Teacher: English (Adult Education)

Summary of the Position:

Under direction of the Principal, the High School Teacher: English will instruct in the English subject area (core and elective courses) and provide related services to students. Candidates must have a strong desire to work with students to help them achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals. Position requires standards-based lesson plans and curriculum planning with a team; participation in site, and professional development meetings; developing and implementing lessons; keeping accurate records and grades; and, attendance at some after-school meetings/events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instruct students in an independent study format.
• Adhere to policies and expectations for the independent study program.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others
• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
• Maintain timely student attendance records, grades, and other required records (such as compliance records).
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate discussions among students (such as small group and/or whole class).
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction to accommodate student learning.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional development and conferences.
• Perform community outreach to gain stakeholder feedback and promote the teacher’s class and school, ensuring that the teacher to student ratio remains at industry standard.
• Advise and assist students.
• Participate in campus and community events.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Advise students on academic progress.
• Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
• Act as advisers to student organizations.
• Participate in and attend regular professional development.
• Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• Adapt teaching methods to the needs of learners with diverse cultural backgrounds and varying intellectual abilities and attitudes.
• Develop and use a variety of instructional materials suitable for verbal, visual, and hands-on instruction of all learners.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve effective participation in all activities.
• Identifies students’ needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Perform community outreach to gain stakeholder feedback and promote the teacher’s class and school, ensuring that the teacher-to-student ratio remains at industry standard.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided the school and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Perform additional job duties as it relates to the overall objectives of the position, program, and organization as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required.
• Meets the State's Basic Skills Requirement established by the CCTC.
• Worked or volunteered in an education-related field (e.g., tutor, substitute) for the equivalent of three years preferred.
• Possess or qualify for an Single Subject credential with an English authorization and one of the following:
  • Full English Learner Authorization (or CLAD Emphasis) - ELA1.
  • Single Subject Credential with revised ELA2 - ELAS.
  • Multiple Subject Credential with revised ELA2 - ELAM.
  • CLAD Certificate - SA12.
  • Bilingual Authorization - BA.
  • Single Subject Credential in World Language: ELD content area - WLEL, WLEX.
• Any combination of education and/or experience working in Adult Education related activities or an education setting is preferred; previous industry experience is desirable.
• This position requires regular travel between sites. A valid driver’s license, personal automobile, and proof of insurance required.

Professional Strengths and Attributes: 

• Strong work ethic, resilience, and stamina in the pursuit of excellence.
• Proactive problem solver and self-starter with the ability to work individually and on a team.
• Resourceful, well-organized, and detail-oriented. Ability to meet deadlines, work under time pressure, and prioritize without losing sight of responsibilities.
• Collaborative and results-focused team member who embraces challenges and can demonstrate flexibility in a learning-driven culture.
• Experience with and/or proven ability to learn new systems, including web-based and other applications for data and project management.
• The ability to communicate with a diverse group of people on a daily basis

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting at desk and in meetings for long periods of time; occasionally reaching and twisting to reach equipment surrounding desk; occasional walking, standing, bending, stooping, and squatting; occasional pushing, pulling or lifting up to twenty (20) pounds.
• Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent computer use; occasional color and depth vision.
• Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing and typing; frequent grasping, holding and reaching; frequent operation of office equipment, computers and clerical supplies.
• Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person and on the phone.
• Emotional/Psychological: frequent public and/or coworker contact; ability to remain calm in emergency situations; occasionally works alone.
• Driving: ability to use fine and gross motor coordination for driving.

Typical Working Conditions:

• Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment. Occasional work is performed outside in various types of weather.
• Potential exposure to noise, moisture, dust, vibrations, heat and cold.
• Designated positions may require travel to and from off-site locations throughout the organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

HCCTS complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, disability, genetic information, marital status, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, lay-off, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

HCCTS expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Any actions or behaviors that create an uncomfortable work environment and prohibit an employee from performing their expected duties will not be tolerated.

All job descriptions are meant as a guideline. Actual job duties can be revised with or without written notification and are subject to change.