Part Time Instructor - Adult Ed

Fort Smith Public Schools•Fort Smith, AR

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Part Time Instructor - Adult Ed position is located at the FSPS Waldron Adult Education Center. This is a year-round, contingent position based on funding availability. The role requires flexibility in working hours, potentially including day and evening shifts, and teaching assignments may extend to sites other than the Adult Education Center. The instructor will be responsible for student enrollment, assessment, individualized education plans, and providing instruction in reading, math, language, and career/life planning. Duties also include record keeping, reporting, clerical tasks, and professional responsibilities related to adult education principles and maintaining a positive learning environment.

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.
Assess educational levels using TABE Locator and Form 9 or 10 (E, M, D, or A), and administer other necessary screenings or assessments.
Complete an Individualized Educational Plan in collaboration with the student to determine needs, identify goals, and plan objectives.
Provide information on educational resources needed to attain objectives and offer feedback on student progress.
Document 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 textbooks, 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.
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 student progress for weekly reports.
Report student 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 necessary supplies/materials.
Maintain a safe, functional area by completing work orders 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.