Position Summary

GRANT FUNDED

By agreeing to employment in this position, the applicant/employee acknowledges and agrees that neither tenure nor non-probationary status may be attained in this position – even if applicant/employee had previously attained non-probationary status in another position - because it is temporary, part-time, substitute, summer school, occasional, seasonal, supplemental, irregular, or like forms of employment, or in positions that are created to serve experimental, pilot, temporary, or like special programs, projects, or purposes, the funding and duration of which are finite as provided in Alabama Code 16-24C-4(3)(b). Continued employment is contingent upon funding from the grant.

Salary: Based on education and experience commensurate with Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule D3 ($30,675-$51,171). This is a nine-month position. Summer employment may be available (an additional $10,225-$17,056) dependent upon enrollment.

The full-time instructor of adult education is an employee working 35 hours per week in the program. The instructor provides direct instruction to students and carries out other instructional duties and instructional support operations according to the provisions of the Alabama State Plan for Adult Education and Family Literacy. The instructor will work with learners who are at least 16 years of age and lack basic educational skills to function effectively in society; do not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent (GED); have not achieved a 12.9 learning level in reading, writing, social studies, science, and/or mathematics; or who are unable to speak, read, or write the English language.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in literacy, adult basic education, GED test preparation, English language acquisition, family literacy, integrated education and training, including career pathways, workplace education and workforce preparation.
• Convey the expectation of success to students and provide learning opportunities that enable them to achieve personal goals and academic advancements in a timely fashion.
• Ensure that class attendance, student advancements, and student achievements reach program goals.
• Properly administer approved instructional assessments and reassessments that are valid and reliable. Use these instruments to diagnose, evaluate, and to develop a plan of instruction for each learner. Ensure plans of instruction are aligned with CCR Standards.
• Address individual student learning styles with appropriate materials and instructional strategies.
• Review and learn the content of new instructional materials; incorporate their use into the present instructional program.
• Solve conflicts and problems in the classroom.
• Support procedures for recruitment and retention of students including one-on-one attention with personal matters and academic assistance; phone calls, meetings and other contacts with students as necessary.
• Provide a learning environment that is respectful and supportive of students.
• Maintain the physical appearance of classroom(s) and any related spaces (computer room, testing room, office, etc.) to be neat, clean, bright, easy to work in, and otherwise, conducive to learning.
• Assess classroom needs and submit requests for materials, supplies and equipment to the Director of Adult Education.
• Assist with learner intake and orientation.
• Maintain accurate learner sign-in sheets.
• Maintain up-to-date records on each student.
• Read and respond appropriately to all reports, procedures, notices, monitoring reports, evaluations, etc. from the director of adult education.
• Provide all required reports in a timely way to the Office of Adult Education.
• Assist in organizing and carrying out necessary details for meetings and workshops.
• Assist in organizing and carrying out all aspects of the annual GED graduation.
• Attend meetings, professional development, and other events determined to be necessary and related to the role of the adult education instructor for the adult education program and the college.
• Provide instructional leadership and support by conducting workshops, coaching, mentoring, training and otherwise sharing new strategies and ideas with others.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of one-year of full-time experience working in adult education, adult literacy, or other programs that serve at-risk students and under-achieving adults required

Note About Applying: Please check the application requirements at the end of this announcement. When applying, applicants will be required to submit transcripts and a resume via the NEOED system, but there are other documents that are also required as part of this job application. Those can be added by selecting "Add Supplemental Attachment" on the attachments screen of your online application.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications required and must submit a complete application packet through the online application system in order to be considered for a position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information may be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. All application materials must be submitted through the online system. Paper documents will not be accepted by Human Resources. Please have ALL documents available for uploading at the time of application completion.

A complete application packet consists of the following:

• A completed Jefferson State Community College online application specific to this position
• Current resume
• Transcripts (unofficial copies will be accepted before the deadline but official transcripts must be on file prior to extension of an employment agreement to the successful candidate). Transcripts must include conferred or awarded date.
• Work experience verification in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Qualifications” section. Verification should include dates of employment, position title(s), and full-time or part-time work experience. Upon request from the applicant, work experience verification from current employer only may be delayed until an official offer of employment. Request must be made in the form of a statement on a separate document. If applicant delays verification from current employer and it does not cover required level of experience as stated in the “Qualifications” section, verification from previous employer(s) is required. A work experience verification form can be found at Human Resources - Jefferson State Community College. (For clarification, please contact Human Resources.)

• A work experience verification form can be found at Human Resources - Jefferson State Community College. Verification is the responsibility of the applicant. Verification must be completed by the employer and returned to the applicant for uploading with the online application. Do not return the paper form to Human Resources.

 

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 Jeff State. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied by the College.

The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

If you are applying for one or more positions, you must submit a separate application packet for each position.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Jefferson State 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.

All male applicants between the ages of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.

Jefferson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Jefferson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please notify us. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

 
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:

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