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Reading/Language Arts Instructor
4 months ago
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. Thus, 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 soft skills (which includes communication and listening, self-management, digital and financial literacy) to adults so that they can learn the knowledge and skills needed to obtain an industry recognized certification or a family sustaining job. The AE will perform duties that are instructional and clerical in nature while delivering direct services to adults. The employee will serve in the position for which an educational professional has responsibility in designing and implementing educational lessons, evaluations, remediation plans, activities, and services for participants.
Responsibilities:
The following duties represent 55% 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 as well as the College and Career Readiness Standards
- Write lesson Reading/Language Arts focused 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/ IET (Integrated Education & Training) classes in Reading/Language Arts using evidence-based practices or strategies
- Contextualized instruction for the Bridge/ IET courses
- Differentiate curriculum, assessments, and/or instruction to meet the need of the student
- Evaluate students' progress regularly using formative and standardized assessments
- Create and implement students' remediation plans
- Administer career readiness assessments
The following duties represent 35% 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, other AEs, workforce partners as well as with occupational skill trainers (e.g., Security and 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 Education, Manager, and Career Navigator, 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 Director of Education or Manager, 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, and enrollment tasks as needed
- Maintain ongoing communication with program instructors, program director, supervisor, and case manager 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 program director
- Other appropriate duties as assigned by Manager
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Must have strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
- Must display patience and exceptional 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 teach Reading/Language Arts content
- Ability to interpret education materials to determine if text is aligned with Illinois ABE/ASE Content Standards as well as Common Core and College and Career Standards
- Working knowledge of teaching adults and principles of adult education
- 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 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
Education/Experience
- Preferably Master's degree in Education or Related Field
- Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university and three years' experience teaching adults; as well as experience in teaching content specific areas of language arts and/or math
Certificates/Licenses Required
- Mandated Reporter Certificate
- Preferably Teacher's Certification or Meet the Proficient Instructors Criteria
