Classified - Adult Education Teacher na Crete Public Schools

Position Title: Adult Education High School Equivalency (GED®) Teacher (PM)

Job ID#: 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: 

1. General teaching and instructional skills
2. Basic computer skills 
3. Poised
4. Supervise a variety of tasks at the same time
5. Satisfactory completion of criminal background check
6. Ability to relate to and work with a variety of people
7. Flexibility to work with people from diverse backgrounds
8. Good record keeping skills
9. Ability to plan for and meet deadlines 

Job Tasks:

1. Teach PM GED® preparation classes
2. Set clear objectives and communicate to students
3. Adapt methods to suit diverse needs
4. Evaluate and guide student progress
5. Plan varied instructional activities
6. Employ different teaching techniques
7. Direct and collaborate with volunteers
8. Maintain and submit accurate student records
9. Organize classroom materials
10. Provide instruction in core subjects- RLA, Math, Science, Social Studies
11. Provide remedial instruction in basic skills such as reading comprehension and math computation
12. Utilize technology for in-class, remote, and distance learning
13. Monitor assignment completion
14. Establish and enforce classroom rules
15. Prepare students for future educational or career opportunities
16. Provide academic advising to students and help them develop transition plans when finished with the program
17. Attend appropriate professional development as required (virtual and in-person)

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform other tasks or duties as assigned