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Under the supervision of the Dean of Adult Education, the Lead Instructor prepares and provides standards-based instruction for High School Equivalency (HSE) Tests (i.e., GED and HiSET) in the academic areas of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies for adult education students at WGTC.  In addition to classroom instruction and evaluating students’ progress, the full-time lead instructor also provides first level support to adult ed instructors and staff on the assigned campus and ensures compliance with all policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•    Deliver standards-based instruction for High School Equivalency (HSE) Tests (i.e., GED and HiSET)/(TABE) Test of Adult Basic Education, in the academic areas of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.  Recruits, supervises and directs classroom volunteers.      (60%)

•    Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction and obtains or prepares instructional materials for classroom use. Coordinates schedule for teacher substitutes and volunteers.    (10%)
•    Provide first level support to all instructors and staff in the Adult Education program on the Douglasville campus of WGTC. Prepares and maintains all required documents and administrative reports.    (20%)
•    Engage in recruitment and retention activities, promotes the adult education program to public and private organizations throughout the Service Delivery Area of the College.    (5%)
•    Plans, organizes and participates in staff development and team conferences.    (2.5%)
•    Other Duties as Assigned     (2.5%)
Competencies:
•    Knowledge of best practices, rules, and testing needs;
•    Ability to break larger tasks into manageable smaller tasks;
•    Oral and written communication skills;
•    Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs;
•    Skill in accurate recordkeeping;
•    Organizational skills;
•    Skills in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public;
•    Decision making and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment and technologies.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time instructor position. Work load is Monday-Friday, some evening hours may be required.  

Rate of Pay/Benefits:  
Benefits include paid state holidays, vacation and sick leave, retirement, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits Program.

Travel:
Travel to other campuses is a possibility for meetings, trainings, professional development, etc.…

Required Education and Experience:
•    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
•    Experience teaching adults basic academic skills (reading, math, writing) in a formal educational setting and/or teaching experience in middle, secondary, adult or post-secondary education.

Preferred Education and Experience: 
•    Teaching experience in adult education within the last two years.  
•    Advanced degree in content areas of reading, math, English, curriculum and instruction, adult education, or special education.
•    Experience working in a formal classroom 
•    Experience with blackboard.
•    Strong computer, communication, and interpersonal skills;

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.