Spanish GED Instructor
(Part-Time)
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: N/A
Compensation: $21.00 per hour
Employee category: Part-Time Staff
Department: Adult and Continuing Education
Reports to: Assistant Director, Adult Education
FLSA status: Non- Exempt
Job Code: TBD
Location: Primarily Main Campus or KCKCC Community Education, Health and
Wellness Center- Downtown (KCK CEHWC), but any other college location as
assigned by the appropriate administrator.
SUMMARY
The Spanish GED Instructor - Part-Time is responsible for delivering high-
quality instruction in Spanish to adult learners seeking to earn a General
Educational Development (GED) credential. Instruction includes math,
reading, writing, science, social studies, technology, and workforce
preparation, aligned with the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act
(AEFLA), Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR), and Kansas City Kansas Community
College (KCKCC) requirements. Instruction is provided to adult learners, 16
years of age and older, at varying academic levels.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
GED Instruction (Spanish)
Teach and/or tutor all aspects of GED instruction in Spanish, including
writing, math, reading, social studies, science, technology, and workforce
skills, to meet or exceed Kansas Board of Regents performance targets.
Prepare students to achieve educational attainment, secure or improve
employment, transition to postsecondary education, and meet individual
academic and career goals.
Utilize effective instructional strategies to engage and motivate adult
learners, addressing diverse learning styles, abilities, and needs through
differentiated instruction.
Advise students during enrollment and at a minimum of every three weeks
regarding test scores, goals, barriers, study resources, and academic
progress; document all advising sessions.
Administer required assessments in alignment with KBOR Proficiency
Attainment Model (PAM) guidelines.
Use formative and summative assessment data to adjust instruction and
support student success on all GED subject tests.
Communicate regularly with absent students via phone or email and document
outreach efforts.
Maintain and submit accurate records for state and federal reporting
requirements in a timely manner.
Utilize the Literacy, Adult, and Community Education System (LACES) to
track attendance, progress, and outcomes.
Participate in required professional development activities to enhance
instructional quality and meet Adult Education program standards.
Comply with all legal and ethical obligations including FERP A, ADA, and
other regulatory legislations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director or Director.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Fluency in Spanish and ability to deliver instruction effectively in
Spanish.
Teach and/or tutor all aspects of GED instruction in Spanish, including
writing, math, reading, social studies, science, technology, and workforce
skills, to meet or exceed Kansas Board of Regents performance targets.
Prepare students to achieve educational attainment, secure or improve
employment, transition to postsecondary education, and meet individual
academic and career goals.
Utilize effective instructional strategies to engage and motivate adult
learners, addressing diverse learning styles, abilities, and needs through
differentiated instruction.
Advise students during enrollment and at a minimum of every three weeks
regarding test scores, goals, barriers, study resources, and academic
progress; document all advising sessions.
Administer required assessments in alignment with KBOR Proficiency
Attainment Model (PAM) guidelines.
Use formative and summative assessment data to adjust instruction and
support student success on all GED subject tests.
Communicate regularly with absent students via phone or email and document
outreach efforts.
Maintain and submit accurate records for state and federal reporting
requirements in a timely manner.
Utilize the Adult Education Student Information System (AESIS) to track
attendance, progress, and outcomes.
Participate in required professional development activities to enhance
instructional quality and meet Adult Education program standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or higher in education, adult education, or related
field.
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
Training, experience, and/or coursework in individual learning methodology
in basic academic skill areas including reading, writing, and mathematics
to improve learner academic skills.
Strong organizational, communication, and data management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with multicultural populations and partner
organizations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in education, adult education, or related field.
Teaching experience, especially K-12.
Coaching and instructing Adult Education/ Adult Learners.
Experience teaching high school equivalency skills to adult learners,
preferably GED@ preparation.
Experience working with bilingual or Spanish-speaking populations.
Experience in workforce training environments.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands of this role include standing, talking, hearing, walking,
sitting, bending, twisting, and sometimes lifting. The employee is responsible
for safety, well-being, and maintaining work output.
WORK SCHEDULE
Part-time up to 29 hours per week. Must be able to work a variable
schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend
hours. May require evening and weekend hours.
TO APPLY
Visitwww. kckcc.eduand click onCAREERS for a list of
available positions.
Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date,
minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information
contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you
meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you
complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
If the position lists a required transcript (during the application
process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note
that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official
transcripts.
Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred
if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed.
If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your
transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection
committee.
Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or
shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master,
or Doctorate level degree.
Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a
discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically
attached (uploaded) to your application.
Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses
are required.
A college selection committee is responsible for application review and
interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by
the hiring manager.
Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for
employment is required. Individual hiring departments may elect to
administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job
functions, as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the
only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees
will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform
any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job
description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in
responsibilities.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
