Instructor, High School Equivalency (HSE), Part-Time, Grant Funded
Division Workforce and Continuing Education
Department Adult Basic Education and Literacy
Work Schedule As needed. Will require evening and morning work during class semesters. This is an on-site position. Essential duties of the role must be performed in-person, during prescribed work hours.
DescriptionBenefits Position Summary & Essential Duties The following duties, responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's), and physical requirements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The information listed below is not intended to be construed as a complete listing of all duties, responsibilities, KSA's, and physical requirements required of this position since changes to the position may occur at any time or additional requirements that may be added over the course of time.
SUMMARY: This position involves conducting HSE/adult educational assessment, testing, and instruction; completion of related documentation and reports; maintaining on-going student contact; maintaining public relations activities; maintaining student retention activities; and participation in staff and professional development activities. Qualifications (Required and Preferred) MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND WORK REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS): Bachelor's degree and two (2) years or more of experience in educational programs and/or teaching experience.
PREFERRED: None
Job Duties and Responsibilities The incumbent:
Provides educational instruction in assigned subject/topic areas to include reading, writing, mathematics, computer skills and other topics as assigned. Conducts student assessment and testing, educational/vocational goal setting, and options counseling to assigned students. Provides instruction that produces educational improvements for students as measured by student pre/post educational testing. Provides instruction that produces educational improvements as defined by Texas Department of Education educational standards. Contacts any student who has an unexplained absence to discuss progress, offer assistance, and encourage retention. Documents contact with absent students. Develops and submits learning documentation and progress forms (lesson plans, student portfolios, testing results, and other learning documentation) for assigned students in accordance with directed timeline requirements. Prepares and submits student-related forms (student evaluations; student/attendance forms; tracking and information forms, informal assessments, and other required student-related documents) for assigned students in accordance with directed timeline requirements. Complete and submits staff-related forms (timesheets, risk management forms, professional development forms, materials/supplies tracking forms, and other required staff-related documents) in accordance with directed timeline requirements.
Immediately notifies immediate supervisor of any and all support services that students may need.
Maintains a thorough working knowledge of and adheres to program/project policies, procedures, and regulations. Keeps immediate supervisor well-informed of activities, results of efforts, problems identified/potential problems, etc.; recommends corrective actions to immediate supervisor. Respects confidentiality in discussing clients, staff, volunteers, and corporate matters; also maintains confidentiality of corporate/project fiscal and personnel related information.
Keeps immediate supervisor informed of pursuit and acquisition of continuing education to maintain credentials. Attends all directed meetings, seminars, workshops, staff development trainings, etc.; overnight travel occasionally required..Reports to work regularly and on time. Perform other job-related duties as required.
SOCIAL CONSTRUCTS REQUIRED OF POSITION: Display empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal and non-verbal communications. Work with colleagues and students by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving, and honest communication.
Be friendly and collegial with co-workers, faculty, students, staff, and visitors to the campus.
Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions.
Maintain proficiency as needed and approved by attending trainings, reading job-related materials, and meeting with others in area of responsibility.
Dress appropriately for a workplace with frequent customer service interaction and community outreach. Meet all required standards of confidentiality. Keep work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities & Physical Demands KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of course delivery processes. Knowledge of leaning principles. Knowledge of adult learning principles.
SKILLS:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Strong interpersonal, relationship building, organizational and conflict resolution skills. Excellent oral, written, analytical and technical skills. Strong organizational and planning skills. Creative problem solving skills Skill to implement new strategies and procedures or examine and reengineer existing processes. Proficient in a variety of computer applications.
ABILITIES
The ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and modify instructional processes. Ability to determine priorities, be self-directed and work with minimal supervision.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature. May require lifting or carrying up to 15 pounds. Manual dexterity sufficient to reach and handle items. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time. Keyboard manipulation.