ABE Part Time Tech

Highland Community College; Baileyville (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Community College seeks an Adult Education Local Instructor/Coordinator to support the Adult Education Program at the assigned location. The role includes organizing pre-enrollment sessions, planning student study paths, and delivering quality instruction to help students reach their goals.

The position coordinates professional development, collaborates with AO-K staff and local partners, and supports recruitment, retention, and transition services for adult learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field is required; experience in adult education is preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret program materials and to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Strong interpersonal skills to encourage student persistence and success.

Responsibilities

• Hold pre-enrollment informational sessions and orientation for adult education classes.
• Develop a plan of study with students based on skills, interests and goals.
• Provide quality instruction to maximize student learning.
• Coordinate and deliver ongoing professional development for staff as needed.
• Recruitment and retention activities, including marketing for ABE/GED and AO-K programs.

Skills

Teaching

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Summary

The Adult Education Local Instructor/Coordinator is responsible for the support of the Adult Education Program at the assigned location. This position is funded through State grant monies and is subject to the availability of funds.

Responsibilities

1. Serve as an instructor by performing the following activities:
   • Hold pre-enrollment informational sessions and orientation activities for adult education classes and AO-K pathways.
   • Develop a plan of study with students based on skills, interests and goals.
   • Provide quality instruction so as to provide the best opportunity for students to learn.
   • Assist students in enrolling in College Success and Orientation for adult education students.
   • Coordinate and deliver on‑going professional development activities for staff as needed.
2. Use the adult education database to evaluate programs and make recommendations for program changes, professional development activities, and collaborations including AO-K:
   • Act as liaison for the AO-K TANF Scholarship.
   • Work closely with the Adult Education Director, Regional Coordinators, and Technical Center Director to provide guidance and collaborations necessary to meet AO-K goals.
   • Work with the Advisory committee and develop partnerships with business and industry that create opportunities for students and awareness of programs.
3. Consult with the HCC Adult Education Program Director for questions related to the program.
4. Recruitment and Retention Activities:
   • Coordinate marketing activities for the ABE/GED program, AO-K program, and transitional workshops, and serve as a local point of contact.
   • Provide ongoing transition services.
   • Work with students who are not meeting academic and/or attendance requirements.
   • Assist and refer students to financial, child care, transportation, and other resources as needed.
   • Act as the advisor for AO-K students, following HCC advising practices, and attend campus advising trainings.
5. Maintenance Activities:
   • Locate a facility to be used for classes.
   • Keep accurate records and supply necessary information to the HCC Adult Education Program Director.
   • Keep records of materials and information received from the Director and share with tutors and students.
   • Perform other instructor-related duties as required.
6. Program Involvement and Development Activities:
   • Be a member of the Kansas Adult Education Association (KAEA).
   • Attend Adult Education Staff Development on the state and local level.
   • Help develop and promote literacy at the local level.
   • Conduct staff training sessions as needed for local tutors.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field. Experience in teaching, training, counseling, or testing required. Previous experience in adult education desired.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the various subject areas of the program. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, tutors, groups, and employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must have the ability to instruct and work with individuals with a wide range of learning styles. Must have good interpersonal skills to encourage students to persist until they meet their goals.

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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.