AdultEd GED Instructor (English/Social Studies) (Casual)
- Alexandria City Pub Sch Dist
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Full Time
Job Description:
The AdultEd GED Instructor provides high-quality instruction to adult learners preparing for the GED® test. The instructor creates a supportive, learner-centered environment that promotes academic achievement, persistence, and successful transition to post-secondary education, workforce training, and employment opportunities. Instruction includes reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, aligned with the GED College and Career Readiness Standards.
Program: Adult Education Program
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00-12:30 pm
Hourly Rate: $30.75 - $35.75 per hour based on teaching experience and other factors
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
- Experience teaching adults, secondary students, or diverse learners.
- Knowledge of GED content areas and adult learning principles.
- Strong classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with instructional technology and online learning platforms.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Instruction and Learning
- Plan and deliver engaging, standards-based GED instruction in face-to-face
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, cultural, and learning needs of adult learners.
- Integrate evidence-based instructional practices, including adult learning principles, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and digital literacy skills.
- Utilize formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and inform instruction.
- Prepare students for success on GED Ready® practice tests and official GED examinations.
- Incorporate workforce readiness, critical thinking, problem-solving, and employability skills into instruction.
Student Support
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment that encourages student engagement and persistence.
- Assist students in setting educational and career goals through individualized learning plans.
- Collaborate with advisors, transition specialists, counselors, and community partners to address barriers to student success.
- Support student attendance, retention, and completion efforts.
Assessment and Data Management
- Administer and interpret approved adult education assessments.
- Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, and student performance records.
- Monitor student measurable skill gains and progress toward educational goals.
- Enter and maintain required student data in program management systems in a timely manner.
Program Participation
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development activities, and program improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop curriculum, share best practices, and strengthen instructional quality.
- Support recruitment, orientation, and student recognition events as needed.
- Adhere to all federal, state, local, and program policies and procedures.
Compensation:
- $30.75 - $35.75 per hour based on teaching experience and other factors
Clearances:
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
- Tuberculosis Skin Test.
- Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols.
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