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Pascagoula-Gautier School District

Adult Education / Instructor / Full-Time

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 days ago

Location: Pascagoula, MS (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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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.

$55,661 / year median in Mississippi

-2% projected decline

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AND QUALIFICATIONS

Instructor (Adult Education, ESL, Smart Start) Classroom instructor responsibilities include lesson planning, instruction, professional development, recruitment, and program improvement efforts. Instructors are also responsible for providing supplemental computer-based distance learning opportunities to interested students in their classes. Other duties include, but not limited to, periodically reviewing goals, adjusting student placement, if needed, and coordinating with the student support staff.

An instructor is required to:

Have a bachelor's degree (Education, Adult Education, or related field preferred). Provide a copy of his or her transcript(s) to the local director's office. Attend the New Teacher Academy to learn basic instructional competencies, take the state competency test required for new instructors, and receive training on CCR standards.

Take the following assessments:

AE & ESL

Instructors take the

TABE 11/12

to include Locator and all subject areas. Test results need to be on file with the director. Smart Start Instructors take the ACT® WorkKeys® Assessments Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents. Verification of NCRC to be on file with the director. Must pass a criminal background check as prescribed by state statute. All interested persons should email a cover letter and resume to Mrs. Elizabeth Roberson, Director of Adult Education - eroberson@pgsd.ms - (228) 938-6587 All applicants must have a current application online.