Part-Time Adult Education Instructor

Allegheny Intermediate Unit • Pittsburgh, PA

118d • $24

About The Position

This position provides classroom instruction to adults in accordance with program, and funders' policies, best practices and produce positive learning student outcomes. The Teacher uses a variety of instructional strategies that engage program participants in learning within an Adult Education environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 1 year experience teaching adults highly preferred
• Experience with Adult Basic Education, GED instruction, developmental classes or Special Education classroom teaching experience highly preferred
• PA Teacher Certification and Education classroom teaching experience highly preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Strong organizational and electronic recordkeeping skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of an instructional team
• Ability to track, evaluate, and interpret program data to ensure high-quality programs and services.
• Evidence of ability to use instructional technology and capability of advancing the integration of instructional technology into the curriculum.
• Basic level expertise in current Microsoft Office Products.
• Evidence of ability to integrate workforce development into curriculum
• Knowledge of and interest in implementing individualized non-traditional best practices related to curriculum development and classroom instruction
• Ability to customize instruction as necessary in multi-level class
• Ability to comply with the AIU policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Implement the academic and workplace readiness curriculum in a manner consistent with the program design
• Create a classroom environment characterized by respect and rapport that promotes a culture of learning
• Accommodate newly-enrolled students on an on-going open or managed enrollment basis
• Develop an individualized educational plan and curriculum for each participant
• Provide orientation, evaluation and placement for new participants according to program guidelines as required
• Address each participant's current academic and social level of functioning by offering the participant the appropriate level of challenge and guided practice for basic academic, social and life skills
• Manage student behavior and classroom procedures effectively
• Administer monthly progress assessments using appropriate informal assessment methods
• Administer appropriate pre and post adult education assessments according to testing protocol and within the proper timeframe
• Recognize and address issues that are sensitive and of a confidential nature, and refer students with concerns or issues to the Program Supervisor
• Maintain accurate student records and submit them to the Supervisor according to schedule
• Maintain electronic data keeping for accurate data reporting
• Perform non-instructional duties per directions from the Supervisor to assure program runs smoothly and efficiently.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $24.00/hour
• Up to 30 hours per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree