Adult Ed Instructor - KDOC

Butler County Community College

El Dorado (KS)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 49,000

Full time

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Life insurance
LTD insurance
KPERS retirement
Generous paid time off
Tuition exemption

Job summary

Butler County Community College seeks an Adult Education Instructor to deliver literacy, ABE, college readiness and GED prep at the El Dorado facility and other college locations. The role includes coordinating curriculum with staff, assessing progress, and ensuring compliance with WIOA goals and Kansas DOC outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in education or a related field, strong subject matter knowledge, and experience with competency-based instruction.

Qualifications

  • Thorough knowledge of subject matter.
  • Competency-based instruction.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Human relations skills.
  • Flexibility in workload and schedule to meet peak demands.
  • Competency in teaching developmental, Pre-GED, GED, technology, pre-employment, and advanced transitional skills.

Responsibilities

  • Instruct literacy, adult basic education, college readiness and GED preparation at Butler Community College and outreach locations, including El Dorado Correctional Facility.
  • Develop curriculum, administer assessments, conduct follow-up, and maintain records.
  • Collaborate with outreach staff and other instructional personnel to ensure effective service delivery.
  • Participate in professional development for Kansas Board of Regents trainings and Kansas Adult Education Association credentialing.

Skills

Subject matter knowledge
Competency-based instruction
Basic computer skills
Human relations skills
Schedule flexibility
Developmental/GED teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education
Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education
Bachelor's degree in Special Education
Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice
Related field

Job description

Posting Information
Position Title

Position Title Adult Ed Instructor - KDOC

Job Duties

Responsible for instruction of literacy, adult basic education, college readiness and GED preparation instruction at Butler Community College locations and other outreach locations, in addition to other content such as basic technology, work readiness, and placement test preparation as needed. The specific locations is the El Dorado Correctional Facility ( EDCF - a maximum security prison). Act as the liaison between outreach location staff ( EDCF ) and Butler of El Dorado staff to effectively and efficiently provide Adult Education services. Instructor will be held accountable for students acquiring the state average in educational gains plus the five primary goals set by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act as well as the required outcomes for Kansas Department of Corrections. Will work as a team with the director, data entry person and other instructional staff to develop curriculum, administer appropriate assessment(s), conduct follow-up, and to maintain and update records required for effective and efficient delivery of program services. Instructor may be asked to occasionally substitute for other instructors and perform routine office procedures as needed. Program standards require the employee to actively participate in professional development activities for Kansas Board of Regents trainings and Kansas Adult Education Association credentialing.

Butler Community College offers a very generous benefits package. The benefits applicable to this position include:

  • Generous employer contribution toward health/dental insurance
  • Employer paid life insurance
  • Employer paid LTD insurance
  • KPERS retirement
  • Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, professional and holidays – including time off during spring break and winter break)
  • Butler tuition exemption (self and immediate family)
  • Supplemental insurance coverages (employee paid)
Nature of Position

Nature of Position Full Time

If Part Time, list Working Hours

Salary (Commensurate with education and experience)

Salary (Commensurate with education and experience) Starting @ $44,200 /yr. Commensurate with education and experience.

Open Date

Open Date 11/10/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Butler Community College is an equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

The applicant may be requested to authorize the College to procure a consumer report(s) for employment purposes.

We regret that the College is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status.

Required knowledge and skills

A. Thorough knowledge of subject matter.
B. Thorough knowledge of competency-based instruction.
C. Basic computer skills.
D. Human relations skills.
E. Flexibility in modifying workload and schedule to meet peek demands
F. Competency in teaching developmental, Pre- GED , GED , technology, pre-employment, and advanced transitional skills.
G. Ability to create individual study plans based on special needs of students or individual differences and individual goals.
H. Knowledge of teaching in a correctional setting preferred.

Required experience

A. Previous teaching experience with adults ages 16 and over.
B. Experience with competency-based instructional methods.
C. Developmental education experience preferred.
D. Experience with individuals in a correctional setting preferred.

Required educational background

Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, Criminal Justice or related field.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * What is your highest level of education?
    • Associate's degree
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Masters's degree
    • Ph.D or Ed.D
  • * Do you have any experience working in Corrections?
    • yes
    • no
  • * How many years of teaching experience do you possess?
    • 0 years
    • 1 year
    • 2 years
    • 3 - 4 years
    • 5 - 6 years
    • 7+ years
  • * Do you have experience teaching online?
    • Yes
    • No
  • * How would you rate your computer skills?
    • average
    • good
    • proficient
  • * Are you currently receiving benefits from KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System)?
    • No
    • Yes
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