Adult Educator

Summary:This is a full-time position, which is contingent upon grant funding. The WIOA Title II program is performance based and it must comply with state and federal mandates; the instructor must follow state standards and approved curriculum for the program, as well as meet the criteria as a proficient instructor. The purpose of this position is to teach general education courses and life skills (which includes digital literacy and financial literacy lessons) to adults and young adults that will assist them with their personal growth and achievement. The instructor will perform duties that are instructional and clerical in nature while delivering direct services to youth and adults. The employee will serve in the position for which a teacher or other professional has responsibility in designing and implementing educational- lessons, evaluations, remediation plans, activities and services for participants.

Responsibilities:

The following duties represent 50% of the work performed for planning, instruction, and evaluating students' growth

• Develop, modify, and evaluate curriculum to ensure that it meet the needs of the students, aligns with WIOA, the Illinois ABE/ASE Content Standards and College and Career Readiness Standards
• Write math-focused lesson plans that are based on the Illinois ABE/ASE Content Standards as well as the College and Career Readiness Standards
• Teach multi-level and Bridge/Integrated Education & training (IET) classes in math using evidence-based practices or strategies
• Contextualized instruction for the Bridge/IET courses
• Refer students directly to post-secondary, vocational, and career opportunities as well as supportive services
• Provide classroom instruction in Life Skills and Work Readiness content, as needed
• Provide a level of educational and career counseling services
• Differentiate curriculum, assessments, and/or instruction to meet the need of the student
• Evaluate students' progress regularly using standardized assessment tools
• Create and implement students' remediation plans
• Administer career readiness assessments

The following duties represent 40% of the work performed in training, coordinating, implementing student support services, and collaborating with team members, internal departments and external agencies:

• Complete the ICCB's College and Career Readiness Standards Proficient Training for Adult Educators and earn certificate within 6 months of hire date
• Attend scheduled program meetings and training workshops
• Each fiscal year, earn at least 12 hours of Professional Development units approved by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
• Demonstrate working knowledge of the world of work, the career pathway framework, to connect these systems to one of the main purposes for adult basic and adult secondary education
• Collaborate with internal and external career navigators, workforce partners as well as with occupational skill trainers (e.g., Welding or Culinary Instructors)
• Assess, counsel and in collaboration with ASH's Career Navigator refer students directly to post-secondary, vocational, and/or career opportunities as well as supportive services as needed
• Work with team members to integrate basic and employability skills, career exploration, and/or technical skills in ABE/ASE instruction using innovative or evidence-based approaches
• In collaboration with the Director of Employment & Education, Instructional Lead, and Workforce Opportunity Coaches, provide educational counseling to students which may include setting goals, resolving conflicts, and overcoming barriers and crises to help retain students
• With the support from the Instructional Lead, advise students on their progress and recommend steps to solve any issues that may impede them from completing their program or refer them to the appropriate staff member or external agency
• Conduct/participate in weekly student intakes, interviews, orientations, assessment, and enrollment tasks as needed
• Maintain ongoing communication with program instructors, program directors, supervisors and case managers to help ensure student achievement

The following duties represent 10% of the work performed in clerical and administrative tasks:

• Maintain current records on all students, including accurate attendance records, progress notes, and remediation plans
• Submit program, student progress, and assessment reports as scheduled by Director of Employment & Education and/or Instructional Lead
• Other appropriate duties as assigned by department Leads

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Must have the ability to teach and combine strong subject knowledge (mathematics) with key interpersonal skills (clear communication, patience, and enthusiasm)
• Display exceptional active listening skills
• Ability to differentiate lessons and instruction
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change
• Ability to adhere to policy and follow instructions
• Ability to interpret education materials to determine if text is aligned with Illinois ABE/ASE Content Standards, Common Core Standards, and College and Career Standards
• Willingness to create an engaging, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that fosters critical thinking, understanding, and confidence building
• Ability to work with a wide variety of individuals and different personalities
• Ability to be creative and work in a mission-driven, community orientated organization
• Ability to employ crisis intervention strategies
• Ability to build working relationships with students and people from other agencies
• Ability to work independently and make appropriate judgments calls when necessary
• Ability to be self-motivated, detail oriented, and highly organized
• Ability to accept constructive criticism and feedback well
• Ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less, and 20 feet or more
• Ability to correctly judge distances and spatial relationships
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent periods of moderate noise
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Preferred -Master's Degree in Education, Mathematics, or Related Field
• Required -Bachelor's Degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university and three years' experience teaching high school aged students and/or adult learners
• Desired -Supplemental teaching experience in Reading/Language Arts

Certificates/Licenses Required

• Preferably Teacher's Certification or Meet the Proficient Instructor's Criteria
• Mandated Reporter Certificate

Language Ability

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Math Ability

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Computer Skills

• In order to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the job, one must possess the following computer and program skills: basic computer competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, e-mail, and Internet

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university and three years' experience teaching adults.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required:
• Teacher's Certification or Meet the Proficient Instructor's Criteria preferred.