Job details
Salary $25 an hour job type part-time
Full job description
Endorsements: michigan teacher certification, dx or di 6-12 endorsement required
Salary: $25.00 per hour or per wwea agreement for members
Schedule:
1-2 morning classes per week
Day-of-the-week of assignment negotiable.
8:30 am – 12:30 pm [plus ½ hr prep]
Summary:
Provide classroom facilitation and student instruction in self-paced learning center adult education classroom and/or remote instruction at both adult basic education and high school completion/equivalency levels in the following courses: biology, earth science, introduction to physics, high school equivalency preparation science
Work with adults and at-risk students in a cooperative learning environment
Participate with other instructors in curriculum development within michigan content standards guidelines and college and career readiness standards
Assess students as needed per adult education asssessment policy
Effectively manage classroom with regards to student participation, behavior, nrs assessment testing, and record-keeping responsibilities
Monitor attendance and assist in compiling student data for periodic grant accountability reports
Participate in professional development as required
Qualifications:
Valid michigan teaching certificate required, dx or di 6-12 endorsement required
Successful teaching experience with adult and/or alternative student population
Additionally preferred:
Personal commitment to goals of modern adult and community education and high school completion programs, including credit recovery
Demonstrate ability to integrate current technology into classroom experience
Demonstrate ability to design and/or modify curriculum to best meet instructional needs of adult education population within michigan content standards
Working knowledge of accountability practices for grant reporting
Subject to professional development requirements
Other duties as assigned
Note
All adult education teaching positions are included on the critical shortage list.
Working conditions – minimum qualifications
Skills, knowledge and abilities
Skills are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditionsSpecific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusionsSpecific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; content knowledge; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.
Ability is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipmentFlexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methodsAbility is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific, job-related equipmentProblem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plansProblem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderateSpecific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours; and ability to withstand the physical and mental rigors of teaching.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and tracking budget expendituresUtilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job’s functionsThere is opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.
Working environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterityGenerally the job requires sitting, walking and standingThis job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environmentNoise level may vacillate from quiet to loud in varying degreesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsDuties are performed mainly indoors and occasionally outdoors.
Physical demands and work environment
Physical demands: the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk and sitWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and educational equipmentThe employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other peopleSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focusThe position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with students, the public and other staff.
