Adult Basic Education/GED Lead Instructor

Johnson County Community College

Position Title
Adult Basic Education/GED Lead Instructor


Department
Continuing Education & Workforce Development



Position Type
Full-time Salaried, Exempt


Number of openings
1



Work Schedule, Hours per week
Monday-Friday 8-5, 40 hours per week



Position Grade
LVL13



Pay Range
$45,284.00-$56,606.00 (actual pay depends on qualifications)



Location
Overland Park Main Campus



Benefits Category
Full-time

JCCC Benefits Information



Job Summary
Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Instruct ABE/GED classes for adult learners within Johnson County Adult Education (JCAE) to help students achieve academic success, including earning their high school diploma and job readiness skills. Design, develop, and implement new curricula to comply with funding requirements and continuously improve instruction and outcomes. Train and mentor new adult basic education and GED® (ABE/GED®) and English Connection (EC) instructors. Assist ABE/GED® Program Coordinator with teacher observations and coaching. Substitute teach as needed to cover staff absences at all program locations. Work with the JCAE leadership team to drive efficient, effective program operations.



Job Duties
Job duties include but are not limited to:

• INSTRUCT ADULT BASIC EDUCATION/GED AND ENGLISH CONNECTION CLASSES FOR ADULT LEARNERS - Teach at least one class per semester to adult learners in adult basic education. GED® or English Connection class or integrated career technical training classes. Instruct short-term specialty classes such as digital literacy and GED® subject-specific curricula (Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies). Periodically substitute for absent instructors.
• DESIGN, DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT NEW CURRICULA - Monitor program requirements and best practices and proactively adapt, refine and add curricula to address new program requirements and best practices. For example, a current need is to develop and integrate curriculum for local workforce partners through onsite programs to meet the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requirements. Educate staff, train teachers, and implement new features, soliciting feedback and incorporating refinements ongoing.
• TRAIN/MENTOR NEW INSTRUCTORS, OBSERVE CLASSROOM TEACHER PERFORMANCE, AND COACH TEACHERS TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE
• SUPPORT EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE OPERATIONS - Assist in developing and implementing procedures/policies for JCAE, including design/facilitation of training.
• SPECIAL PROJECTS - Complete special projects and/or reports upon request.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.



Required Qualifications
Master's degree in education, curriculum development, or content-specific area
3+ years experience in teaching adult learners
3+ years of experience teaching in a classroom setting
2+ years of experience developing curricula to meet the needs of students and to comply with program standards and federal and state regulations
Understanding the challenges and needs of non-traditional adult learners
Demonstrated leadership and coaching experience
Strong communication skills, including written and oral presentations to large and small groups
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Proficient in using technology to enhance learning within the classroom
Flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings and occasional Saturdays as needed


Preferred Qualifications
ABE/GED® non-traditional instructional experience
Experience with Johnson County Community College processes and resources



Required application documents
Resume

Cover Letter



Disclosures
Every employee of the college is expected to treat all members of the college community with dignity and respect demonstrating professional, courteous and respectful behavior and engage in constructive conflict resolution, when needed.

In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. JCCC provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email hr@jccc.edu.

For a summary of all disclosures (Background Check, Clery Act, ADA, EOE, etc.) refer to the links on our Careers Page.


To apply, please visit: https://careers.jccc.edu/en-us/job/494821/adult-basic-educationged-lead-instructor


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