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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.
$51,956 / year median in Tennessee
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Provide instruction in:
Adult Education Skills:
Beginning literacy, mathematics, reading, writing, science, and social studies.Mathematics:
Numbers/operations, measurement/geometry, data analysis, probability, algebra.Reading:
Comprehension, inference/interpretation, analysis, synthesis/generalization.Writing:
Organization, language facility, conventions, essay writing.Science:
Life, physical, and earth science with emphasis on analysis and application.Social Studies:
History, civics/government, economics, geography. Provide English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction. Deliver vocational soft skills, computer literacy, and Microsoft Office instruction. Administer TABE and HiSET pre-tests, practice tests, and assessments to determine educational levels and eligibility. Schedule students through JMS and maintain daily case notes. Utilize a variety of educational technologies and platforms, including Google Docs, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WebEx, DRC, Burlington, and Orijin re-entry tablets. Ensure programs meet or exceed state standards while creating innovative, diverse instructional strategies. Compile monthly statistics and reports. Facilitate graduation ceremonies once or twice annually. Attend professional development workshops and trainings; obtain DRC certification and other credentials as requested. Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Education or closely related field. Computer literacy and experience using online teaching platforms. Prior experience teaching Adult Education or Vocational classes in a jail or prison setting highly beneficial- Must attend orientation and security training prior to working if assigned to work in a correctional facility per facility training requirements.
- Physical demands: while performing duties of job, employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35-40 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Work environment: the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.