Central Alabama Community College

 

 

Position Summary

 

The Adult Education Instructor will provide direct instruction to adult learners and will carry out other instructional duties and instruction support activities according to the provisions to the Alabama State Plan for Adult Education and Family Literacy and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Instructor will be assigned to teach at varied times and locations based on student demand; day, evening, or weekend.

The position is located on the Childersburg campus.

This is a temporary, grant-funded and probationary status position. Continued employment is dependent on continued funding.

Salary Schedule D3 ($28,225 - $56,450)

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

1. Plans, implements, documents and evaluates instructional practices, procedures and materials.
2. Provides direct, on-site daily supervision of academic assistants.
3. Provides instruction in literacy, adult basic education, GED® test preparation, English language acquisition, family literacy, integrated English Literacy and civics education, integrated education and training, including career pathways, workplace education, and workforce preparation, including the National Career Readiness Certificate, and Ready To Work (RTW) skills integration.
4. Applies research-based instructional practices that incorporate the use of computers and other technologies.
5. Is knowledgeable of reading, writing and/or math instructional strategies.
6. Uses a variety of instructional strategies and tools appropriate to the needs of the student.
7. Uses lesson plans aligned with CCR Standards that integrate instruction across content areas.
8. Provides continuous feedback and adjusts instruction to maximize student learning.
9. Works with colleagues to develop and evaluate curriculum and materials.
10. Integrates work-, family- and community-related activities into instruction.
11. Administers and interprets appropriate placement and diagnostic tests.
12. Applies adult education principles and methods in the workforce classroom.
13. Facilitates the transfer of learned skills from the classroom to the job.
14. Plans learning experiences that are interactive and relevant to the specific workplace environment.
15. Customizes and develops workplace education curriculum and lesson plans that facilitate transference from the classroom to the job based on the workforce goals and expected training outcomes.
16. Plans instructional support activities carried out by academic assistants.
17. Evaluates the achievement of students with whom academic assistants are working.
18. Additional duties may include assisting AE students with enrolling in postsecondary education institutions or training programs; helping students with job search skills in preparation for the workforce; connecting students with support services; and helping students establish career and educational goals.
19. Uses formal and informal assessment data to monitor and document student progress.
20. Collects and manages accurate data for program improvement and accountability.
21. Participates in the retention and follow-up of students.
22. Maintains knowledge of program regulations, policy and procedures.
23. Maintains student records.
24. Supervises and monitors academic assistants.
25. Makes referrals to community agencies or postsecondary institutions as appropriate.
26. Advocates adult education at the local and state level and explains the impact of under- education on employment and society.
27. Assesses adult education needs and promotes program in community.
28. Promotes use of community resources and participates in activities of other community agencies.
29. Recruits families and matches them with instructional staff.
30. Participates in required professional development activities, receiving a minimum of 10 clock hours of PD per year, with 5 of the 10 hours being structured coursework.
31. Uses technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
32. Assesses personal strengths and weaknesses as a basis for developing a professional development plan.
33. Additional instructional related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
 
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will work inside in an office/classroom or teaching environment. The employee must follow all safety requirements carefully and wear any personal protective equipment applicable.
 
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
 
Central Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled employees and encourages individuals desiring reasonable accommodations to request such accommodations through the Human Resources department.

 

Qualifications

 

1. Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution is required.
2. Proficient knowledge, use, and operation of computers and instructional technology, including use of e-mail communications is required.
3. Excellent organizational skills are required.
4. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written is required.
5. Experience teaching adults is preferred.

 

Application Procedures/Additional Information

 

IMPORTANT NOTE!!! - Read all of the following information very carefully before submitting an application.  Do not submit an application until you have all required application materials uploaded to NEOED.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a completed application through the ONLINE application system in order to be considered for the position. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure the application is complete and all required documentation is attached. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email. 

A complete application consists of the following:

1.     A completed online application form.

2.     Current resume.

3.     College transcripts, if applicable. (copies will be accepted; if employed, it is the responsibility of the employee to furnish official transcripts to CACC within 30 days of employment). NOTE:  To qualify, the transcript(s) must include your name, the name of the institution, and confirm that the degree required for the position was conferred (date received). 

Applicants must travel at their own expense. Central Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The College reserves the right not to fill the position in the event of budgetary or operational constraints.

Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Once submitted, all applications become the property of CACC. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied by the College.

Central Alabama Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Central Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity employer.  is It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System and Central Alabama Community College that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by law be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Furthermore, no qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be subject to discrimination in employment or in connection with any service, program, or activity conducted by the College.  Central Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

Central Alabama Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Associate in Arts degree, Associate in Science degree, Associate in Applied Science degree, Associate in Occupational Technology degree, and certificates. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Central Alabama Community College. 

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit anon-refundable fee of $17.40 for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. 

Central Alabama Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding the position. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.