Adult Basic Education (ABE)/High School Equivalency (HSE) Instructor (Part-Time) at Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Category:: Non-Credit Instructors

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Department:: ESOL - 9315

Locations:: Lawrence, MA

Posted:: Jul 5, 2024

Closes:: Open Until Filled

Type:: PT No Benefits

Ref. No.:: 272406

Position ID:: 178471

Job Description:

POSITION: Part-Time Adult Basic Education (ABE)/High School Equivalency (HSE) Instructor: Learning Specialist; Center for Adult Education; Lawrence Campus (420 Common Street); MCCC/MTA Unit Professional Position up to 7 hours per week

SUMMARY: The ABE/HSE Instructor is responsible for providing instruction and support to adult learners in preparation for the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET). The instructor will design and deliver engaging lessons in subjects including mathematics, reading, writing, science, and social studies, tailored to meet the diverse needs of adult students.

Non-Credit Instructors are hired on an as needed basis. Courses may be offered in face-to-face, hybrid, or online modalities at our Haverhill and/or Lawrence campuses or at a workplace location in these or surrounding communities. Courses may be held during the day, in the evening, or on weekends.

**Non-Credit Instructor positions are an "Open Pool" for the upcoming Fall 24/Spring 25 Academic Year. There may or may not be available openings at this time however, when an opening does occur, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants we have on file.**

RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific duties for this position include:

• Plan and facilitate lessons for adults who either lack a high school credential, or have tested below a 12th grade level in reading, language arts, or math using the MA Adult Education Content Standards


• Focus on developing critical thinking skills in addition to reading, writing, science, and social studies knowledge


• Support students' ability to succeed in a high school equivalency exam preparation


• Plan lessons for each class meeting


• Communicate academic material in a positive and appropriate learning environment


• Provide direct instruction, small group and individualized educational activities for students


• Use technology to support instruction virtually and in person


• Communicate with the Program Coordinator for High School Equivalency Programs


• Maintain required paperwork for the class including an online attendance roster, registration forms, and student portfolios


• The Classification Specification is available at: https://www.mass.edu/shared/classificationspecs/specsmccc/Learning Specialist - HB UPS5.doc
  

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Education and or related field


• Experience teaching in a community college setting and workplace settings


• Experience working with multilevel classes and differentiated instruction

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working at a community college.


• Bilingual (Spanish and English)


• Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population

BACKGROUND CHECK: Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.

Additional Information:

SALARY: $40.00/hour for classroom instruction.

• Additional compensation: Two hours of prep per course, per week; Ten hours of professional development per semester; Five hours of meeting time.


• Non-benefited position

ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: To be considered for this position click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to setup a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:

• Cover letter, describing your qualifications and experience


• Resume/CV

Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and will continue until the position is filled.

**Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

This pool is valid through October 31, 2024. Applicants wishing to remain in the pool must reapply and update their information thereafter.

Northern Essex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Elizabete Trelegan (Assistant Director of Human Resources, B-219,978-556-3928/ etrelegan@necc.mass.edu), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Northern Essex Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at:

http://www.necc.mass.edu/clery

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