Instructor: Adult Basic Education

The Adult Basic Education (ABE) Instructor works with the ABE instructional team to prepare and execute instruction of students. This person can expect to prepare lessons, instruct students, collaborate with staff, contact students regarding progress, and record data.

The individual should be an engaging instructor who uses performance data to inform instructional decisions, willing to work with a team to accomplish program goals, and conscientious about keeping and recording accurate records. The ABE Instructor is responsible for ensuring an educational atmosphere where adult students have the opportunity to fulfill their academic and career goals by earning a High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma and/or growing their basic skills in Math, Language, Science, Social Studies, and Reading, as demonstrated by progressing through the six Educational Functioning Levels defined by the National Reporting System (NRS) (as evidenced by achieving measurable skill gains).

The ABE Instructor should have an understanding of data-based instruction and the ability to relate and build rapport with people of diverse backgrounds. They should exhibit proficiency with computers and software, such as G Suite, Google Classroom, and Promethean Boards. They should be reliable, professional, and have excellent interpersonal skills. They should also be able to differentiate instruction based on student data and needs, and integrate skills and content to deliver cohesive integrated lessons.

The Instructor should model HopeWorks values and ethics central to the HopeWorks mission of “Hope in Christ”. To be effective in this position, one must be caring, empathetic, conscientious, confidential, culturally-sensitive and client-centered. This individual should adhere to professional standards as outlined by rules and regulations governing their profession

Instruction

●      Plan and execute instruction to empower students to progress in academic and career goals
●      Review pretest and post-test data to target student skill deficiencies to enable students to make measurable      skill gains
●      Prepare engaging lessons that incorporate all learning modalities
●      Provide instruction for both virtual and in person classes
●      Be familiar with various Adult Education testing platforms and requirements
●      Work with administration and student coordinators for student recruitment, outreach, and retention efforts
●      Reach out to students who have not been attending class to identify and address barriers
●      Manage site and supervise the site’s staff

Data and Records
●      Analyze student and team data
●      Utilize student data to guide and manage your team’s performance
●      Place all students in the appropriate class based on individual data
●      Meet state-mandated MSG goals
●      Maintain and enter accurate attendance records
●      Document student contact and advising sessions
●      Track student progress through Jobs4TN

General Operations
●      Perform site lead functions as assigned
●      As a member of the leadership team lead by example, promoting positive communication, teamwork and professionalism
●      Supervise full and part-time instructors
●      Support other staff as a member of the ABE team
●      Promote ABE program through interaction with students and prospective students.
●      Refer students to other HopeWorks programs as need arises
●      Ability to work independently with little direct supervision
●      Accept responsibility and be self-motivated
●      Display effective multitasking and time management skills
●      Provide office coverage, customer service and assist with student registrations, class assignment, attendance reports, and student goals