Adult Education Instructor Pool – High School Equivalency

Compensation:

Based on Adult Education Instructor Pay Schedule

Compensation Type:

Salary

Employment Type:

Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

2.25

Position Summary

Under general supervision and with department established practice and expectation, part-time Academic and Career Education (ACE) Instructors teach assigned courses in accordance with ACE Program curriculum guidelines and fulfill the responsibilities outlined below. Applicants must be committed to serving a diverse college community. Part-time positions in the Adult Education Department are hired via contract each semester.

This role will be required to work on-site at Santa Fe Community College.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Attend and contribute to required Beginning and End of Semester meetings, cohort meetings and participate in professional development trainings.
• Teach assigned courses, whether on campus or off campus, day or evening, following the official course guidelines and using approved learning materials.
• Provide effective instruction in High School Equivalency subjects (Reading Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, or Science, College and Career Standards (CCRS), workforce preparation skills, academic skills, test taking skills, and digital literacy skills to ensure that the educational needs of students are met and that students achieve learning objectives.
• Strive for minimum 65% student retention and 45% Measurable Skills Gains
• Respond to and incorporate feedback from ACE Administrators regarding best practices in the classroom based on observations and trainings.
• Assist with student registration, placement, and advising as assigned.
• Start all classes on time, as scheduled, and teach for their full duration each session for total contact hours per semester unless in case of reduced hours due to weather and holidays.
• Follow ACE Program procedures for what to do in case of needed absence.
• Keep accurate records of student attendance for each class session and submit completed attendance reports and end of semester documents to administrative staff by stated deadlines.
• Initiate follow-up procedures, including making phone calls, for students who miss classes.
• Follow procedures for entering grades in LACES and Banner databases at the end of each semester.
• Evaluate student performance via formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, administer HSE Practice tests, advise students on progress and communicate registration recommendations for each student to ACE Program Coordinator.
• Understand about department, college, and community resources relevant to ACE students and convey information to students when appropriate. Remain current with AE and SFCC programs and community resources, as there may be changes each semester.
• Make recommendations for improvement to the ACE Program by evaluating course content, student needs, and instructional methods and assist in development of curriculum, and assessment materials.
• Return all borrowed materials to the ACE offices at the end of the semester.
• Communicate proactively and promptly with the ACE Program Administrators and instructors, both in person and electronically, in order to maintain an effective and responsive ACE Program.
• Although the above are typical of the duties and responsibilities normally performed, additional duties and responsibilities requiring the same or lesser skills, knowledge and dexterity may be required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Academic and Career instructional methodology, assessment, materials, and digital technologies.
• Ability to plan and implement effective High School Equivalency classroom and online instruction.
• Ability to facilitate learning environments for linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse student population.
• Ability to use technology for instructional and administrative functions and to meet deadlines for administrative and funding requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Reading Language Arts, Math, Science, or Social Studies.
• Higher degreed education than required may be substituted for relevant experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluent in Spanish to teach Spanish High School Equivalency

Working Conditions:

The characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

• Occasionally may lift up to 25 pounds.
• Approximate percentages of other physical job requirements:
• Standing 45%
• Walking 35%
• Sitting 20%
• Driving 0%

Physical Demands

• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Repetitive hand motions and prolonged use of computer.
• May be required to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/ office work environment.

Work Hours:

• Depending on teaching schedule/assignment

Instructions to Applicants: Please add the following documents to your application in the "Resume Drop Box" section of your application (check all that apply)

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Certificates/Licenses

Notice of Background Check and Education Verification:

All offers for employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. Some positions may require further educational verification to ensure compliance with our accreditation standards.

Additional Comments to Applicants:

Applications are disqualified in the first level of review if they do not meet all Minimum Qualifications listed in this job posting. (Years of experience are calculated based upon numbers of hours worked per week. Example: 2 years of experience working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of experience.) Relevant experience pertains to Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this job posting. ASSUMPTIONS ARE NOT MADE at any level of SFCC’s Hiring Process if information presented in the application material does not clearly address the Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Number of pages of application material will not negatively/positively affect your application, however, LACK OF DETAIL may.

EEO Statement:

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

ADA Statement:

The SFCC is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), SFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

SFCC Recruiting Statement:

Santa Fe Community College is a Hispanic-serving institution, which neighbors the eight northern Indian pueblos in Northern New Mexico. We are committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff. SFCC strives to make our campus a place where all individuals feel welcome, nurtured, and valued. At the heart of SFCC’s mission – Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad – is a commitment that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone. SFCC fosters a welcoming environment and a climate of inclusivity for students, faculty, and staff. Join the SFCC team in working to empower students and strengthen community!

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