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Adult Education Instructor

Pikes Peak Library District

Penrose

Application Deadline

Apply By May 23rd, 2019

Wages

$19.57 to $19.57 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Hours

20.00

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

Position Summary: Operates in a diverse environment to help fulfill the Library’s mission by providing classroom or online English language, G.E.D., or High School Equivalency instruction for adults, and by participating in community outreach events to promote Pikes Peak Library District and its adult education services.

Essential Functions

Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

  • Provides an encouraging, welcoming point of contact in person, over the phone, or in a virtual environment for adults seeking ESL, G.E.D., or HSE instruction.
  • Provides instruction in the classroom or online for adult education classes.
  • Plans class activities and prepares materials for student use.
  • Writes lesson plans, grades assignments, and advises students.
  • Administers learner intake and skills assessment testing.
  • Completes periodic assessment and evaluation of learners’ skills acquisition.
  • Coaches volunteers to assist with classroom activities and individual tutoring.
  • Prepares monthly department reports.
  • Participates in informational outreach activities regarding Pikes Peak Library District’s adult education services.
  • Enters instructional hours and monitors assessment data in LACES databases.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Duties are considered non-essential and include the following:

  • Keeps informed about library and department information.
  • Participates in special projects as assigned.
  • Serves on library teams as assigned.
  • Attends regular department meetings and scheduled all-staff meetings.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The employee is expected to perform or possess the following:

  • Knowledge of the Pikes Peak Library District’s policies and procedures and ability to follow them.
  • Ability to act as an ambassador of Pikes Peak Library District by promoting its mission and vision to the public.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of adult education instruction, theory, and practice.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of specific teaching skills to effectively serve ESL, HSE and/or G.E.D. students.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of TABE and CASAS assessment competencies.
  • Demonstrates ability to function effectively in an online or classroom education environment; ability to think and act appropriately under pressure.
  • Demonstrates excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
  • Demonstrates exceptional ability to build effective relationships with student, community partners and library staff.
  • Demonstrates advanced ability to use applications software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, along with standard office equipment.
  • Demonstrates ability to work effectively as a team member, organize daily work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, detail-rich environment.

Education and Experience:

1. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s degree in TESOL, education, or related field is preferred.

2. Requires a minimum of one year of classroom experience teaching adults as the primary instructor.

3. Requires Colorado Adult Basic Education Authorization or willingness to obtain within three years of hire.

4. Requires a valid Colorado driver’s license.

5. Bilingual or multilingual ability is a plus in serving a diverse community.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Work is primarily conducted in an office setting that provides comfortable lighting, temperature and air conditions. Position requires the ability to sit and use a computer or standard office equipment for extended periods.  Position requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time.  Position requires the ability to occasionally reach, bend, climb, twist and squat. Position requires the ability to lift up to 30 pounds. 

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms, e.g. use of safe work place practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire regulations.

The Community

Colorado Springs is located at the foot of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain.  The city is the second most populous city in the state of Colorado. Colorado Springs is a place that offers something for everyone; with great educational institutions, abundant sunshine year round, magnificent natural scenery, outdoor activities including hiking, bicycling, fishing and camping, the arts, theatre and charming communities.

HR Info

         APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

  1. Complete a PPLD online application located at ppld.org/Jobs on the Application tab
  2. Please attach a resume and cover letter.
  3. Attachments should be submitted in the following file types: .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .htm
  4. If you require an accommodation to complete your job application, please contact the Human Resources Office at (719) 531-6333, Ext. 6086.

Posted May 10, 2019