2024-2025 School Year

(Posted: 07/10/2024)

POSITION:  Ritenour Adult Education Instructor (Part-time)

LOCATION: Adult Education and Literacy Center 

POSITION HOURS:  Monday and Thursday

• Daytime Hours: 9:00am - 1:00pm plus two flexible planning hours 
• Evening Hours: 4:00pm - 8:00pm plus two flexible planning hours 

QUALIFICATIONS:  A 4-year college degree in education or related field required, master’s preferred and two or more years in adult teaching and training capacity. AEL teacher certification (earned on the job).

Application Submission Procedure – External Candidates

• To ensure full consideration, please complete our online application.
• Applications are accepted only through this process-mailed or emailed application materials will not be considered.
• Upload letter of interest and resume.
• All documents are required-partial or incomplete application materials will not be considered or reviewed; please make sure that all documents are uploaded appropriately.

Application Submission Procedure – Internal Candidates

• To ensure full consideration, please complete an Internal application.
  
• Click “Staff Website” and then under Quick Links click on “Internal Job Postings,” new applicants will create an internal Profile and click on “Job Listings” and apply for the position.
• If you already have an internal Profile, click on “Job Listings” and apply for the position.

STARTING SALARY: $19.03 per hour 

START DATE: August 13, 2024

TYPE OF POSITION: 10-Month 

DEADLINE: Until Filled 

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:   AEL Part-time Instructor

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Ritenour Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Center is seeking a part-time English as a Second Language (ESL) and High School Equivalency (HSE) instructor to serve adult students who are earning learning the English language or attempting to earn their HSE. ESL instructors present English language lessons in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, and assist students with individual learning plans to achieve their desired goals.  HSE instructors teach lessons in mathematics, english language arts, social studies, and science. ESL and HSE instructors are responsible for classroom paperwork and other miscellaneous duties in accordance with the Missouri Department of Education and AEL rules. ESL and HSE instructors are required to become AEL certified, participate in professional development, attend staff meetings, and attend promotional events.

REPORTS TO:   AEL Coordinator

EXAMPLE (S) of WORK PERFORMED:

• Conducts the following AEL student orientation duties through virtual or in-person instruction:
• Using Google Calendar and Ritenour assigned Gmail
• Logging into and using Essential Education and Burlington English
• Creating a HiSET user account
• Substitutes in the AEL and EL Civics classrooms occasionally (as schedule allows).
• Coordinates with the AEL Office Professional to administer the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) to students ready for post-testing monthly.
• Supervises volunteers and student interns.
• Coordinates with the AEL Coordinator on issues of program and project development.
• Develops lesson plans and uses assessment information in order to create a data-driven classroom.
• Attends professional monthly staff meetings.
• Assists with monthly or bi-monthly professional development opportunities for AEL and EL Civics teachers on an as needed basis. (possible travel required with occasional overnights).
• Assists the AEL Coordinator with community outreach.
• Represents the AEL Program at community-based organization functions, including public speaking occasionally, when schedule allows.
• Instructs virtual or in-person lessons in at least two content areas per 9-week term.
• Supports the AEL program in educating the staff and students on mental health issues and wellness activities to precede every staff meeting and AEL instructional class.
• Supports the AEL program in educating the staff and students on social equity issues to precede every staff meeting and AEL instructional class.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (*)

(*)  When a specific assignment has additional or different ESSENTIAL FUNCTION requirements, the differences will be discussed at the time of assignment.

• Assists in orientation of new students as they enter the program.
• Provides assistance to students requesting forms and information on the testing process.
• Proctors testing, assesses the accomplishments of students, and communicates progress to the AEL coordinator in a timely manner.
• Maintains familiarity with content of subject areas, learning styles, resources, and essential program technology.
• Reviews and interprets data reports to obtain information necessary for decision-making, planning, and managing in assigned area(s)—particularly where grant and state/federal targets and are concerned.
• Operates specialized software and platforms, such as Google Suite, LACES, DRC, and miscellaneous learning platforms used in AEL.
• Maintains familiarity with AEL instructional standards and how they are integrated into a lesson plan.
• Creates all lesson plans with AEL CCRS standards delivered in the context of the DOK model to ensure differentiation.
• Takes responsibility for ensuring his or her AEL certification is current.
• Supports program and procedure changes as they occur.
• Demonstrates flexibility in order to meet program needs.
• Adheres to district and state policy and administrative procedures.
• Substitutes in AEL classroom occasionally (schedule allowing).
• Assists in new staff training.
• Suggests program improvements.
• Represent AEL coordinator, as needed, at community outreach events, schedule allowing.
• Assist in marketing of the Ritenour AEL program.
• Performs other related work as needed and delineated by RSD and DESE.

Physical Demands (Strength)

                -Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or

                -Exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or

                -Exerts 10 to 20 pounds constantly.             

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, CREDENTIALS and ABILITIES:

• A 4-year college degree in education or related field required, master’s preferred and two or more years in adult teaching and training capacity.
• AEL teacher certification (earned on the job).
• Willingness to become familiar with LACES, Google Suite, Essential Education, TABE, and miscellaneous virtual learning platforms.
• Willingness to gain understanding of the PSI HiSET testing system and procedures.
• Understanding of the basic components of a high-quality lesson plan and how to implement lesson plan components in the virtual and in-person classroom environment.
• Ability to travel when needed.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning pedagogy.
• Detailed oriented with the ability to multitask.
• Strong oral and written communication skills including the willingness to provide written and oral presentations when necessary.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and demonstrated ability to perform all work equitably and with understanding of the social equity issues that impact students and staff in the AEL environment.
• Demonstrated patience working with staff, students and community partners under the foundational principles of trauma-informed schools and general mental health and wellness principles, and the willingness to participate in staff activities and program procedures that support those principles.
• Flexibility and understanding that AEL is a developing field and that changes must be implemented as they align with the improvement and development of AEL.