Part Time Instructor - Adult Ed

Fort Smith Public Schools•Fort Smith, AR

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time instructor position for Adult Education, with hours typically from 5 - 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The positions are contingent upon funding availability. Due to the unique nature of an Adult Education assignment, working hours are flexible and personnel will be required to work shifts that may include day and/or evening hours. Teaching assignments may include sites other than the Adult Education Center.

Requirements

Must hold a valid and current Arkansas teaching certification.
Possess good communication skills.
Possess an understanding of adult learning theories.
Strong Computer Skills required.
Highly Self-Motivated.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an Adult Education program preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete student enrollment paperwork as required.
Assess educational levels using the TABE Locator and Form 9 or 10 E,M,D, or A as indicated, as needed. Administer other screenings or assessments, as needed.
Complete an Individualized Educational Plan in collaboration with the student to determine needs, identify long & short term goals, and plan objectives to meet goals.
Provide information on educational resources needed to attain objectives and feedback on student progress.
Teach basic skills/concepts in reading, math, and language.
Instruct in career and life planning.
Provide a variety of instructional deliveries including individualized instruction, small group instruction, and whole class instruction.
Provide a variety of learning opportunities including text books, workbooks, lecturing, audio/visual aids, newspapers & ads, field trips, hands on activities, study buddies, and computer aided instruction.
Provide accommodations for students with special needs as necessary.
Establish connections between lessons studied and goals attained.
Convey expectations for classroom activities and offer guidance for furthering post-secondary educational goals.
Utilize computer-aided instruction programs such as WorkKeys, Rosetta Stone, PLATO, Passkey, Pre-GED, or GED software.
Keep accurate records of attendance.
Create and use detailed lesson plans in collaboration with other instructors.
Complete records and reports as requested by other work sites.
Record and report student progress and achievements for weekly reports.
Write letters or make calls for recruitment and retention purposes.
Conduct follow-ups on students who have exited the program.
Prepare and organize files for instructional material.
Maintain individual student files.
Assist in inventorying and ordering textbooks, etc.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and philosophies of Adult Education.
Participate in continuing education opportunities to maintain and improve instructional skills.
Obtain new skills by participating in workshops and conferences.
Maintain a desirable learning climate by providing a clean, attractive classroom environment and by providing necessary supplies and materials.
Maintain a safe, functional area by completing work orders as needed for equipment and classroom repairs.
Educate self on current events in adult education.
Maintain good relationships with referring agencies and other work contacts.
Perform other tasks as requested by director or coworkers.