Adjunct Instructor, Adult Education, ESL/ABE/GED®, Beatrice - PTT

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Adjunct Instructor, Adult Education, ESL/ABE/GED, Beatrice - PTT Department Adult Education Location Beatrice Job Category Faculty Job Type Part-Time Temporary Posting Number 02121 Position End Date

Position Summary Information

General Description of Position

Under the general direction and supervision of the Assistant Director, Adult Education, (Area) the Adjunct Instructor, Adult Education, ESL/ABE/GED is responsible for supporting students' English as a Second Language, Reading and Math skills, development through the 12th-grade level and supporting students' attempts to complete GED credential. The goal is to help students prepare for a career and post-secondary competency through individualized classroom and/or online instruction by developing data- and needs-driven individual learning plans.

The Adjunct Instructor, Adult Education, ESL/ABE/GED is responsible for supporting up to 20 students as they use in-class, text-based, and/or online programs to build English, Math, and Reading skills. They create individual learning plans, introduce students to text-based and online study programs, monitor progress, measure students' progress every 40 hours, and support students in and out of class to achieve learning goals.

This is a part-time temporary position, with a 6-10-hour workweek. Paid assessment and Adult Education training are available and required. This position is located in Beatrice, NE.

Essential Functions

• Provide online program expectations to all students upon student entry into the class for Zoom classes. Students who enroll in this course will expect to receive an email, Zoom meeting, or phone call with important course and contact information before the course begins.
• Develop individualized support and educational planning based on students' assessment results and goals for study. Use data from CASAS pre-measurement of skills and post-measurement of progress to guide students to targeted individualized supports, such as text-based and online materials.
• Support students with appropriate advice regarding studies and learning. Advise students about materials and information that may be useful to their improvement, including course adjustments, additional resources, etc.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in retention efforts. Complete student attendance in a timely manner. Encourage and instruct students on how to keep accurate records, such as student attendance sign-in sheets. Reach out to students who are not attending and record contacts.
• Arrange or proctor post-testing for students. When alerted, arrange or provide CASAS testing for students and review results upon completion.
• Support students' preparation for GED assessments. Provide support for scheduling assessments with myGED.com, and request vouchers from ABE/ASE/GED program assistant for practice tests and general tests.
• Instruct and support ESL, Math and Reading needs. Be prepared to assist and instruct students on ESL, Reading skills and Math knowledge at the K-12 level as needed by the student. Support and enhance text- and online-based explanations and activities for student mastery. Make materials recommendations and adjustments to meet student learning needs.
• Maintain and report a minimum of 8 hours of professional development annually. Complete state- and program-required professional development. Attend mandatory program in-service and meetings. Read and act upon program emails and meetings with updates and information.

Promote a Culture of Belonging

Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College's policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

Marginal Functions

• May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.
• Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge about instructing adults, secondary students, adult education, and/or working with adult education
• Use of computers such as online learning programs, email, shared digital information, computer-aided instruction, and audio-visual communication software
• Ability to instruct in and clarify English, Math, and Language Arts from K-12 levels.
• Knowledge about instructing non-native speakers of English.
• Knowledge of working in multi-lingual classrooms.
• Knowledge of working in multi-level classrooms.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, in person, and on the phone.
• Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds for short distances and move tables, chairs, and media equipment when necessary.
• The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• Previous teaching experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will possess an enthusiastic and adaptive teaching style and enjoy

working with adult learners in a multi-level, open enrollment program.

• Previous teaching experience with a knowledge of the ESL curriculum is preferred.

Salary

TBD

Benefits

Part-time temporary employees are eligible to participate in the TIAA retirement plan through a Roth, SRA, or 457(B) account, with no match provided by the College.

Schedule

This is a part-time temporary position with assignments based on program needs.

Posting Detail Information

Please be advised that Southeast Community College will require a Criminal History Background Check prior to final offer.

Open Date 03/24/2026 Close Date 06/30/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is open on an as-needed basis. Applications will remain in the open pool, and applicants will be contacted based on the department's needs at the time of submission. If accommodation or assistance is needed to complete an application, contact Human Resources at 402-323-3392.

Quick Link https://southeast.peopleadmin.com/postings/12078

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you authorized to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis?

• Yes

• No

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status, e.g., H-1B?

• Yes

• No

• • Employment Offers are conditional upon successfully completing all Criminal Background Checks, reference verification, current/previous employment verification, and transcript verification (where appropriate). Do you agree to these conditions?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you a current or former SCC employee or student?

• Yes

• No

• • Where did you see this posting? Which newspaper, website, College site or from a friend?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Recommendation Letter
• Other Document