Adult Basic Education Instructor

Major Job Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, standard-aligned instruction.
• Design and deliver lessons that promote active learning.
• Begin and end classes on time per facility and Ivy Tech schedules.
• Present clear explanations to ensure student understanding.
• Check for understanding throughout instruction.
• Integrate technology and approved resources when available.
• Support diverse learning needs, including IEP/504/ELL.
• Encourage student engagement and participation.
• Support distance-learning and supplemental platforms.

Learning Assessment & Academic Progress

• Assess student learning using formal and informal tools.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate student grades and records.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate attendance and documentation.
• Ensure accurate entry into InTERS/Delta as required.
• Submit completion documentation promptly.
• Maintain student files per policy requirements.
• Support FERPA, security, and compliance requirements.
• Support continuous quality improvement (CQI) processes and instructional audits.

Program & Operational Support

• Collaborate with Site Manager and instructional team.
• Participate in meetings, training, and coaching.
• Support student onboarding, placement, and orientation.
• Aid in classroom and testing preparation.
• Affiliate with events such as graduations and recognition.

Classroom Culture & Student Support

• Build positive rapport while maintaining boundaries.
• Model professional and prosocial behaviors.
• Promote safe, inclusive classroom culture.
• Provide academic advising and re-entry guidance.

Professionalism

• Uphold Ivy Tech and IDOC expectations and ethics.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Participate in professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Indiana teaching license or ability to obtain teaching license within a specified period of time.
• Experience supporting diverse learners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Experience in adult education or corrections.
• Experience with ABE, CTE, SPED, or alternative education.

Pay Information

Salary range $50,000-$52,000.

Benefits

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health & Wellness
• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
• Retirement & Financial Security 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Education Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
• Paid professional development opportunities

Work‑Life Balance Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess