Adult Basic Ed Instructor

Job Summary

The Adult Basic Education/GED® teacher is responsible for a multi-level class of adult learners. Position is responsible for instructing a cohort of at least 15 adult learners in reading, writing, and mathematical content knowledge to improve basic skills and/or prepare for a GED® credential.

Essential Duties

• Planning and implementation of instructional activities for a cohort of adult learners preparing for a GED®, Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), Digital Literacy, professional soft-skill credentials and an industry certification at an accelerated pace in partnership with the Virginia Community College System.
• Administer assessments in accordance with vendor guidelines and VADOE policies.
• Collaborate with community college staff to plan a contextualized curriculum.
• Develop program timeline and weekly instructional schedule for learner persistence and capstone project.
• Maintain accurate data and student records using the VADOE Adult Student Profile Document (ASPD).
• Participates in staff development activities, staff meetings and curriculum development activities as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And/or Abilities Required)

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field.
• Experience teaching adult students is preferred.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must possess excellent organizational, planning, and human relations skills.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with adult learners, specialists, program managers, school administration, and business/community partner agencies.
• Strong Math and Science background preferred.
• Individual must possess knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment appropriate for instructing adult learners in obtaining a GED®, Career Readiness Certificate, and Digital Literacy credentials.
• Must demonstrate a commitment and ability to serve a diverse community, including low-income families and English language learners.
• Self-motivated and able to work at a standalone satellite site.
• Able to manage and maintain a professional classroom, providing instruction to adult participants whose basic skills are below the twelfth grade level.
• Possess working skills in the use of technology to deliver Distance Education instruction, communicate via email and teach basic computer skills to the adult learner.