Adult Education Instructor - Math - Part Time Hourly (Evenings)

Overview

The Adult Education Instructor is a teacher assigned to work with adults who enroll in Adult Education Classes. This position will teach Math GED preparation classes to adults. The position is 2 evenings per week (Tuesday/Thursday). There will also be paid professional learning, coaching cycles, and opportunities to add hours through subbing or proctoring tests.

Qualifications

• Current Arizona teaching certificate (Adult Education)
• Valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in effective reading instructional strategies
• Experience using effective strategies for instructing diverse learners
• Able to develop and maintain accurate recordkeeping processes for reporting purposes
• Able to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with school administrators and staff, district personnel at all levels; able to maintain confidentiality
• Able to work effectively and efficiently without constant supervision

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials
• Plan, prepare, and implement instructional activities that actively engage students in meaningful learning experiences appropriate to their maturity and interests utilizing a variety of effective instructional and management techniques
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students
• Create instructional materials and assessment documents that align with learning objectives and delivery of instruction
• Establish clear objectives for lessons, units, projects, etc and effectively communicate objectives to students
• Diagnose the learning strengths and weaknesses of students on a regular basis; utilize district specialists as deemed appropriate
• Provide a positive and safe environment that is conducive to learning
• Communicate an expectation of success for all students and provide constructive and detailed feedback to help students achieve academic success
• Establish positive relationships and maintain open lines of communication with students concerning academic progress
• Establish, support, and administer positive classroom and campus management in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations
• Utilize the collection of student data to make instructional and management decisions to enhance student achievement
• Collaborate with other professionals to enhance the instructional environment; be an effective team member
• Meet deadlines, adhere to schedules, and coordinate resources in an effective and timely manner
• Participate in professional development activities to maintain and improve professional competence
• Exhibit professional attitude, appearance, and demeanor
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by administration