Adjunct Instructor
4 weeks ago
Jacksboro, Tennessee, United States
Tennessee Board of Regents
Full time
Job Title: Adult Education Adjunct InstructorThe Tennessee College of Applied Technology Jacksboro is seeking a Part-Time Adjunct Instructor to serve in the Adult Education program. This position will provide instruction for adult learners with varying educational functioning levels.
Job Duties:- Plan, teach, and evaluate student work
- Accept responsibility and be self-motivated
- Demonstrate the ability to multi-task
- Assist with graduation
- Assist with student registration, assessment, orientation, and counseling
- Administer and interpret scores for TABE, CASAS, and HiSET OPT exams for student placement and instruction
- Organize and maintain confidential program and student files, as well as report documentation
- Provide office coverage, customer service, and assist with student registration, class assignment, attendance, and student goals
- Maintain technical knowledge by engaging in opportunities to improve or increase skills
- Contribute to team effort
- Provide instruction for digital education classroom
- Provide instruction for corrections students (as needed)
- Maintain time and effort documentation
- Work toward classroom improvement based on program goals
- Post-test all students after 40 hours of instruction
- Work with Leadership Team to develop a program that supports students' progression through the National Reporting System levels, ensuring level gains
- Support the Adult Education Office with general clerical duties (filing, faxing, disbursement of administrative and instructional materials, restock supplies, etc.)
- Manage electronic filing system
- Complete data entry in a timely manner, adhering to all reporting deadlines
- Organize and maintain confidential program and student files, as well as report documentation
- Collaborate with Instructors and Career Coaches
- Provide assistance for those seeking to learn English as a Second Language
- Assist with student needs, registration, and intake-related activities for potential and current students
- Willingness to learn and support the department as it relates to new tasks and/or responsibilities
- Assist with scheduling, proctoring, and scoring state-required tests (CASAS, TABE, OPT, HiSET)
- Maintain class, staff, and event schedules
- Baccalaureate in Education or related field, Tennessee Teacher's License (preferred or approved waiver, or experience in teaching)
- Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) is required
- Experience working in an Adult Education environment is preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, attentive to detail, flexible, and manage stressful situations
- Possess strong interpersonal communication skills and maintain focus with job responsibilities
- Ability to work with a variety of individuals/students
- Proficient oral and written communication skills and strong organizational skills
- Knowledge of and skill using data entry software
- Analytical skills and the ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines
- Aware of effective customer service practices and ability to implement them within an educational setting
- Accept new tasks and responsibilities in a positive/professional manner
- Contribute to team effort
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule
- Travel to satellite class locations if necessary
- Participate in local and state activities/staff development
- Demonstrate command of content knowledge of current AE Curriculum and recommended resources