Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Lead Instructor- Part Time

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AEL Lead Instructor Job Title: AEL Lead Instructor Job Title Code: 02300 Salary: E01/112 $30 per hour flate rate Department: Adult Education & Literacy Program Reports To: Director of Adult Education FLSA Status: Exempt Position Summary Create and review adult education curriculum, analyze classroom performance data, serve as liaison for digital platforms used in the program, monitor classrooms for DESE compliance, provide professional development opportunities, and serve on the program testing team. Performance Responsibilities: In addition to their assigned teaching responsibilities, the Lead Instructor will: Obtain certification to administer all AEL assessments (TABE 13/14, CASAS) Mentor all new instructors with “initial” certification for their first two yearsServe on the program's assessment team to assist in the enrollment of new students Assist instructors in creating daily lesson plans based on student deficit areas and assessment dataModel and teach new instructors the art of making accommodations and providing differentiated instruction in their classrooms Analyze classroom and program data to identify instruction needing intervention and guidance Monitor classroom documentation, including student hours, testing information, student assignments, and learners’ education guide to ensure DESE complianceDevelop and maintain a close working relationship with representatives from programs' digital platform providers Maintain Digital Access for HSE Teachers and Learners Work variable hours and days as negotiated, in addition to teaching classes Monitor and create adult education curriculum based on the program's needs Identify the best sources of research-based materials written for adults and ensure that classrooms have adequate materials (i.e., Textbooks, computers, etc.)Design and present professional development opportunities as appropriate for the programAttend all scheduled staff and team meetings as a leadership team memberPromote and represent the program professionally and positively Other duties as assigned To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelors Degree Must obtain AEL Teacher Certification through DESEMust pass a state background checkMust work flexible hours, including eveningsMust attend 20 hours of Professional Development annually to maintain certificationMust participate in a 2-year mentoring programMust maintain a yearly evaluation Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9.0% contribution is required from employees and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available. Terms of Employment: Part time, 25 hours or less per week Length of work year: 12 months, 260 work days. Physical Demands: Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands and fingers, reach, bend, stoop, and lift at least ten pounds. Visual requirements include mono and color vision. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. Why Join Kansas City Public Schools? Be a Changemaker. Collaborate with Passionate Colleagues. #LevelUp the Future