Position Details
Position Type: Substitute / Temporary
Date Posted: 6/3/2024
Location: Adult Learning Center
Primary Purpose
Provide instruction to adult students that will allow them to improve their literacy levels and ensure the student’s acquisition of skills to enable them to function independently in society, obtain a GED, pursue post‑secondary educational opportunities and/or obtain a job in the workforce.
Qualifications
Education/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree (Minimum). Teaching certification is not required.
Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of core academic subjects; Knowledge of curriculum and instruction; Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior; Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience: No experience required. Past teaching experience preferred.
Performance Responsibilities and Duties
Instructional Strategies
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present.
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
- Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
Student Growth and Development
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.
- Continually recruit and make concerted efforts to retain students.
Classroom Management and Organization
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
Communication
- Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with students, colleagues, and community members.
Professional Growth and Development
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job‑related skills.
- Comply with state regulations and policies for AEL teachers.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Tools / Equipment Used
Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Physical Demands
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
Motion: Frequent walking.
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment.
Environment: Both inside & outside.
Mental Demands
Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours.
Wage/Hour Status
Exempt
Pay Grade
Teacher / Nurse / Librarian
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Abilene ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.