High School Equivalency (HSE ) instructor pool, Dewitt & Clinton

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is seeking a part-time High School Equivalency (HSE) instructor pool for Clinton Community College or Dewitt. The instructor delivers adult basic education and HSE curricula, creating lesson plans to support learning outcomes and diploma completion.

Responsibilities include providing high-quality instruction in reading, writing, math, social studies, and science; developing engaging activities; and supporting students with guidance and next steps toward education

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in Adult Basic Education or in special education/learning disabilities
• Experience in working with high-risk populations
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and community relations skills are required

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction to Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) program participants employing effective instructional techniques, methodologies and best practices
• Work with associate dean to assess needs of HSE students and to design and implement lesson plans that effectively support identified learning outcomes
• Integrate 21st Century Workplace Skills, including career awareness and exploration, essential job skills, civics, digital literacy, critical thinking, effective communication, and workforce preparation into curriculum and instruction.
• Incorporate contextual learning strategies that create connections between instruction and real-world applications
• Provide counseling and mentoring support to newly arriving students
• Plan and implement learning strategies appropriate for meeting student and program learning outcomes
• Assist students in identifying next steps for continuing education and/or entering and succeeding in the workforce
• Engage in professional development activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas (Required professional development hours: 12 hours per year – first year instructors must complete an additional 6 hours of orientation)
• Commit to providing quality service that meets or exceeds the expectation of internal and external customers
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

ABE teaching experience

Work with high-risk populations

Interpersonal & communication skills

Job description

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High School Equivalency (HSE ) instructor pool, Dewitt & Clinton

Position Title High School Equivalency (HSE ) instructor pool, Dewitt & Clinton

Job Category

Job Type

Job Type Support Staff, Hourly

Supervisor's Title

Location

Location Clinton Community College (20)

Job Description

Under limited supervision, the High School Equivalency Instructor is responsible for providing creative instructional solutions in the delivery of the adult basic education and high school equivalency curricula. Instruction may be in all or some of the following subject areas: Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Math, and Science. The HSE instructor shall create lesson and unit instructional plans that support the designed learning outcomes for successful completion of the equivalency diploma.

PART - TIME at Clinton Community College or Dewitt. This is a posting on an “as needed” basis.

EICC is unable to sponsor employment at this time, new hires must have authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Required Qualifications

• Teaching experience in Adult Basic Education or in special education/learning disabilities
• Experience in working with high-risk populations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and community relations skills are required.

Salary | $19.50 hourly

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Previous teaching experience is preferred but not required

Physical Demands

This role may have prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and/or speaking.

Salary $19.50 hourly

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction to Adult Basic Education ( ABE ) and High School Equivalency ( HSE ) program participants employing effective instructional techniques, methodologies and best practices
• Work with associate dean to assess needs of HSE students and to design and implement lesson plans that effectively support identified learning outcomes
• Integrate 21st Century Workplace Skills, including career awareness and exploration, essential job skills, civics, digital literacy, critical thinking, effective communication, and workforce preparation into curriculum and instruction.
• Incorporate contextual learning strategies that create connections between instruction and real-world applications
• Provide counseling and mentoring support to newly arriving students
• Plan and implement learning strategies appropriate for meeting student and program learning outcomes
• Assist students in identifying next steps for continuing education and/or entering and succeeding in the workforce
• Engage in professional development activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas (Required professional development hours: 12 hours per year – first year instructors must complete an additional 6 hours of orientation).
• Commit to providing quality service that meets or exceeds the expectation of internal and external customers
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

EICC Non-Discrimination Statement

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact EICC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222, [e-mail] or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: [phone]. FAX : [phone]; TDD : 800-877-8339 or Email: OCR [e-mail]

Posting Number

Posting Number S215P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Open Date

Open Date 05/15/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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