1.

Provide classroom and individualized instruction in short- and long-term goal setting for students to complete the Aspire program and plan for future education, training and/or job seeking. Prepare students for further education or employment.

2.

Create a culture of care within the classroom that respects that all people come to class with different abilities and life experiences. We want to cultivate an environment that supports and empowers students.

3.

Provide detailed and documented state-required lesson plans for bi-weekly review; participate in bi-weekly staff meetings.

4. 

Prepare supplementary materials for and provide classroom instruction for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) communication skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) based on individual standardized assessment results.

5.

Maintain daily attendance records and follow up with students who miss class or stop attending.

6.

Incorporate the use of technology into classroom instruction as appropriate.

7.

Guide students in creating and maintaining student portfolios. Collect and secure them on a daily basis.

8.

Administer and score assessments: A) Formative assessments at regular intervals to monitor and provide feedback on student progress, and B) Summative assessments, or the TABE and/or practice high school equivalency assessments in compliance with state regulations.

9.

Review, respond to, and carry out instructions sent in email communication; ask clarifying questions as needed.

10.

As required by the State Aspire Program, all instructors must complete professional development. 

11.

Work collaboratively to develop and strengthen student recruitment, referral, and transition processes for post-secondary and employment opportunities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

·Bachelor’s degree preferred in Education or Adult Education; however, degrees in other fields will be considered with relevant experience. 

·Teaching Experience required.

·Adult education teaching experience preferred; training is provided.

·ESOL teaching experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Possess/develop strong understanding of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment used in Aspire
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on program objectives as well as the needs and abilities of students
• Ability to move about the classroom/lab to check student work and monitor behavior
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students and peers
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to remain patient and flexible with all students and all backgrounds
• Possess excellent human relations skills and serve as a role model for students

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals,  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, faculty, and students.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.     The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work is performed in an office-like environment with a minimal amount of noise.