Job Description:

Hourly Rate:

$39.49 Instructional

Performance Pay:

Available annually

Class/Calendar:

Certified Hourly, 180 workdays

Benefits:

none

Candidates must complete an on-line application which requires appropriate Arizona certification, valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcript of credits.

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. Mornings and/or evenings.

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
• Effective communication, planning, organization, presentation, and leadership skills
• Ability to develop and maintain accurate recordkeeping processes for reporting purposes
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with school administrators and staff, district personnel at all levels; ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability 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
• Establish and maintain effective and efficient recordkeeping procedures to ensure complete and accurate records as required by district, state and federal guidelines and regulations
• Utilize the collection of student data to make instructional and management decisions to enhance student achievement
• Demonstrate gains in student performance
• 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