Job Information
PROVO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Hourly Teacher - Adult Ed. in PROVO, Utah
Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 to 9:00 Assists students in all academic areas and teaches a basic Reading and basic Math class for adults
The job of Hourly Teacher / Adult Ed. is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for adult education programs designed to grant credit towards graduation or a GED program; administering tests; planning, preparing, and presenting lessons; maintaining student records; and serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with students in the Adult Ed program.
This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: Provides instruction and support to adult students for required coursework towards graduation or GED requirements.
This job reports to the Principal and Program Director
Essential Functions
Assesses students for the purpose of determining progress, modifying instruction, and maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
Collaborates with other instructional staff (e.g. teachers, assistants, administration, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating student instruction and maximizing student achievement.
Implements instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
Instructs students in workplace math skills for the purpose of reinforcing pertinent math concepts.
Instructs students, individually or in groups, for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing language acquisition learning concepts.
Maintains a variety of electronic and written records (e.g. progress reports, program evaluations, attendance, etc.) for the purpose of tracking student progress and providing documentation for programs and interventions.
Maintains a safe and orderly classroom for the purpose of maximizing student achievement.
Monitors individuals and/or groups of students for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation in both English and Second Language; and age-appropriate activities.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data-utilizing
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defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functio ns of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; and establishing and maintaining effective working relationsh ps.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 30% sitting, 20% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard-free environment.