NEDP Advisor/Assesor

Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy of Hope Adult PCS in Washington, DC seeks an NEDP Advisor/Assessor to work with the Dean of Student Academic Services across Ward 5 or Ward 8. The role guides adult learners through Diagnostic and Assessment phases, administering instruments, interpreting results, and shaping individualized learning plans.

Collaboration with staff and strong communication are essential. The position requires a Bachelor's in Education-related fields, experience with CCSS for Adults, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Secondary Education, Adult Education, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with Common Core and/or College and Career Readiness Standards for Adults.
• Experience teaching adults for the GED and/or high school.
• Familiarity with CASAS and Accuplacer.
• Strong cultural competency skills with diverse populations.
• Experience working with adult learners with special needs a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong computer skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Academy of Hope staff to provide a safe, nurturing environment for adult learners.
• Introduces NEDP to prospective applicants and conducts information sessions.
• Administers diagnostic instruments and interprets results.
• Identifies individualized skills and develops learning recommendations.
• Provides CASAS math, essay writing, and assessment phase preparation as needed.
• Serves as a buddy to Assessment learners and facilitates lab time.
• Prepares candidates for modules and conducts in-office interviews.
• Evaluates demonstrations of competencies according to NEDP standards.
• Maintains attendance and progress records per AoH standards and NEDP requirements.
• Attends regular meetings at both sites and remotely.

Skills

Communication skills

Cultural competency

Time management

Organizational skills

Adult education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Adult Education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CASAS

Accuplacer

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTIONNEDP Advisor/AssessorReports to: Dean of Student Academic Services Functional Area: Academics FLSA Status: ExemptJob Location: Ward 5 or Ward 8 Job Classification Category: ProfessionalPosition Overview:Works with the Dean of Student Academic Services to ensure that the NEDP is administered according to national standards. The Advisor/Assessor serves as a facilitator of learning, as well as a liaison between the complex program and the Applicant/Candidate (Applicant-learner in Diagnostic Phase, Candidate-learner in Assessment Phase). An Advisor/Assessor needs to have faith in the adult’s ability and must encourage the Applicant/Candidate to trust in his/her ability as a learner.*About NEDP: The National External Diploma Program (NEDP) is an applied performance assessment system that assesses high school level skills, primarily in life and work contexts. The NEDP evaluates competencies that are outlined in the Common Core College and Career Readiness standards. Content areas include Cultural Literacy, Health Literacy, Civic Literacy, Financial Literacy, Geography,History, Science, and Twenty-First Century Workplace. Candidates for a high school diploma through NEDP are also required to complete an individualized college and career readiness competency, which is typically fulfilled through earning an industry-recognized certification or with verification from an employer.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESCollaborates with entire Academy of Hope staff to ensure that NEDP adult learners at Academy of Hope experience a safe, nurturing environment.Fulfills all responsibilities of an NEDP Advisor:Introduces NEDP to prospective applicants and others through the NEDP Information Session.Administers Diagnostic instruments and interprets results.Assists applicants to identify an Individualized Skill.Develops and presents learning recommendations.Identifies possible community learning resources.Provides CASAS math, essay writing, and assessment phase preparation as needed. This can be in classes, small groups, and/or one-on-one.Serves as a buddy to Assessment learners, including facilitating lab time.Fulfills all responsibilities of an NEDP Assessor:Prepares candidates for modulesConducts in-office interviews for each module. Interviews could take place at either site or remotely and could be during the daytime or evening.Evaluates the demonstration of each competency according to NEDP standards.Gives feedback to the candidateReviews other assessor’s portfolios and delivers feedbackSupports volunteers and instructors in providing individualized instruction and support to learners in all phases of the National External Diploma Program.Works with Dean of Student Academic Services in developing study material for each phase of NEDP.Responsible for accurately recording and reporting on NEDP learners’ attendance and progress according to AoH Adult PCS standards as well as NEDP requirements.Attends regular meetings at both Academy of Hope Adult PCS sites as well as remotely.Education:Bachelor’s degree in Education, Secondary Education, Adult Education, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferredExperience:Experience with Common Core and/or College and Career Readiness Standards for Adults.Experience teaching adults for the GED and/or high school.Familiarity with CASAS and Accuplacer.Strong cultural competency skills required, including excellent ability to communicate with a diverse population.Experience working with adult learners with special needs a plus.Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong computer skills.Excellent time management and organizational skillsPhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time.Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment and a computer keyboard.Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.Reaching overhead and above shoulders to retrieve files and materials.Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials.The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbsMust be able to withstand extended viewing of computer screensThis position will sit in an open/shared office environment with moderate noise levels.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: AoH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not allow discrimination with respect to employment or any of the terms or conditions of employment because of actual or perceived race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, (or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer-related or HIV/AIDS-related), genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.