PT Adult Basic Education (ABE) Instructor

Cape Fear Community College; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Community College seeks an STRIDE instructor to deliver classroom instruction in the Adult Basic Education program for students with IDD. The role involves lecturing, demonstrations, labs, and preparing materials to build employability and post-secondary prep skills.

Responsibilities include lesson planning, field trips to employers, records maintenance, and supporting career pathway development in alignment with CFCC policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Official transcripts and training certifications are required.
• Experience with IDD population and teaching is preferred.
• Ability to implement classroom instructional techniques and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction in reading, math, computer literacy and employability skills.
• Prepare lesson plans and develop supplemental materials.
• Conduct class field trips to employers and CFCC programs.
• Drive a school vehicle for field trips (non-CDL).
• Maintain attendance and student performance records.
• Oversee policy implementation in the teaching area.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Communication

Student engagement

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Valid NC driver’s license

Job description

DEFINITION:

To provide classroom instruction to students with IDD in CFCC’s Adult Basic Education program, STRIDE through lecture, demonstration, laboratory exercises, handouts, responding to questions and testing. Must be familiar with ABE curriculum. Assist students in developing employability and post-secondary preparatory skills.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives direct supervision from Special Programs Director
• Exercises no supervision

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTION STATEMENT:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide classroom instruction to students in reading, math, computer literacy and employability skills.
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities; develop and prepare supplemental materials to enhance textbook lessons.
• Conduct class field trips to visit employers, CFCC educational programs, and community resources.
• Drive a school vehicle (non-CDL requiring vehicle) to take the STRIDE students on field trips.
• Provide classroom instruction using the IDD curriculum.
• Assist STRIDE Assessment Retention Specialist with identifying and developing career pathway plans for students based on their individual interests and abilities.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance.
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines.

Other Important Functions:

• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lesson formats as needed.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Classroom and laboratory instructional techniques and procedures
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional techniques and procedures
• Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment
• Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration

Ability To:

• Interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Communicate clearly and respectfully, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
• Making observations
• Reading and writing
• Communicating with others
• Operating assigned equipment
• Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
  1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  2. Operating assigned equipment
  3. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
  4. Bending, stooping, climbing or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
  1. Making sound decisions
  2. Responding to questions
  3. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Minimum Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university

• Valid NC driver’s license with driving record that is within the parameters set by the college.

Minimum Experience:

• Previous teaching experience.
• Experience with IDD population.

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Prior experience in Adult Education is desirable.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
• Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If the highest level of education is a High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
• Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master’s degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
• To claim veterans’ preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify eligibility.