AE Aspire Instructor (Piqua PM Class)

General Job Description:

This individual will create adult individual learning plans, assess and monitor student progress. Responsible for teaching math, writing, reading, social studies, and science for GED preparation, WorkKeys preparation or refresher skills. Assist with transition from Aspire classes and GED obtainment into post-secondary enrollment/employment opportunities. The class meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 5PM - 8PM. Classes meet year round.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Assess students according to Aspire policy and place each participant into the appropriate level in the program.
• Create and implement lesson plans.
• Maintain records of the appropriate student data and ensure that all student records are accurate and current.
• Conduct intake procedures for new participants.
• Provide support services to the adult learner and refer students who need services that cannot be satisfied by our program to other agencies.
• Maintain knowledge of Aspire policies to ensure that accurate information is available to students that inquire about the Aspire program.
• Promote the program and recruit students through networking with local school and community groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree is required. A Bachelor Degree in Education, Counseling, or Social Work is preferred.
• Previous experience or knowledge of the Aspire program is preferred.
• Teaching experience with adult learners is preferred.
• Experience teaching basic math skills, algebra, and geometry preferred.
• Applicants must be available to work hours as needed and assigned.
• Meets Aspire program requirements for Professional Development as a new program employee and Professional Development as required for the specific assignment.
• Conducts intake procedures for new participants.
• Adheres to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Holds or is able to obtain a valid Ohio State Board of Education Adult Education Permit appropriate for the assignment.
• Meets all mandated health screening requirements.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment. Able to successfully pass a BCI/FBI background check.
• Maintains compliance with drug-free workplace rules, Board policies, and other applicable procedures/guidelines.

Salary:

Appropriate placement on the Adult Education Intermittent/Hourly Salary Schedule to be determined by education and experience. Compensation is $26.00 per hour, on an as-needed basis. Maximum 839 working hours in an academic year. One-year contract with opportunity for renewal.

Other Benefits:

State Teachers Retirement System and Worker''s Compensation offered. Upon hire, additional benefits may be offered depending upon hours worked, job classification, and placement on the Upper Valley Career Center Salary Schedule. Some benefits are a shared cost between the employee and the Board of Education.

Performance Evaluation:

Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Upper Valley Career Center.

This job posting description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. The information contained in this document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes, and unforeseen events.