Part-Time Adult Education High School Credit Instructor (non-certified position)

Urbana School District 116; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Urbana School District 116 in Urbana, IL is seeking a Part-Time Adult Education High School Credit Instructor (non-certified position) to deliver diploma-based instruction evenings or afternoons. The role focuses on building literacy, numeracy and workforce readiness for adult learners.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, using Google tools, maintaining records, and collaborating with staff to support student progress. A Bachelor's degree is required; teaching certification is not.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; teacher certification not required.
• Technology/digital literacy proficiency.
• Ability to work with diverse adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Develop educational plans to help learners earn diploma and workforce skills.
• Provide direct instruction as assigned by the director.
• Use instructional materials to build literacy and mathematics skills for the diploma.
• Incorporate employability and citizenship skills into curriculum.
• Maintain accurate student records including grades and attendance.
• Contact students to encourage attendance and monitor absences.
• Document student progress and social-emotional needs.
• Assist with student retention and assessments as needed.
• Communicate with support staff and administration to remove barriers.
• Attend staff and professional meetings as requested.
• Maintain lifelong learning and professional development.

Skills

Digital literacy

Google apps

Video conferencing

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

Urbana School District 116

TITLE: Part-Time Adult Education High School Credit Instructor (non-certified position)- Multiple Positions Available

HOURS: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00-8:00 pm OR Mondays-Thursdays from 1:00-4:30 pm

SUPERVISOR: Director of Urbana Adult Education

SUPERVISES: N/A

JOB SUMMARY: The high school credit teacher will demonstrate the knowledge, creativity, organizational skills, rapport-building and cultural understanding necessary to successfully implement a high school diploma/credit-based curriculum.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Develop educational plans with students to help them acquire the literacy and workforce skills necessary to earn their high school diploma and transition to a college or career pathway.
• Provide direct instruction to students, as assigned by the director.
• Utilize instructional materials, methods, techniques, and resources to assist students in acquiring basic literacy and mathematics skills while working to earn their high school diploma.
• Incorporate curriculum materials that will increase students' knowledge of employability skills and responsible citizenship skills.
• Maintain accurate student records, including grading, attendance, curricular needs, career goals, etc.
• Contact students, as needed, to encourage good attendance and be knowledgeable about reasons for students absences.
• Document student contacts/communication, including information about student progress, absences, and social/emotional needs.
• Assist with student retention efforts.
• Assist with student assessment; maintain training as required to conduct standardized assessments.
• Maintain good communication with support staff and administration to help students remove barriers to good attendance and achievement of their goals.
• Attend staff meetings and other professional meetings as requested.
• Maintain a personal commitment to lifelong learning and enhancement of professional abilities.
• Communicate and collaborate with all adult education staff to increase awareness of program strengths, needs, and changes.
• Attend regional and state professional meetings as requested; acquire at least 12 hours of professional development per year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in education or related field is required. Teacher certification is not required.
• Technology/digital literacy proficiency

EXPERIENCE

• Ability to select materials and methods appropriate to diverse physical, emotional, and cognitive characteristics of adult learners.
• Must demonstrate an ability to accept cultural and ethnic differences and adjust teaching techniques if necessary to create a non threatening atmosphere and foster freedom of expression.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Able to build rapport with students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs
• Classroom management
• Strong organization skills
• Knowledge of computer applications, including Google applications and video conferencing platforms
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Standards-based curriculum development
• Peer observation and conferencing skills
• Knowledge of subject matter
• Planning for instruction
• Delivery of instruction
• Assessment of student performance

EVALUATION: To be completed by the Director using the district’s evaluation instrument.

SALARY RANGE: $35/hour

START DATE: November 2026

NOTE: This is not a position within the collective bargaining agreement and is not an administrative position.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED: October 2026