Enterprise State Community College Hiring for Adult Education Teacher Job at Tanner, AL Full Time

Provide competent classroom instruction in the area of Adult Education specifically reading, mathematics, and English. The teacher will adhere to the general faculty guidelines as specified by the Calhoun Community College Personnel Handbook, the Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the Alabama Community College System policies.

• An online application
• Current résumé
• Copy of college transcripts (Transcript must confirm applicant meets educational requirements.)

• Evaluate the progress of students in all classes according to institutional, departmental, and individual criteria.
• Administer assessment instruments to diagnose, evaluate, and place adult learners in the proper educational functioning level for literacy level instruction through GED® instruction.
• Link instruction to the learner’s academic needs as determined by the results of a valid, reliable assessment and re-assessment for literacy level instruction through GED® instruction.
• Administer WorkKeys for the Career Readiness Certificate.
• Collect, maintain, and submit accurate class records including attendance, contact hours, and progress reports to appropriate offices.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of materials used in academic administration when requested.
• Participate in scheduled in-service activities.
• Provide academic and career advice to students, and promote student leadership and enrichment experiences.
• Be prompt and punctual in reporting for work. Maintain assigned office hours.
• Continue as competent instructor in the chosen specialty by seeking new knowledge, improving teaching skills, and updating professional competencies.
• Promote positive and productive relationships with service area businesses, industries, and agencies.
• Perform all duties with professionalism.
• Provide advice to the administration on matters pertaining to the Adult Education program.
• Serve on committees engaged in furthering the work of the institution when appointed or when elected.
• Become familiar with institutional policies and procedures as outlined in the College Catalog, Personnel Handbook, and State Board Policy Manual; and in accordance with the Adult Education State Plan, and follow such policies and procedures.
• Perform other appropriate professional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited institution is required.
• A minimum of one (1) year teaching experience is required.
• Documented evidence in the proficiency of use of internet, e-mail, and computer software programs (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc.) is required.

• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Proficiency in the use of current educational technologies in the classroom and willingness to develop and teach web-based courses;
• Competency in the use of current educational technologies in the classroom;
• Knowledge of GED® test requirements;
• Broad knowledge of English including grammar, writing, and literature; mathematics including fractions, percent, measurement, algebra, and geometry; reading instruction including vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Ability to deal effectively with students, other employees, and the public;
• Commitment to all students, including those of diverse ages, cultures and ethnic backgrounds;
• Ability to conduct individual and small group instruction;
• Successful problem solving skills;
• Conscientious- wanting to care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job;
• Initiative- responding to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work;
• A focus on details;
• A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to students;
• Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning;
• Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet student needs;
• A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand;
• Confidence in decision making and communication skills.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Calhoun Community College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT:
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit a non-refundable $17.40 payment for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Calhoun Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Calhoun Community College participates in the E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate Degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College. Specific questions regarding Calhoun’s educational programs, admissions and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the College.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.calhoun.edu

P.O. Box 2216
Decatur, AL 35609
256-306-2590
256-306-2591

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