Title: Adult Education Lead Instructor

Employee Classification: Administrative/Professional (Exempt)

Institution: Northeast State Community College

Department: Adult Education

Campus Location: Northeast State at Gray

Salary: Up to $47,160 annual salary, dependent on education and experience

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Adult Education Program Director, the Full-Time Instructor is responsible for assisting the Program Director in providing a program-wide educational atmosphere where adult students can fulfill their potential by earning a high school equivalency diploma and/or improving basic skills in math, language, science, social studies and reading and/or showing level gain through the six levels as defined by the National Reporting System (NRS). They assist with scheduling classes, creating instructional programs, and monitoring classroom instruction.

Job Duties

• Plan, teach, and evaluate student work

• Remain current with all curriculum changes/additions as set forth by the Tennessee Division of Adult Education (DAE)

• Implement and monitor classroom instructional activities to ensure a climate where students are actively engaged in a meaningful learning experience

• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement using the current curriculum developed by the DAE; provide training for these changes

• Conduct and/or monitor staff in presenting Adult Education Orientation and Testing using TABE, CASAS and Official Practice Tests

• Monitor teacher and staff record keeping ensuring that effective and efficient record keeping procedures are maintained through the CMA TS program

• Promote a positive environment throughout the program so that students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process

• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, staff, and community

• Assume responsibility for meeting performance goals in courses and assist other teachers in meeting program-wide goals set by the National Reporting System (NRS)

• Assist in administrative duties and scheduling courses as needed

• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students

• Provide supervision of classes at off-site locations

• Work with the Adult Ed Transition Coach and/or Career Coach to coordinate opportunities for students to dual-enroll in postsecondary education or training programs, and ensure students take advantage of these opportunities

• Participate in local and state activities/staff development

• Complete other assignments as directed by supervision

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of teaching experience in secondary (9th – 12th grade), post-secondary, or adult education programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Teacher’s License
• Experience in Adult Education
• Experience with Jobs4TN or a Data Management System
• Experience with grading and interpreting TABE/OPT scores
• Experience with ESL programs
• Conversational ability or fluency in a second language

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technology Skills: MS Office skills, Word, Excel, Outlook; digital records management systems; general operating systems and data information systems
• Demonstrates the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills

Notes

• Work schedule is split to include up to two evenings per week
• This position is grant-funded. Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding

For assistance regarding the job ad, application process, or application status, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-354-5183 or HRstaffing@northeaststate.edu.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Northeast State, you must create an online application. A resume and unofficial transcripts are required; a cover letter is optional. You will also be required to provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references. If you are selected for an interview your references WILL be automatically contacted. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Please note that attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.