St. Louis Public Schools Saint Louis , MO 63150
Posted 4 days ago
Position Title: Adult Basic Education Instructor
Payroll/Personnel Type: Part-Time
Job #: 9403
Reports to: Supervisor of Adult Education and Literacy
Shift Length: Varies
Union Eligibility: Not Eligible
Position Summary:
The AEL Instructor provides students with a program of study that teaches High School Equivalency Skills, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students, and develops employ-ability skills.
Essential Functions:
Supervises all students assigned in instructional activities
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
Plans and develops curriculum to meet competency requirements for the academic areas
Develops and adapts instructional materials and experiences to meet individual student needs, aptitudes and interests
Assesses and records student accomplishments on a regular basis through an approved DESE format
Maintains accurate attendance, progress, and enrollment records on students and follows Adult Education and Literacy procedures for reporting student attendance
Teaches and enforces safety policies and practices required by federal and state laws, the school district and the department
Develops and implements a variety of teaching strategies
Establishes and maintains an effective climate for learning
Supervises tutors, when assigned
Serves as positive role model and leader for students to follow
Attends and participates in professional development and staff meetings
Follows District's policies and procedures as adopted by the Board of Education
Communicates regularly with contacts and field staff
As part of the program evaluation process, maintains a Program Recruitment and Retention Plan
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Proficient in the computer-related programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe
Able to teach a wide range of class content that includes: Math, Language Arts-Reading and Writing, Science, Social Studies and computer skills
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must put the interests of students first, set high expectations and demand high quality performance
Skilled in guiding adult learners
Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written or oral form
Ability to effectively work and interact with others
Experience:
Education:
Physical Requirements:
Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle
Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree
Working Conditions and Environment:
Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment
Very limited or no exposure to physical risk
Disclaimer:
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the 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.
SLPS believes in taking care of its employees. We offer a fully-insured health care plan along with some amazing perks! Here are some of the highlights of our benefits plan and perks, but you'll want to check out www.slps.org/careers for all of the details.
Fully-paid health insurance for self
$30,000 of tuition reimbursement (certificated staff)
$40,000 group term life insurance
Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs
Pension plan
Robust wellness programs
Please note benefit and perk eligibility may vary by employee status, employment date, and job classification.
St. Louis Public Schools