Adult Education GED Instructor (part-time)

Position Summary The Wallace State Community College Adult Education Program provides academic instruction up to the college 100 level.
Areas of instruction include the following: Reading, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, English as a Second Language, Alternate High School Diploma Option, General Educational Development (GED) High School Equivalency Test, Preparation for Compass Test, Preparation for Work Keys Test, and Work Force Career Pathways and Soft Skill Training.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Instruction: Actively engage students through the teaching and learning process by linking instruction and learning opportunities to the student’s individual learning needs, providing a respectful and supportive learning environment, requiring learners to engage in individual investigation and analysis as part of the learning process.
Data Entry: Maintain a classroom management system as required by the National Reporting System guidelines, including creating and maintain records for each learner and regularly assessing the progress of each learner through personal observation and recorded accomplishment of learning objectives.
Course Development: Assist in the development and delivery of courses and programs which meet the identified training needs of the community, including job readiness classes, GED preparatory programs, ESOL (ESL) instruction, distance learning programs (eg.
Aztec, Essential ED), computer literacy training, and other special programs as defined by the Alabama Community College System (ACCS).
Student enrollment: Assist with learner intake and orientation.
Administer assessments and interviews with adult learners to evaluate educational functioning level, develop a plan of instruction to meet individual learning needs, and maintain assessment and records for each learner.
Help with the recruitment of new students.
Andragogy: Demonstrate and maintain a high level of competence in the teaching field or subject area, including maintaining expertise through continuing education.
Incorporate most current teaching techniques and subject area developments into student instruction.
Networking: Maintain communication with students, faculty, and other College personnel by holding regular office hours for students, contributing to regular faculty meetings, and participating in other College activities and committees.
Coach students on how to pursue continuing education opportunities through Wallace State Community College or community partners.
In order to perform these essential functions, the Instructor must be present at work.
Therefore, attendance is an essential function.
Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Teaching experience at the college level preferred.
Experience in the use of a variety of instructional technologies, including distance learning technologies, preferred.
Must have demonstrated competence in each area of instruction.
Must have knowledge and understanding of current educational methods and strategies.
Must be proficient in curriculum development, instruction, evaluation, assessment and advising.
Must be skilled in the use of instructional technology, and able to adopt and incorporate new and emerging technologies.
Application Procedures/Additional Information WORK SITES: Wallace State Community College: Hanceville Campus and Oneonta Campus; Eva Town Hall, Royal Pines, Cullman County Detention Center, and Alabama Career Center Work Hours: Maximum of 18 hours per week.
Multiple campus locations.
Return packets to: Human Resources Department Wallace State Community College P.
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Box 2000 Hanceville, AL 35077-2000 Telephone: 256-352-8295 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Complete application files will be accepted by the Human Resources Department on a continuous basis and remain active for available positions.
Available positions are contingent upon enrollment and the instructional needs of the College.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: WWW.
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EDU/EMPLOYMENT Completed Wallace State Community College employment application with three work references Résumé Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the qualifications outlined for the position Verification of experience (employment) will be required after the interview process and prior to an offer of employment.
Letter(s) must come from current and/or former employers, verifying employment experience to meet minimum required qualifications.
Letter(s) must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature.
Separate transcripts from each college attended (photocopies will suffice until employed) Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.
S.
at time of appointment.
All application materials must be submitted as a complete packet and will become the property of the College.
Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified.
Only application packets received during the period of this announcement will be considered.
Please Note: ALL APPLICATION MATERIAL MUST BE SCANNED.
It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process.
You will be given the opportunity to upload these documents during the process.
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