Accelerating Opportunity-Kansas (AO-K) Instructor

SUMMARY

The part-time Accelerating Opportunities-Kansas (AO-K) Instructor will report to the Assistant Director of Adult Education and teach Adult Basic Education contextualized for selected technical pathway courses as required by the Adult and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR), and Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC). The AO-K instructor will provide team teaching support for students a minimum of 25% of the entire pathway based on credit hours.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Teach basic skills, including writing, math, and reading, in conjunction with TEC curriculum.
  • Utilize a variety of effective teaching strategies to engage and motivate adult learners, addressing diverse learning modalities, abilities, needs & interests through differentiated instruction.
  • Use Blackboard to provide course/supplemental materials and communicate with students using course announcements, discussion boards and/or collaborative sessions.
  • Plan day-to-day instructional activities in collaboration with content instructors.
  • Perform effectively in the learning environment by being prepared, maintaining discipline, and engaging students in the learning process.
  • Engage in team teaching with TEC content instructor.
  • Advise with students during enrollment week and at a minimum every three weeks thereafter regarding test scores, goals, roadblocks, study resources, academic progress, and other topics specific to individual students.
  • Adapt instruction based on summative & formative assessments to thoroughly prepare students to take the GED exam/TABE.
  • Prepare students to meet program goals (educational attainment, secure employment, retain/improve employment, transition to post-secondary, college readiness, citizenship skills, and other goals set forth by the program or the Kansas Board of Regents).
  • Evaluate and monitor all students’ progress using a variety of formative assessment tools (such as classroom observations, lesson closure discussion, portfolios, and quizzes) and adjust instruction, as necessary.
  • Maintain all necessary records for state and federal reports.
  • Administer TABE assessments to students as necessary or as set forth by KBOR PAM (Proficiency Attainment Model).
  • Aid in AO-K orientations.
  • Understand the use of all required enrollment paperwork as well as other program documents and forms necessary to maintain accurate records.
  • Engage in staff development activities with other adult education staff during the academic year to enhance quality of instruction; earning the required number of PD credits set by KBOR.
  • Collaborate with other instructors and Assistant Director/Director about student attendance, behavior, and progress.

WORK SCHEDULE

Up to 29 hours per week, with hours subject to change based on departmental scheduling needs. Flexibility is required to accommodate operational demands, including occasional evening and weekend hours. Schedule may vary depending on student class schedules and program requirements.