Classified - Adult Education Teacher

Position Title:

Adult Education High School Equivalency (GED®) Teacher (PM)

Job #: 1890

Reports to:

Director of Adult and Family Education

Assignment:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5:30 to 8:45 PM, plus plan and student engagement time.

Approximately 9.5 hours per week.

Evaluation:
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually

Hourly Rate:
Starts at $19.37 and is based on related job experience and education

Crete Public Schools has an opening for an evening High School Equivalency (GED® preparation) Teacher to work with adult learners who are:

• Improving skills in reading, writing, and math in order to complete the GED® exams.
• Mastering material from the GED®'s four content areas:
  Reading & Language Arts (RLA), Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics
• Wanting to transition to better career and educational opportunities

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
• Teaching certificate not required but teaching experience preferred
• Strong oral and written communication ability

Essential Job Functions:

General teaching and instructional skills

Basic computer skills

Poised

Supervise a variety of tasks at the same time

Satisfactory completion of criminal background check

Ability to relate to and work with a variety of people

Flexibility to work with people from diverse backgrounds

Good record keeping skills

Ability to plan for and meet deadlines

Job Tasks:

Teach PM GED® preparation classes

Set clear objectives and communicate to students

Adapt methods to suit diverse needs

Evaluate and guide student progress

Plan varied instructional activities

Employ different teaching techniques

Direct and collaborate with volunteers

Maintain and submit accurate student records

Organize classroom materials

Provide instruction in core subjects- RLA, Math, Science, Social Studies

Provide remedial instruction in basic skills such as reading comprehension and math computation

Utilize technology for in-class, remote, and distance learning

Monitor assignment completion

Establish and enforce classroom rules

Prepare students for future educational or career opportunities

Provide academic advising to students and help them develop transition plans when finished with the program

Attend appropriate professional development as required (virtual and in-person)

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform other tasks or duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

E = Essential

NE = Non-Essential

Occasional - up to 33% of time

NE

Occasional - up to 33% of time, absolutely essential to the job

E

Frequent - between 34%-66% of time

E

Continuous - over 66% of time

E

Stamina

Sitting

X

Walking

X

Standing

X

Sprinting/Running

X

Flexibility

Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person

X

Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person

X

Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling

X

Reaching above the head

X

Reaching forward

X

Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (For

example: typing, data entry, etc.)

X

Activities

Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.)

X

Hand/grip strength

X

Driving on the job

X

Typing non-stop

X

Use of Arms and Hands

Manual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar)

X

Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt)

X

Lifting Requirements

Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Pushing/Pulling

25 to 50 pounds

X

51 to 75 pounds

X

Carrying

10 to 25 pounds

X

25 to 50 pounds

X