Adult Education Program Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

SUMMARY

The Adult Education Team Instructor will provide and support the Adult Education Program at the assigned location(s). This position is funded through State grant monies and is subject to the availability of funds. This position is for 20 hours per week and 39 to 42 weeks a year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Serve as an instructor by performing the following activities:
   1. Assist students in the enrollment process.
   2. Assess students to determine entry level and on-going progress.
   3. Develop a study plan for each student based on pre-test scores, course objectives and student goals.
   4. Hold classes for students based on predetermined schedule in accordance with the HCC Calendar and policies.
   5. Provide quality instruction so as to provide the best opportunity for students to learn.
   6. Work with assigned career and technical teacher(s) if assigned, CTE to provide co-instructed

pathway courses and contextualized instruction for the pathway as assigned. Co-instructional

activities will include: planning with CTE instructor, developing contextualized syllabi, entering grades in gradebook, attending on-going professional development, and developing

contextualized lessons at all levels.

1. 1. Provide academic support for other pre-college or college classes.
   2. Provide transition courses for adult learners as needed.

1. Evaluate the performance of the students throughout the course by means of further testing and make

modifications when necessary.

1. Consult with the HCC Adult Education Program Director for questions related to the program.

1. Recruitment and Retention Activities:

a.         Provide ongoing goal setting meetings with students, communicate with the college staff for

                        transition, share information about available support services, and make referrals.

b.         Contact students who are not attending regularly and encourage their continued participation and attendance, document policy violations, and create opportunities for students to access information about college policies.

5.         Maintenance Activities:

a.         Keep detailed and accurate records and submit necessary information in a timely manner to the HCC Adult Education Program Director. Follow up and make revisions to records as requested.

b.         Keep records of materials and information received from the Director and share with tutors and students.

            c.         Assist students with GED enrollment, college enrollment or other transition services.

            d.         Perform other instructor-related duties as required.

6.         Program Involvement and Development Activities

            a.         Be a member of the Kansas Adult Education Association (KAEA).

            b.         Attend Adult Education Staff Development on the State and local level.

            c.         Help develop and promote literacy at the local level.

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field required. Experience in teaching, training, counseling, or testing required.  Previous experience in adult education desired.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the various subject areas of the program.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, tutors, groups, and employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must have the ability to instruct and work with individuals with a wide range of learning styles.  Must have good interpersonal skills to encourage students to persist until they meet their goals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.