Part-Time Adult Education High School Credit Instructor (non-certified position)- Multiple Positions Available
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Urbana, IL, US
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Urbana School District #116 offers diverse educational opportunities with a focus on multicultural learning and dual language programs.
Summary:
The Part-Time Adult Education High School Credit Instructor will develop and implement a curriculum for high school diploma/credit programs. A Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field is required, along with proficiency in technology and the ability to work with diverse learners.
Requirements:
Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
Job Description:
Part-Time Adult Education High School Credit Instructor (non-certified position)- Multiple Positions Available
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Job Details
Job ID:5283678
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Jul 14, 2025
Starting Date:Immediately
Job Description
Urbana School District 116
TITLE: Part-Time Adult Education High School Credit Instructor (non-certified position)- Multiple Positions Available
HOURS: 12-20 hours/week; daytime and evening hours available
SUPERVISOR: Director of Urbana Adult Education
SUPERVISES: N/A
JOB SUMMARY: The high school credit teacher will demonstrate knowledge, creativity, organizational skills, rapport-building and cultural understanding necessary to implement a high school diploma/credit-based curriculum successfully.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develop educational plans with students to help them acquire literacy and workforce skills necessary to earn their high school diploma and transition to a college or career pathway.
- Provide direct instruction to students, as assigned by the director.
- Utilize instructional materials, methods, techniques, and resources to assist students in acquiring basic literacy and mathematics skills while working to earn their high school diploma.
- Incorporate curriculum materials that will increase students' knowledge of employability skills and responsible citizenship skills.
- Maintain accurate student records, including grading, attendance, curricular needs, career goals, etc.
- Contact students, as needed, to encourage good attendance and be knowledgeable about reasons for students' absences.
- Document student contacts/communication, including information about student progress, absences, and social/emotional needs.
- Assist with student retention efforts.
- Assist with student assessment; maintain training as required to conduct standardized assessments.
- Maintain good communication with support staff and administration to help students remove barriers to good attendance and achievement of their goals.
- Attend staff meetings and other professional meetings as requested.
- Maintain a personal commitment to lifelong learning and enhancement of professional abilities.
- Communicate and collaborate with all adult education staff to increase awareness of program strengths, needs, and changes.
- Attend regional and state professional meetings as requested; acquire at least 12 hours of professional development per year.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field is required. Teacher certification is not required.
- Technology/digital literacy proficiency
EXPERIENCE
- Ability to select materials and methods appropriate to diverse physical, emotional, and cognitive characteristics of adult learners.
- Must demonstrate an ability to accept cultural and ethnic differences and adjust teaching techniques if necessary to create a non-threatening atmosphere and foster freedom of expression.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Able to build rapport with students from diverse backgrounds and learning needs
- Classroom management
- Strong organization skills
- Knowledge of computer applications, including Google applications and video conferencing platforms
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Standards-based curriculum development
- Peer observation and conferencing skills
- Knowledge of subject matter
- Planning for instruction
- Delivery of instruction
- Assessment of student performance
EVALUATION: To be completed by the Director using the district’s evaluation instrument.
SALARY RANGE: $32/hour
START DATE: August 2025
NOTE: This is not a position within the collective bargaining agreement and is not an administrative position.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
REVISED: June 2022
Position Type: Hourly
Job Requirements
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
- Shawna Scherer , Director
- Urbana Adult Education Center
- Phone: 2173843530
- Email: sscherer@usd116.org