Adult Education GED/ABE Teacher

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts due to the wide variety of educational options available, including Adult Education programs. Our mission is to provide an excellent education in a safe and nurturing environment.

About the role

We are hiring an Adult Basic Education (ABE)/GED teacher in Adult Education. The teacher will create a holistic and supportive classroom experience for adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality instruction that supports and aligns to the State of Michigan and the district's educational vision and mission
• Teach Adult Basic Education or High School Completion courses using instructional methods geared toward the adult learner in a classroom setting
• Facilitate an environment that fosters the learning of all students
• Utilize educational technology to support student’s instruction and learning
• Develop and deliver daily lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies to ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets
• Analyze real-time data pertaining to student learning
• Track student progress and communicate to students and administration
• Maintain positive and effective relationships with students, peers, and community
• Follow policies and procedures outlined by the Supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

Requirements

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate required
• A major/minor degree in one or more of the areas covered on the GED® exam preferred
• Demonstrated interest/experience in working with adult students
• Technology proficiency
• Ability to foster an effective learning environment for multiple age and skill levels
• Ability to implement multiple teaching methods, styles, and materials

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate

To work cooperatively with other teaching and support staff

Benefits

The Lansing School District is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives.

We are committed to supporting our employees' professional development and offer a range of benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Employee wellness programs

As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions. We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply. Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis. External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications. Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest. Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!