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Adult Education Instructor

Fort Smith Public Schools

ADULT EDUCATION CENTER

- Fort Smith, Arkansas This job is also posted in Arkansas Jobs In Ed, and Fort Smith Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5931170

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Sep 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Adult Education Instructor

FLSA:

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Director of Adult Education

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

190 days with benefits and specified in the employee contract.

The incumbent will work regular school hours Monday-Thursday, two nights a week, and one summer session.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must meet AR licensure requirements

DISTRICT VALUES

We will always put student needs first.

We believe relationships matter.

We expect accountability.

We operate with transparency.

We prioritize student and staff safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Teach the course curriculum as outlined for and other instructional educational training programs developed for adults.

Teaching assignments to include one or more of the following: Distance Learning, English as Second Language, and Adult Basic Education. Build knowledge and develop clinical skills aimed at assisting students to obtain credentials

Maintain accurate records on all students, including but not limited to attendance records, schedules and course requirements regarding hours of instruction and content.

Assist the director of Adult Ed in recruiting students for their programs, and assist with implementing new programs

Evaluate and document students' progress through testing, observation, and assessment of skills attained.

Communicate effectively with students, and all those affiliated with the course, including staff at any training facilities, and prospective employers.

Provide a stimulating environment that encourages student participation, interpersonal skills development, and concepts of good patient care.

Maintain a monthly time sheet and turn in at required deadlines.

Work as a team team with advisors, career coaches, and SNAP case manager to assist students in obtaining available benefits and potential employment.

Ability to perform physical work with patients and students in a clinical setting, if applicable.

Ability to work nights. Carries out duty as assigned, including after-school or before-school duties

Supervises students on recess, bus, during before and after school duty, on field trips, extracurricular events, and in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day

Ability to work with diverse populations.

Excellent organizational skills.

Skilled in teaching adult learners.

Maintains prompt and regular attendance and demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others

Maintain emotional control under stress.

Perform all other duties as assigned by the Adult Education Director.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally.

Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting.

See Certified Staff Salary Schedule For our salary schedule, click this link to visit our district website.

If seeing this posting on a job site, please apply here

https://fortsmithschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx if interested.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Requirements