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.
Part Time Work Location Midland County Detention Center Job Summary Instructors for the Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency (GED) will work in a classroom setting instructing students in Midland College's Adult Education Program at the Midland County Detention Center. Required Qualifications An earned Bachelor's Degree in English, History, Mathematics, Education or similar discipline from a regionally accredited institution; Strong organizational skills; Attention to detail; General familiarity with computers, Word, and Excel programs; Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external groups; Willingness to participate in collaborative projects with colleagues and instructional leaders. Preferred Qualifications Experience in teaching adult students or high school students; Experience with curriculum design, curriculum implementation, and assessment of student progress; Experience working in a correctional facility; Experience teaching in different modalities to include face-to-face, hybrid, and online/remote. Essential Functions Instruct students who have achieved varying levels of mastery in the four subject matter areas (Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics); Teach students online, face-to-face, or a combination of the two modalities on a schedule as assigned by the TXCHSE (GED) Coordinator; Communicate effectively and appropriately with students; Integrate essential workplace competencies into the classroom setting; Report and interpret test results for individual students; Develop and promote a safe learning environment for all students; Provide tutoring and additional instructional support to students as necessary; Attend required staff meetings; Complete the required 15 clock hours of professional development as assigned through the state training portal by the program's Professional Development Coordinator; Participate in student registration and orientation functions as necessary; Other duties as assigned. Physical Demands Frequently moves equipment or paperwork weighing up to 20 pounds; Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time; Use of manual dexterity; Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation; The person in this position needs to occasionally move from office to classroom. Security Sensitivity All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
Min Salary:
$26.00 per hour
Max Salary:
$26.00 per hour Posting Number
P00761S2016
Open Date:
08/23/2021
Position Available:
As Needed-Applicant Pool Special Instructions to Applicants All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application, resume, and transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with application.
NOTE:
Official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources may be required within 30 days of hire. If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days. All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
Please note:
You are applying for an applicant pool position. Application status may be obtained from the hiring supervisor. Please call (432) 685-4532 for additional details. EEO Statement In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.
