Adult Education and Literacy Instructor (Part-Time)

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

AEL Lead Instructor

Job Title: AEL Lead Instructor

Job Title Code: 02300

Salary: E01/112 $30 per hour flate rate

Department: Adult Education & Literacy Program

Reports To: Director of Adult Education

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

Create and review adult education curriculum, analyze classroom performance data, serve as liaison for digital platforms used in the program, monitor classrooms for DESE compliance, provide professional development opportunities, and serve on the program testing team.

Performance Responsibilities: In addition to their assigned teaching responsibilities, the Lead Instructor will:

Obtain certification to administer all AEL assessments (TABE 13/14, CASAS)

Mentor all new instructors with “initial” certification for their first two years

Serve on the program's assessment team to assist in the enrollment of new students

Assist instructors in creating daily lesson plans based on student deficit areas and assessment data

Model and teach new instructors the art of making accommodations and providing differentiated instruction in their classrooms

Analyze classroom and program data to identify instruction needing intervention and guidance

Monitor classroom documentation, including student hours, testing information, student assignments, and learners’ education guide to ensure DESE compliance

Develop and maintain a close working relationship with representatives from programs' digital platform providers

Maintain Digital Access for HSE Teachers and Learners

W ork variable hours and days as negotiated , in addition to teaching classes

Monitor and create adult education curriculum based on the program's needs

Identify the best sources of research-based materials written for adults and ensure that classrooms have adequate materials ( i.e., Textbooks, computers , etc. )

Design and present professional development opportunities as appropriate for the program

Attend all scheduled staff and team meetings as a leadership team member

Promote and represent the program professionally and positively

Other duties as assigned

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Minimum Qualifications)

Bachelors Degree

Must obtain AEL Teacher Certification through DESE

Must pass a state background check

Must work flexible hours, including evenings

Must attend 20 hours of Professional Development annually to maintain certification

Must participate in a 2-year mentoring program

Must maintain a yearly evaluation

Benefits : Health and Dental Insurance are provided. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9.0% contribution is required from employees and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Terms of Employment: Part time, 25 hours or less per week Length of work year: 12 months, 260 work days.

Physical Demands : Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands and fingers, reach, bend, stoop, and lift at least ten pounds. Visual requirements include mono and color vision. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

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