College: Louisiana Delta Community College

Department: Adult Education

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff (Grant Funded)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for teaching adult education classes using instructional methods geared towards the adult learner in a traditional and virtual classroom setting
• Plan lessons and curriculum based on the learning needs of culturally diverse and multi-skill level students which prepare students to pass the high school equivalency tests and/or enhance basic education skills
• Delivers whole group, small group, and individualized instruction to students, using a variety of instructional methods, materials, and techniques
• Create a traditional and virtual classroom environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students
• Assure that students who qualify are pre- and post-tested as needed using the TABE 11 and 12 Assessment as dictated by DRC and Adult Education guidelines
• Keep daily attendance records and progress reports
• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date records
• Conduct preliminary interviews to determine a student’s eligibility for the High School Equivalency Program (HEP) grant & refer to the HEP Program Lead if the student is eligible to be certified
• Maintain all HEP paperwork and ensure each qualified HEP student completes the criteria for the program
• Participate and manage registration, testing, and scheduling events
• Establish a positive and trusting relationship with students
• Foster student accountability, self-advocacy, self-awareness, and critical thinking skills
• Adhere to regulations set forth regarding confidentiality of student records
• Promote participation of students in all aspects of Adult Education programming
• Maintain clean and professional classroom environment

Required Education:

• An Associate degree or higher
• Strong communication skills, including both written and oral, with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of personalities

Preferred Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree
• Three (3) years teaching experience
• Experience using web-based educational platforms (Google Classroom, Canvas, Blackboard, Khan Academy, etc.)
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint, and cloud-based applications and tools

NOTE: This position is a grant funded position, and the continuation of the position is dependent upon funding availability. Continuation is based on the program meeting state and federal benchmarks.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.

LDCC is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. LDCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.