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An Adult Basic Education or Literacy Instructor works with adults, including young adults who are out of school, to improve literacy and strengthen basic skills in reading, writing and math. Helps students to learn English or gain a high school diploma or equivalent certificate. Assesses students' educational levels, skills and goals, and differentiates instruction as needed for adults at different levels in one class. May focus on basic skills as needed for a particular occupation, or assist students with developing study skills or job search skills, or help students connect with social services.
$62,464 / year median in California
-3% projected decline
Job Description
- Adult School Highly Qualified
- Inmate Education
- CTE Construction at Placer Union High School District Print Application Deadline 9/22/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/9/2026 Contact Ronda Black 530-886-4401 Number of Openings 1 Salary Single Rate $46.10 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info $46.10/hour Length of Work Year January 11, 2027
- March 19, 2027
Employment Type Part Time Location Placer School For Adults Job Summary Job Summary Position Title:
Part-Time Adult Education CTE Instructor- Construction Trades (Inmate Education)
Location:
South Placer County Jail Reports To:
PSA Coordinator of Instruction and Programs (Inmate Education) and the Assistant Principal overInmate Education Programs Employment Classification:
Part-time, non-benefited, hourly position. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of jail clearance and all required background checks.Hourly Rate:
$46.10/hr Schedule and HoursWeekly Hours:
7 hours per week, which includes entering and exiting jail.Shift:
Evenings (combination of evening M-F), 4:30-7:30 pm or 5:00-8:00 pm. Classes run three hours, twice weekly.Teacher Academy:
Attendance at a one-day Saturday Teacher Academy each semester, paid separately at the standard hourly rate and required each semester. Position Summary Placer School for Adults is seeking a knowledgeable, hands-on professional to teach introductory Construction Basics and Electrical Basics courses to adult students in our inmate education program at the South Placer Jail facility. Help justice-involved individuals gain real-world vocational skills to secure meaningful employment upon release. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Instructional DutiesInstructional Delivery:
Teach introductory construction concepts (framing, print reading, hand/power tool operation, jobsite math) and basic AC/DC electrical principles (circuits, schematic reading, multimeters, conduit bending, wiring safety).Safety & OSHA Standards:
Teach and enforce general jobsite safety, personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance, and prepare students for OSHA-10 certification.Tool Control & Facility Compliance:
Strictly manage all instructional materials, tools, and hardware in accordance with Sheriff's Office security protocols. Maintain daily shadow-board inventories for all tools entering and leaving the classroom.Classroom Management:
Maintain a secure, structured, and View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Must have a valid CA Single or Multiple Subject Credential or a valid Adult School Credential. PSA can assist qualified candidates with the credentialing process if needed. Must have accounting experience. Please include the following required documents with your application for this position. Letters of Recommendation must be recent within the last 2 years. Answers to Supplemental Questions Credential Copy Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three- recent in the last two years) Resume Requirements / Qualifications Must have a valid CA Single or Multiple Subject Credential or a valid Adult School Credential.
- recent in the last two years) Resume Comments and Other Information
APPLICANTS
- PLEASE NOTE Any offer is contingent upon formal approval by the Placer Union High School District Board of Trustees, Live Scan fingerprint clearance, maintenance of all credentials, licenses, transcripts, and/or certificates necessary to perform the duties of the above-entitled position, the district's review of information related to past instances of misconduct pursuant to AB 2534 (Certificated positions), and current medical verification that the incumbent is free of active tuberculosis.
APPLICANTS
- PLEASE NOTE Any offer is contingent upon formal approval by the Placer Union High School District Board of Trustees, Live Scan fingerprint clearance, maintenance of all credentials, licenses, transcripts, and/or certificates necessary to perform the duties of the above-entitled position, the district's review of information related to past instances of misconduct pursuant to AB 2534 (Certificated positions), and current medical verification that the incumbent is free of active tuberculosis.
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