Sub Adult Basic Education

Lawrence Unified School District • Lawrence, KS

13h

About The Position

The job of Specialist - Adult Education is done for the purpose/s of developing students' academic and interpersonal skills through academic day and evening courses of study and individualized instruction; implementing approved pre and post testing; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students within a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students and program administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Requirements

• SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment; preparing and maintaining accurate records; methods of instruction.
• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: community resources; academic subject matter; and lesson plan development.
• ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups of individuals; motivating students, analyzing data; being patient, maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working in an instructional environment with frequent interruptions; adhering to district policies, and regular attendance except when taking approved leave.
• Job related experience is required.
• Bachelors degree in job-related area.
• Training for TABE, PAM Model, Attendance at KBOR Directors Meeting
• Kansas Bureau of Investigation
• Kansas Department of Children and Families
• Physical and Tuberculosis Clearance

Responsibilities

• Administers tests (e.g. basic skills, GED practice tests, TABE, etc.) for the purpose of assessing students' skill level in specific academic areas and/or preparedness for GED testing.
• Assesses student's academic skills (e.g. math, language, reasoning, literacy, etc.) for the purpose of determining appropriate course of study and providing feedback to students regarding progress, expectations, goals, etc.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Collaborates with other instructional personnel for the purpose of assessing student progress, planning class and individualized curriculum, evaluating instructional materials, etc.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments and/or skills (e.g. job applications, interviewing, basic education subject matter, testing, etc.) for the purpose of providing the students with a model to successfully perform academic and/or job seeking skills.
• Instructs students in a basic education subject matter and GED requirements for the purpose of improving their opportunity for success in performing the basic skills areas of reading, writing, math and/or a receiving a GED certificate.
• Interacts with personnel from various public and private agencies for the purpose of collaborating on issues that may affect student success.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. advisory board, in-service training, department meetings, professional development, etc.) for the purpose of collaborating with other personnel, conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions, and/or addressing professional development requirements.
• Prepares instructional materials and reports (e.g. student progress, anecdotal records, quarterly State reports, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans, providing documentation student progress, addressing State requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or referring for appropriate corrective action.

What This Job Offers