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Adult Basic Education Instructor (Part-Time)
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What they do
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.
$61,558 / year median in Connecticut
-1% projected decline
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Responsibilities include providing instruction of Adult Basic Education (ABE) materials to assist individuals in increasing their basic reading, writing, and numeracy skills. The instructor will need to do a pre and post-test assessment with each individual in the program utilizing the CASAS Reading and Math assessment tools. This position is part time in the evenings.JOB DUTIES
- 10-12 hours per week, which includes class preparation and data entry time, scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday during early evening hours
- Provide daily instruction of Adult Basic Education classes focusing on improving individuals reading, writing, and numeracy skills
- Administer and evaluate pre and post-test assessments to adequately determine a student's academic level and need
- Responsible for recording all student's attendance, performance, and progress
- Identify any barriers to success a student is facing and work collaboratively to develop a service plan as necessary
- Develop and maintain all curriculum for necessary ABE subject areas
- Provide guidance to students which includes but is not limited to: intake assessment, reviewing classroom progress, periodic check-ins, 1:1 tutoring, referring to outside services if necessary
- Assist the program Director in collecting and adhering to all State of Connecticut Adult Basic Education reporting requirements as well as any mandated company reporting procedures
- Other duties as assigned