GED Instructor - Part-Time - Juvenile Probation

Fort Bend County; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

TCDRS retirement system

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a part-time GED instructor to support students at probation department sites. You will administer pre-tests, provide individualized instruction, and track progress for each student preparing for the GED exam.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field preferred, and at least one year of classroom teaching. Excellent communication and collaboration with probation staff are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree in education or related field preferred.
• One year of practical classroom teaching experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with education representatives, volunteers and staff.
• Minimum age 21.

Responsibilities

• Administers pre-tests at probation department sites.
• Provides individual instruction and tutoring as needed.
• Provides weekly progress reports to probation staff indicating progress.
• Assists with job skills and introduction to higher education instruction as needed.
• Assists and prepares for annual GED graduation.
• Participates in emergency management activities as directed.

Skills

Teaching

GED preparation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Job description

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

Responsible for being fully knowledgeable in reading, math, science and social studies. Administers pre-tests at the various probation department sites. Works directly with students that are identified to be in need of remedial work to prepare them for the GED Exam. Provides individual instruction and tutoring as needed. Provides weekly progress reports to probation staff indicating progress. Assists with various job skills and introduction to higher education instruction as needed. Assisting and preparing for annual GED graduation. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor’s degree in an education or related field preferred. One-year practical experience in classroom teaching. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with education representatives in the community, program participants, various volunteers and other department employees. Ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner. Minimum 21 years of age.

SALARY: Part-Time, $33.42 per hour

SCHEDULE: Monday - Thursday, approximately 28 hours per week (class hours are 8:30am - 12:30pm)

CLOSING DATE: Upon Filling Position

For certain positions requiring certification, state standards shall disqualify an applicant if their criminal history reveals:

1. 1) A felony conviction against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years; a deferred adjudication for a felony against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years or current felony probation or parole.
2. 2) A jailable misdemeanor conviction against the laws of this state, another state or the United States within the past 5 years; a deferred adjudication for a jailable misdemeanor against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 5 years or current misdemeanor probation or parole.
3. 3) Registered as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits. Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification. For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.

Fort Bend is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized not only on the creed of real estate: location, location, location, but also on the “quality of life” that is so sought after by families looking for the right place to call “home”. Fort Bend County is looking for motivated people that love coming to work, dare to do their best, want to work with like-minded people, and help change the community.