Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Back to Results

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Oklahoma City Community College

High School Equivalency (HiSET®/GED®) Teacher

Career Insights for Middle / High School Teacher (Other)

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Oklahoma data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Middle or High School Teacher teaches middle school students, usually in grades 6 - 12, in a public or private school. Teaches one subject, or a group of subjects, such as math and science; works with one class all year or teaches different classes of students throughout the day. May mentor students, coach a school team or advise a student club. May specialize in working with students learning English or students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.

$59,951 / year median in Oklahoma

+9% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Classification Title:
Temporary Non-Exempt Datatel Position ID:
AELF0HISEGED1A
Annual Hours:
As needed or assigned not to exceed 25 hours per week or 1000 hours in a fiscal year.
Placement Range:
$24.00 per hour
Position Type:
Temporary Part-time Job Category:
Non-Exempt General Description High School Equivalency teachers will assist adults to acquire and develop literacy and numeracy skills; to acquire the necessary academic prerequisites to access further post-secondary education and skill training opportunities, or employment and workplace training opportunities; to increase educational levels for purposes of self-improvement; to learn and develop living and social skills; and/or to acquire and develop English language skills. This appointment is contingent upon availability of grant or contract funds. If the funds from the grant or contract that provide funding for this appointment are no longer available, this appointment may be terminated without cause upon written notice to the employee.
Reports To:
High School Equivalency Coordinator What position(s) reports to this position? None Minimum Education/Experience Valid Oklahoma Teacher's Certificate OR Master's Degree. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Be detail-oriented. Have a respectful and encouraging demeanor toward students. Physical Demands/Working Conditions 1.
GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sedentary work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. 2.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
This position requires the person to frequently communicate with colleagues and students to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations. This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position. 3.
VISUAL ACUITY
This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations. 4.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position performs the essential functions in an indoor, classroom or office setting. Preferred Qualifications Teaching experience.
Work Hours:
Day, evening and/or weekend hours as required by course assignment.
Department:
Community Outreach & Education Open Until Filled:
No HR Contact:
Adrianna Hunter Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: resume, cover letter, other documents. Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for this position. For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00AM and 5:00PM.
Posting Number:
Student, Work Study, Temporary_0402935 Job Duties (Position Specific) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement) Teach literacy and how it relates to the adult's role as a worker, parent and citizen. Provide successful teaching strategies and appropriate accommodations for adults with Learning Disabilities and Special Learning Needs. Use technology in the classroom for instructional purposes. Administer Standardized Official HSE Practice Tests. Serve people in the community who are most in need of literacy services, including those adults who have low incomes or minimal literacy skills. Make learning student-centered and relevant to the individual student's goals. Be at the classroom site at least 15 minutes before class is to begin. Engage in active teaching strategies which emphasize problem-solving skills and relate learning to the student's prior experiences and knowledge. Follow an established course outline and schedule for class instruction. In Language Arts - Social Studies classes, provide instruction in the reading strategies and content needed to pass high school equivalency tests. In Math-Science classes, provide instruction in math and science strategies and content needed to pass high school equivalency tests. Provide learning in real life contexts to ensure that an individual has the skills needed to compete in the work place and exercise the rights and responsibilities of a citizen and a parent. Have preparation time each week. Preparation time is one hour for each 6 hours of instruction. Attend 15 hours of professional development annually. Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures) Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures. Contribute to a safe educational & working environment. Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others. Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices. Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.