Description
Transitional and Career Studies HSE/GED Instructor - Correctional Programs
(Part-Time)
Salary
$16.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Location
Lenoir Community College 818 Highway 91 North Snow Hill, NC
Job Type
Part-time
Division
Continuing Education
Job Number
00924
Closing
5/18/2022 11:59 PM Eastern
General Function
The Transitional and Career Studies HSE/GED Instructor - Correctional Programs
part-time instructor is responsible for teaching reading, writing, math,
science, and social studies to incarcerated individuals performing at various
academic levels. The part-time instructor is responsible for accurate record-
keeping, which includes but is not limited to planning effective and engaging
instruction, detailed lesson planning, and reporting attendance on a
consistent basis. The primary goal of the part-time instructor is to prepare
adult learners for successfully completing the high school equivalency test
battery, which leads to a high school credential.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in language, math, subject area or education is required
Classroom experience in teaching adults is preferred but not required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to maintain a high sense of confidentiality
Able to work with a wide variety of people
Exceptional organization and time management skills
Above average "customer" service approach
Ability to maintain composure under pressure
Dependable and punctual
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the
Internet
Candidate must be able to develop lessons/course syllabus, maintain
attendance time sheets, rosters, and create daily assignments for student
Maintain accurate course records, student's timesheets, and security of
and safety for students
Candidate should possess effective English communication skills, both
written and oral, and be able to relate to and communicate well with
individuals from all socio-economic levels and ethnic groups
Applicant must complete the NC Department of Public Safety background
check form. Please contact the Greene County Center Correctional Programs
Coordinator at 242-747-3434 for additional information
Working Conditions:
Candidate must be willing to work in a correctional facility in direct
contact with incarcerated individuals
Hours will vary based on correctional facility and course
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution which places primary
emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. HSE/GED Instructors are
expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas
throughout their employment at the college:
I. Mastery of Subject Matter
Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline
Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field
or discipline
II. Teaching Performance
Prepare and present material for program classes according to curriculum
guidelines
Design, write, administer, and grade exams, quizzes, and other forms of
student evaluation
Present for a minimum of 95% of scheduled classes
Motivate students to attend class, as measured by an acceptable rate of
attendance and retention
Receive positive and acceptable student feedback in evaluations conducted
twice annually
Keep accurate attendance records in two forms, a daily sign-in sheet for
participants and a classroom record
Demonstrate ability to work in a team with colleagues
Exhibit professional courtesy in dealing with program participants,
colleagues, and team members, and the public
Show enthusiasm to teach, understand and apply current best-practices in
classroom techniques and materials
Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning
Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject
matter to students
Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet
diverse student needs
Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet, telecourse,
interactive technology, when appropriate
III. Evaluation of Student Learning
Regularly evaluate student progress utilizing quizzes, exams, performance
portfolios, or other type of qualitative or quantitative evaluation
Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives
Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward
course objectives
Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student
work promptly to promote maximum learning
Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade
rosters to division administrator each semester according to established
deadlines
Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College
complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations
regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against
and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any
person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds
of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, political
affiliation, or disability.
Agency
Lenoir Community College
Address
P.O. Box 188
Kinston, North Carolina, 28502
Phone
(252) 527-6223
Website
https:// www. lenoircc.edu
