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High School Equivalency (HSE) Instructors (Multiple Positions)

Position Number: 6234375
Location: Springfield, MA
Position Type: Education - Other Education (study of)

High School Equivalency (HSE) Instructors (Multiple Positions)

Category: Workforce Development/Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Department: Springfield Adult Learning Center (SALC),
Locations: Springfield, MA
Posted:
Closes:
Type:
Position ID:: 165856

The High School Equivalency Instruction will provide student-centered instruction in reading, social studies, writing language arts, math and science. The instructor will provide face-to-face instruction in addition to online instruction. All instructors create weekly and multi-week unit plans with prepared student objectives and timed agendas following College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Learners and best practices for instruction. Other duties include conducting, preparing, and analyzing student assessments, curriculum, support materials and record keeping. The program seeks to guide learners in identifying career goals and in developing work readiness skills in relation to goals, leading to employment or placement workforce development training or post-secondary educational programs. The instructor will create an environment that supports students in their pursuit of academics with level appropriate activities, projects, assessments and instruction. Student engagement and retention are vital to meeting student goals. The instructor works closely with the advisor to provide student support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides high quality instruction related to increasing knowledge and skills toward the attainment of a high school equivalency and college/career readiness.
Works closely with the Education and Career Advisor to guide learners in identifying career goals and developing work readiness skills in relation to that goal including providing information about careers, career pathways, area employment opportunities, contextualized instruction, and understanding educational programs, job training, or employment opportunities related to their interests.
Works closely with day and evening staff to create a collaborative learning environment while utilizing a variety of instructional methods, techniques and on campus/online resources.
Prepares thematic units and associated lesson plans in alignment with the College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education and using a contextualized and integrated curriculum.
Using unit plans and lesson plans prepares Google Classroom, instructional videos, models, labs, class websites, links, challenges, games, projects for face-to-face/online instruction demonstrating a proficiency of best practices for adult learners.
Collaborates with program staff to develop and maintain student assessment schedules in order to meet program goals and fulfill funding requirements.
Assesses ABE students in all subject areas using summative and formative assessments, MAPT assessments, and provides other assessments based on instructional needs.
Participates in program planning, curriculum development, and program continuous improvement activities and requirements.
Attends meetings, participates in programs, projects and other duties as needed.

Job Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors' degree is required, in Education, psychology, social work or related areas of study.
Strong written and interpersonal communication in English, and technology skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Commitment to learner-centered, life-long learning; professional development.
Belief that students can learn and willingness to meet the needs of the students.
Ability to teach with proficiency in person and/or online.
Positive attitude, patience, flexible and demonstrates the ability to explain concepts to all learners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

At least two (2) years' experience working with a diverse population.
Ability to teach all subjects (reading, language arts, writing, social studies, math or science content).
Master's degree preferred; trained on MAPT, and other assessments preferred.
Knowledge and experience with DESE funded Adult Community Learning programs preferred.
Proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.
Strong leadership skills.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Working environment inside classroom/office space. Normally seated, standing or walking at will. Light Physical exertion.

Additional Information:
Salary: $30.00 per hour. 8 to 10 week sessions of up to 18.5 hours per week (Monday through Friday, day or evening) in line with the Workforce Development academic calendar, available funding, and need of the department. Individual schedule to be determined with the supervisor including evening meetings from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at least once a month on campus. Position based on STCC Campus although travel to and from Hampden County program sites will be expected.
Benefits: No
Union: Non Union
Grant Funded: Yes
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.

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