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Part-Time Adult Education Instructor, Carnegie at Allegheny Intermediate Unit in Carnegie, Pennsylvania

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Job Description:

Description

Allegheny Intermediate Unit

Job Title: Family Literacy Program - Adult Education Instructor

Position Summary:

This position provides classroom instruction to adults in a variety of adult education settings, in accordance with program and funding source policies and emerging best practices, using a variety of instructional strategies that engage program participants in learning. Instructors will also participate in all professional development, curriculum development, and student documentation practices per program policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:


  1. Attend new teacher training and orientation sessions

  2. Implement the academic and workplace readiness curriculum in a manner consistent with the program design and state standards

  3. Implement and model parenting and basic literacy strategies for students in alignment with the parenting curriculum.

  4. Create a classroom environment characterized by respect and rapport that promotes a culture of learning

  5. Adhere to admission, orientation and student placement policies.

  6. Accommodate newly-enrolled students on an on-going open or managed enrollment basis

  7. Develop an individualized educational plan /adaptation plan for each participant according to the needs of English language learners and low literacy students

  8. Participate in orientation and evaluation for new students according to program guidelines as needed

  9. Address each participant's current academic and social level of functioning by offering the appropriate level of challenge and guided practice for basic academic, social and life skills within a multi-level class

  10. Administer monthly progress assessments using appropriate informal assessment methods

  11. Manage student behavior and classroom procedures effectively

  12. Work with case manager to report all information related to family goals, employment or training, including student case work as assigned

  13. Identify and immediately refer to program coordinator and case manager any issues regarding classroom management, teacher, tutor or student concerns

  14. Maintain the security and confidentiality of records in compliance with AIU, state and federal policies and regulations

  15. Maintain accurate student records and submit them to the coordinator according to schedule

  16. Accurately maintain daily attendance records and complete other clerical and data related responsibilities as assigned

  17. Assist coordinator in the development of program policies and procedures which reflect funding agency guidelines, policies and procedures

  18. Participate and support new staff orientation and teacher development as requested by coordinator

  19. Participate and support teacher observation/evaluation processes including teaching performance and demonstrated support of program curriculum and methods

  20. Assist other members of program staff, when requested, in the timely performance of their tasks

  21. Participate in state mandated activities, including but not limited to Career Pathways and other state program initiatives, staff development, training or other activities that support program development as directed by the coordinator

  22. Regularly attend scheduled staff meetings

  23. Participate in procedures supporting emergency plans, as requested by coordinator

  24. Monitor the inventory, use and distribution of instructional materials to students

  25. Maintain policy for removing/borrowing materials from the Resource Room

  26. Notify the coordinator when class materials or supplies are needed

  27. Maintain a clean and orderly classroom, staff work areas and storage areas

  28. Teach other classes in emergency staffing situations

  29. Perform a variety of non-instructional responsibilities as needed and assigned, such as clerical, data collection and entry, curriculum development, case management, recruitment, training, and/or any additional housekeeping tasks related to the general operation of the Adult Education Program

  30. Adhere to sick day and requests for time off policies and procedures

  31. Perform non-instructional duties per directions from the program director


Qualifications


  1. Bachelor's Degree; Education or related field and a minimum of one (1) year teaching experience classroom-based or small group instruction

  2. One (1) year experience in Adult Education and Early Childhood/Elementary Practices preferred

  3. Good written/oral communication and interpersonal skills

  4. Ability to handle multiple priorities

  5. Ability to comply with the AIU Conduct policy

Additional Requirements:


  1. Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR Clearances required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).

  2. School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


  1. Sitting for extended period of time

  2. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds

  3. Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies

  4. Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner

  5. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English speaking customers

  6. Hearing clearly

  7. Adequate vision to perform duties

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.

Reports To: Program Director or Program Coordinator

Department: FACES

Salary: $17.50/hour

Schedule:

20 hours per week Evening classes at Carnegie 3 evenings, 2 for Adult Ed face-to-face, at the Carnegie Family Center and 1 day ILA at the Adult Education Center (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday) plus one extra session with students online on Thursdays. Position is available August 16, 2021

To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume, PA Certificate (if applicable) and transcripts at the AIU Career Site.

Please send any questions to: recruitment@aiu3.net

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute.


Primary Location

: US-PA-Carnegie

Work Locations

: Carnegie Family Center 820 Capital Drive Carnegie 15106

Job

: AIU JOB family

Organization

: Allegheny Intermediate Unit

Schedule

: Temporary

Shift

: Temporary Work

Job Type

: Part-time Day Job

Job Posting

: Jul 8, 2021, 1:04:00 PM
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