Job Description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY
The Adult Basic Education teacher is responsible for an evening multi-level class of adult learners. This Position teach basic academic skills (reading, math, and language) to help students prepare for the GED\xc2\xae exam, WAGE Certificate, and/or short-term credential. This position is governed by agency/institution policy.

All SAU Tech employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in interpersonal behaviors and be committed to effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU Tech family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

The policy of Southern Arkansas University Tech is to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. The College will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, status as a disabled veteran or a veteran od the Vietnam era. Discrimination is prohibited by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1064, as amended, Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972, and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with disabilities Act of 1990, including all subsequent amendments and administrative regulations adopted thereunder by the Department of Education. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in the various programs and activities of the College.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Foster and create a positive and engaging learning environment and provide support to students as needed.
• Responsible for teaching Adult Basic Education skills using instructional methods geared toward the adult learner in a classroom setting.
• Plan lessons and create curriculum to address the learning needs of culturally diverse and multi-skill level students which prepare students to pass the GED exam, enhance basic education skills, and/or earn certificates/credentials.
• Uses lesson plans aligned with CCR Standards that integrate instruction across content areas
• Discuss student goals and create an individualized plan toward meeting those goals; evaluate progress and adjust plan as needed.
• Maintain accurate data and student records to ensure required documentation is in folder and updated on a daily basis.
• Maintains knowledge of program regulations, policy, and procedures.
• Responsible for effective classroom management that enhances student learning.
• Monitor student attendance and progress as it relates to program policies and procedures.
• Maintain student confidentiality
• Actively Participate in program improvement activities/discussions and staff meeting.
• Keep professionally up-to-date in areas of instruction and completes required professional development hours.
• Participate in recruitment, retention, and follow-up activities.
• Cross train in all programs to be familiar with requirements and to be able to help students reach their goals
• Perform related responsibilities as required or assigned

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Education : Bachelor\'s Degree with current Arkansas teaching license

Experience : Two to three years of teaching experience

Supplemental Information

Other Requirements
Knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Knowledge of general office procedures. Knowledge of basic record keeping procedures. Knowledge of word processing applications. Ability to operate standard office equipment. Ability to provide information and assistance to office staff, visitors, and callers. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to extract and organize information.

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