Adjunct Instructor, High School Equivalency (HSE) in Spanish (Continuous Posting)

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in Asheville, NC is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for High School Equivalency (HSE) in Spanish. This continuous posting supports staffing needs as they arise and may include evening classes.

The ideal candidate will plan and deliver lessons, assess student progress, use technology in instruction, and advise students. A Bachelor's degree, bilingual Spanish-English ability, and a NCCCS credential (or within 2 years) are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience teaching math, language arts, science, social studies, or workplace readiness.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Must hold NCCCS-recognized credential at hire or earn within 2 years.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver lessons to develop academic and workplace readiness skills.
• Administer formal and informal assessments to determine instructional needs.
• Utilize classroom technology to enhance student learning.
• Maintain communications with students, administrators, and staff.
• Maintain student records related to the course.
• Support enrollment, persistence, and completion for students.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Teaching adults

Lesson planning

Technology-enabled instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

NCCCS credential (within 2 years)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SMART Boards / interactive tech

Job description

Adjunct Instructor, High School Equivalency (HSE) in Spanish (Continuous Posting)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• This is a continuous posting to recruit an applicant pool, openings may or may not exist at this time. Applications are evaluated on an as-needed basis only when hiring managers have a position that needs to be filled or class(es) that need to be staffed from semester to semester. Continuous postings will remain open for a period of 12 months. Applicants of continuous postings may or may not be notified as to the outcome of their candidacy. When new continuous postings become available, we encourage you to reapply.
• Upon submitting your online application, an unofficial transcript must be uploaded to your application for the related degree(s) listed in the “Minimum Requirements” and/or “Preferred Qualifications” section of the job posting. The unofficial transcript must list the individual courses taken. Diplomas will not be considered in lieu of an unofficial transcript.
• If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education or official transcript evaluation (required if the degree was attained outside the US) from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) recognized organization, are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work. Failure to comply may result in revocation of the job offer.
• This is a grant funded position.

Position Summary Information

Position Title

Position Title Adjunct Instructor, High School Equivalency (HSE) in Spanish (Continuous Posting)

Employment Category

Employment Category Adjunct

Contract Length N/A

Expected Work Schedule

Expected Work Schedule Variable

Anticipated Days

Anticipated Days Weekdays

Anticipated Hours

Anticipated Hours Variable

Anticipated Hours per Week

Anticipated Hours per Week Variable, up to 22 hours

Job Description Summary

We are seeking skilled educators who are passionate about supporting students who struggled in traditional high school settings. Instructors will plan and facilitate lessons using the Adult Education Content Standards for adults students who either lack a high school credential, or have tested below a 12th grade level in reading, language arts, or math. Instructors will support students’ ability to succeed in the following contexts:

• Academic and study skills – high school equivalency exam prep. (GED® or HiSet), and/or entry into postsecondary education or training, including dual-enrollment
• Employment – career exploration, job applications, interviewing skills, soft skills, etc.

Classroom formats and locations may include:

• Teaching in a leveled, or multileveled, classroom with managed enrollment
• Tutoring in a study lab with rolling enrollment
• Facilitating distance learning courses through an online learning platform
• Teaching in a setting off campus, often in the evening
• Advising students one-on-one or in small groups
• Facilitating new student testing and orientation groups

Duties

• Create and deliver lessons to help students develop their academic and workplace readiness skills and strategies (teaching assignments may vary, and could be primarily focused on math, language arts, science, social studies, or workplace readiness.
• Administer formal and informal assessments in class to help determine instructional needs
• Utilize classroom technology to enhance student learning
• Maintain communications with students, administrators, and other staff
• Maintain student records related to the course
• Support overall needs of students related to enrollment, persistence, and completion
• Participate in departmental, college, and state professional development opportunities as they arise

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree;
• Demonstrated experience teaching math, language arts, science, social studies, or workplace readiness skills;
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office software;
• Must either hold a NCCCS -recognized credential at time of hire, or earn one within 2 years of date of hire.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, or closely related field
• Experience using technology to enhance and/or deliver instruction including SMART Boards, iPads, computers, interactive PowerPoint presentations, etc.
• Minimum of one year’s teaching experience with diverse and/or at-risk populations
• Minimum of one year’s teaching experience with adults
• Experience teaching math (from integers to algebra) to struggling students
• Experience with research-based reading instruction for struggling students
• Experience with academic and/or career counseling/advising
• Experience with Basic Skills / College and Career Readiness programs in the community college setting

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration)

Start Date

Keep Open Until Filled Yes

Salary Range

Salary Range $24.83 per contact hour

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Resume

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Certifications
• License(s)
• Unofficial Transcripts 2

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