pedagogies in instruction. They assess student learning to ensure students success, staying abreast of trends in the discipline. Our instructors collaborate within the College as discipline experts, helping the College reach its strategic goals through active participation in college committees and by promoting the College to future students throughout our community.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field from a regionally accredited institution (e.g., English, TESOL, linguistics, mathematics, reading)
One year teaching or training experience preferably with adult learners
Familiarity with computer technology and Microsoft Office including Outlook
Commitment to the mission of the community college, and to teaching and motivating community college students in ways appropriate to their diverse backgrounds and learning styles
Background Check From McHenry County Correctional Facility
Upon Arrival to the facility, you'll check-in with the Corrections Officer
Electronics and personal belongings are left in a locked locker prior to going through security

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in TESOL, Linguistics, ESL, Reading, Math or Adult Education or related field
Certification in Adult Education, TESOL, K-12, or Special Education
Three years of experience teaching adults in ABE or ASE Experience using computer programs (e.g. DAISI, Colleague, I-Pathways, BurlingtonEnglish, Aztec, and EssentialEd)
Experience teaching a diverse student population and adult students
Experience teaching in a correctional facility

Responsibilities

Teach courses as assigned by the College in a county correctional facility
Develop syllabus using MCC syllabus template
Cover all material in depth and scope as described in the course syllabus
Incorporate the ABE/ASE Content Standards into instruction
Maintain and submit accurate student and course-related paperwork and data needed for College and grant purposes in a timely fashion
Document and report attendance daily and maintain and submit accurate attendance records weekly
Actively work to maintain student retention
Submit grade reports electronically by the required date
Utilize a variety of teaching styles to satisfy the different learning styles of students
Responsible for implementing current HSE (Reading and Math), Bridge, and ICAPS curricula
Create and submit a professional development plan annually and provide verification of completion
Participate in (12) twelve hours of approved, required professional development each fiscal year
Complete all required professional development trainings
Conduct regular student assessments
Utilize computer-based instruction and databases when necessary
Work collaboratively with others (e.g. colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities
Communicate and collaborate with the correctional facility officers and staff, adhering to the facility's policies and procedures
Teach the assigned class in accordance with the learning objectives and Concourse syllabus using instructional strategies to engage students
Develop and manage working syllabus, course materials, and assignments
Provide feedback and evaluate students' performance throughout the learning process which could involve being available for student conferences either before or after class, and by College email if necessary
Maintain and submit class syllabus, grades and attendance records, and required course related data
Use educational technology (i.e. course management platform such as Canvas)
Assess student learning and submit required reports of assessment results
Maintain currency in professional field
Work cooperatively within the department, the division, and throughout the College in striving for educational excellence