Instructor - ABE/ASE

Georgia Department of Revenue; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia seeks an Instructor for ABE/ASE to teach math, reading, English grammar, social studies, and science for students pursuing high school equivalency. The role is a 40-hour, full-time benefitted position reporting to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for High School Equivalency.

Schedule varies with program needs and may include nights and occasional Saturdays, primarily at Alpharetta North-Fulton campus with occasional Lawrenceville campus duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Master’s degree or above preferred.
• Two years teaching experience in classroom settings (in-person or virtual).
• Exceptional customer service, multi-tasking, critical thinking, and written/spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students and meet local/state/federal benchmarks (70%).
• Complete training and professional development by deadlines (5%).
• Maintain student files, program reports, and payroll forms (10%).
• Follow attendance policies and respond to division communications promptly.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Critical thinking

Verbal written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Instructional software

Job description

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Job Title

Instructor - ABE/ASE

Job Requisition ID

JR0000002458

Number of Openings

1

Shift

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details

54,080.00/YR.

Job Description

This job is a 40-hour, full-time benefitted position in the Adult Education Division that reports to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for High School Equivalency.

Schedule - Varies based on needs of program and will include nights and occasional Saturdays. The position is based at the Alpharetta North-Fulton campus and may occasionally work on the Lawrenceville Campus.

This individual will provide instruction in all of the following academic areas: computational and applied mathematics, reading comprehension and English grammar and writing skills, social studies and science. Students in this program are seeking high school equivalency certification.

Minimum Qualifications (Job Code 10214)

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree or above, preferably with a focus on education; Two years teaching experience in a classroom setting (in-person or virtual). This position requires exceptional customer service, multi-tasking, critical thinking, and verbal/written communication skills. Microsoft Word, Excel and instructional software experience.

Candidates must have an in-depth knowledge of the subject(s) being taught and possess a strong interest in teaching. Candidates must be proficient in middle through high school level education in both in-person and virtual platforms. Specific abilities may include:

Demonstrate numeric functions, equations, and various mathematical principles to students.

Able to help students think hypothetically, figure out cause and effect, understand mathematical structures, and verify solutions.

Know and understand the rules of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and syntax for both written and oral contexts

Understand how to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing to accomplish a variety of purposes.

Clearly conveys ideas from texts or other supplementary materials.

In addition, candidates must possess demonstrated abilities in the area of counseling techniques; experience in planning, organization, and coordinating work; ability to complete detailed paperwork; ability to interact with employees, students and the general public in a tactful and courteous manner; effective written and oral communication skills; flexible, responsible, efficient and enthusiastic. Ability to accommodate different learning styles with sensitivity to diverse cultures.

Job Functions

Considerable discretion in handling confidential information and sensitive materials is required. Effectively prepares for and instructs class as assigned following pre-defined curriculum. Instructors maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. Candidates must be computer literate and willing to use a variety of instructional methods and techniques. Participation in staff development training sessions may be required. Individuals must write and speak in a well-organized and coherent manner that adapts to the individual needs of students. Instructor is able to conduct effective classroom discussions by managing groups, asking questions, eliciting and probing responses, and summarizing for comprehension.

Duties/Responsibilities

Percentage of Time

• Instruct students and meet local/state/federal benchmarks. (70%)
• Complete assigned training and professional development by stated deadlines. (5%)
• Maintain accurately completed student files, program reports, and payroll forms.(10%)
• Follow attendance policies.(5%)
• Read all division communication and reply within the requested time frame.(5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned.(5%)

Physical Demands

Frequency

(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly

• Requiresoperation, access, orcontrol of financial resources.(N)
• Requires having a P-Card.(N)
• Driving isaresponsibility of this position.(N)
• Thispositionwillhave direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care. (N)
• This position will haveSecurity Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications).(N)
• This position is astationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periodswith or withoutreasonable accommodation.(N)
• This position requiresmoving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite toanotherwith or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directionswith or without reasonable accommodation.(N)
• This position requires the ability to repeatmotions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingerswith or without reasonable accommodation.(N)
• This position requires the ability to operatemachinery and/or power toolswith or without reasonable accommodation.(N)
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipmentwith or without reasonable accommodation.(N)
• Noisy environments.(N)
• Medium work that includesmoving objects up to 50 poundswith or without reasonable accommodation.(N)
• Light work that includesmoving objects up to 20 poundswith or without reasonable accommodation.(N)
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or morewith or without reasonable accommodation.(N)
• Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.(N)
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.(C)

The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I financed programs, educational programs, and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

The Technical College System and Technical Colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal opportunity. The following person has been designated to manage inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Richardson, Title IX and Section 504 Director, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building A, Room 407, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691, [e-mail].

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a bachelor’s degree from a college or university.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.