GED Instructor-Adult Education

About the role

The GED Instructor position at Faribault Public Schools Adult Education is a part-time evening position available until filled. The position works with adult students at the Faribault Education Center following the district calendar, with summer hours for 5 weeks in July-August. The hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 8pm, with 1/2 hour of prep each day.

Responsibilities

• Align instruction to meet students' goals and needs
• Use data from NRS assessments (TABE and CASAS), other platform assessments to make focused plans and instruction for students
• Assign study materials to each individual based on their goals and plan
• Use appropriate techniques for individual learning styles
• Build relationships with students and find ways to motivate each individual to reach their full potential
• Keep accurate records and student attendance
• Participate in staff meetings, instructional collaborative time, & professional development
• Manage classroom and open learning labs to facilitate learning and retention of students
• Maintain levels of training criteria established by MN Department of Education

Requirements

• Strong computer skills with knowledge of online learning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and work well with others
• Ability to assume initiative in problem solving
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent record keeping skills
• Ability to manage time and responsibilities
• Demonstrated history of racial equity work and focus on increasing racial awareness
• Bachelor Degree in Education and current Minnesota Teaching License (a district-sponsored Tier 1 License may be obtainable)
• Fluent in Spanish
• Experience teaching adult diploma subjects, GED, HiSET, and college preparation courses
• Teaching License

Qualifications

Preference is given to instructors who are bilingual in Spanish.

Skills

Strong computer skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and with others, initiative in problem-solving, organizational skills, record-keeping skills, ability to manage time and responsibilities, demonstrated history of racial equity work and focus on increasing racial awareness, Bachelor Degree in Education and current Minnesota Teaching License (a district-sponsored Tier 1 License may be obtainable), and experience teaching adult diploma subjects, GED, HiSET, and college preparation courses.

Benefits

State of the Art Fitness Center open to staff, 1:1 Technology for staff use, Work-life balance culture, Ongoing professional development opportunities, Numerous before/after school and summer programming for additional income and/or volunteering opportunities.

Pay

The pay rate for licensed teachers is $38.06 per hour.

Schedule

This position follows the district calendar, but includes summer hours for 5 weeks in July-August. The hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 8pm, with 1/2 hour of prep each day.