Job Information
Saint Louis Public Schools Adult Basic Education Teacher in Saint Louis, Missouri
Job Description
Position Title:Adult Basic Education Teacher
Payroll/Personnel Type:11 Month
Job #:9099
Reports to:Supervisor of Adult Education and Literacy
Shift Length:6.5 Hours a Day
Union Eligibility:Eligible
Position Summary:
The AEL Instructor provides students with a program of study that teaches High School Equivalency Skills, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students, and develops employability skills.
Essential Functions:
- Supervises all students assigned to instructional activities
- Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locationsand at the times designated
- Plans and develops curriculum to meet competency requirements for the academic areas
- Develops and adapts instructional materials and experiences to meet individual student needs, aptitudes, and interests
- Assesses and records student accomplishments on a regular basis through an approved DESE format
- Maintains accurate attendance, progress, and enrollment records on students and follows Adult Education and Literacy procedures for reporting student attendance
- Teaches and enforces safety policies and practices required by federal and state laws, the school district, and the department
- Develops and implements a varietyof teaching strategies
- Establishes and maintains aneffective climate for learning
- Supervises tutors, when assigned
- Serves as a positive role model andleader for students to follow
- Attends and participates in professional development and staff meetings
- Follows Districts policies and procedures as adopted by the Board of Education
- Communicates regularlywith contacts and field staff
- As part of the program evaluation process, maintains a ProgramRecruitment and Retention Plan
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
- Proficient in computer-related programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe
- Able to teach a wide range of class content that includes: Math, Language Arts-Reading and Writing, Science, Social Studies andcomputer skills
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must put the interests of students first, set high expectations and demand high quality performance
- Skilled in guiding adult learners
- Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written or oral form
- Ability to effectively work and interact with others
Experience:
- Minimum of three years job related experience(preferred)
Education:
- Bachelors Degree (required)
- Able to obtain an Adult Education and Literacy Teacher Certificate
Physical Requirements:
- Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle
- Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
- Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree
Working Conditions and Environment:
- Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment
- Very limited or no exposure to physical risk
Disclaimer:
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Additional Questions
The following questions will be part of this job application. Those marked with an asterisk will be required to submit your application. Why are you interested in this position with St. Louis Public Schools? Describe your philosophy of how children learn and grow. What do you feel is t e most effective way to communicate with families? Describe how you have used this/these techniques. Select school preferences
Attachments
The following attachments will be part of this job application. Those marked with an asterisk will be required to submit your application. Certification - "Upload current certification." University Letter--ONLY--for those not yet certified - "Letter from your university outlining what coursework and exams you have remaining to be certified. Letter must also verify your eligibility for provisional, temporary, or initial certification."