Adult Education Instructor

Position Summary This Is a Grant Funded At-Will Position For Which The Attainment of Non-Probationary Status (Tenure) is not available. Continued Employment Contingent Upon Funding.

JOB SUMMARY: The Adult Education Instructor provides instruction to adult education students requiring workforce preparation, career readiness, and employability skills. The instructor plans, implements, documents, and evaluates instructional practices, procedures, and materials to support student success. This position provides direct classroom and workplace-based instruction designed to assist students in earning the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), Alabama Career Essentials (ACE), and GED Prep. The instructor facilitates student learning, monitors progress, recruit’s participants, maintains program records, and promotes workforce development opportunities within the community and local industries.

Direct Supervisory Responsibility: No Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides instruction in workforce preparation, career pathways, workplace education, Alabama Career Essentials (ACE), and National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC).
• Develops, implements, and evaluates instructional materials, lesson plans, and classroom activities aligned with College and Career Readiness (CCR) Standards.
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies, technologies, and assessment tools designed to meet the needs of adult learners.
• Applies research-based instructional practices that support student success and workforce readiness.
• Administers and interprets placement, diagnostic, and certification assessments.
• Monitors, documents, and evaluates student progress using formal and informal assessment methods.
• Provides continuous feedback and modifies instruction to maximize student achievement.
• Assists students with career exploration, job search skills, educational planning, and workforce preparation activities.
• Connects students with available support services and community resources.
• Facilitates the transfer of workplace readiness skills from the classroom to employment settings.
• Collaborates with colleagues, business partners, workforce agencies, and community organizations to support program goals.
• Maintains accurate student records, attendance records, progress documentation, and accountability reports.
• Promotes Adult Education programs through presentations, recruitment events, and community engagement activities.
• Attends professional development activities, in-service meetings, workshops, and required training.
• Obtains and maintains applicable certifications required for program delivery.
• Complies with all policies and procedures of the Alabama Community College System and the College.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Note: The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position’s role, scope, FLSA status, or grade.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field required.
• Two (2) years of teaching experience in adult education, workforce development, secondary education, post-secondary education, or a related instructional setting preferred.
• Experience proctoring TABE and ACT WorkKeys exams required.
• Experience with ConnectAble.org preferred.
• Experience working with a broad range of students, including adult learners, preferred.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Friendly personality; enthusiastic, positive attitude; evidence of trustworthiness and ethical conduct; effective human relations skills; strong work ethic.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional methodologies.
• Knowledge of workforce development programs, career pathways, employability skills, and workplace readiness competencies.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, instructional planning, and assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of Alabama Career Essentials (ACE), National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), GED, ConnectAble.org, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to apply research-based instructional practices and integrate technology into the learning environment.
• Ability to develop lesson plans aligned with College and Career Readiness (CCR) Standards.
• Ability to evaluate student progress and adjust instruction to meet individual learning needs.
• Ability to administer and interpret assessments and placement instruments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, employers, community agencies, faculty, staff, and program partners.
• Ability to recruit students and promote workforce education programs within the community and local industries.
• Ability to collect, organize, maintain, and report accurate student and program data.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and responsibilities.
• Commitment to the teaching-learning process and the mission of an open-door community college

Application Procedures/Additional Information

PROJECTED STARTING DATE:

January 2027

SALARY: Salary Schedule D3, ($32,541 - $54,282) Based on the 2026-2027 ACCS Salary Schedule. Salary will be based on VERIFIED education and years of VERIFIED directly related experience that is stated on the initial job application and resume. Be sure all experience is stated on the application!

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

November 20, 2026– 4:00 P.M.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment. Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application, (b) letter of interest, (c) current resume; and (d) copies of transcripts of post-secondary education.

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.gadsdenstate.edu/about-us/employment.cms

IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE (jobs@gadsdenstate.edu).

Salary Calculation: For all positions on all Salary Schedules, the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all full-time work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other full-time work experience outside of public education in Alabama that, in the sole judgment of the College, directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this full-time work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule.

Format for Work Experience Verifications: Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates, job title(s), job duties, and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time, and if part-time, the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The College’s official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason, for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters, contracts, pay stubs, or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment. However, such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.

Please Note:

• ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
• When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.

All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail. If you need technical assistance, such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions, please contact:

NEOGOV Customer Service:

Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST (855) 524-5627 Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Application materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.

Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. This employer participates in E-Verify.

Benefits

Sick Leave All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.7 hours per month (may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave Not applicable (off between terms)

Personal Leave All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year. Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays New Year's Day Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday National Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day16 (5 locally assigned)

Retirement The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama. Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.66% (effective 10/01/26) Tier II – Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.70% (effective 10/01/26)

Law Enforcement Officers:

Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.66% (effective 10/01/26) Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.70% (effective 10/01/26)

Health Insurance PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $1,048 monthly (effective 10/01/26).

Duty Hours (Hours vary by campus and instructional needs)

Tuition Assistance This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

1/3 waived after 1st year 2/3 waived after 2nd year 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.