Adult Ed Instructor (Part-time)

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Description

POSITION: Part Time Adult Education Instructor/ National External Diploma Program (NEDP) Administrator, Assessor, Portfolio Reviewer

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Coordinator of Responsive Education

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: 2026-2027 school year, as needed

SALARY: Hourly

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the

Coordinator of Responsive Education and in accordance

with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and JCBOE Evaluation Policy

ADULT EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs duties efficiently and productively by:

· Overseeing daily operations, compliance, and staff management of a local high school diploma program designed for adult learners;

· Preparing adult learners to pass the General Educational Development exam;

· Ensuring the site adheres strictly to policies established by Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) and relevant to state education departments;

· Acting as an assessor and portfolio reviewer of adult learners;

· Conducting blind, independent evaluation of a candidate’s completed work and verifying that all competencies are mastered to strict national standards;

· Conducting one-on-one reviews to verify clients meet requirements for a high school diploma;

· Identifying undemonstrated competencies or errors and returning any incomplete or incorrect tasks to the client for further work or revision;

· Participating in regular consensus moderation meetings to help refine evaluation skills and maintain inter-rater reliability;

· Facilitating in-office checks and post-task assessments within established timeframes, and re-engaging clients who may be inactive;

· Maintaining professional work habits while adhering to the Teacher Code of Conduct.

2. Builds and maintains positive public and employee relations by:

· Working cooperatively with clients, teachers, and other stakeholders supporting adult learners and their families;

· Sharing appropriate information using official channels while respecting confidentiality and privacy;

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field

· Certification in CASAS NEDP implementation

· Deep understanding of the current GED exam structure and testing requirements

· Minimum of two years of experience in adult education, assessment, or related field

· Strong communication and the ability to evaluate written and critical-thinking demonstrations objectively

· Excellent interpersonal skills for working effectively with a variety of stakeholders including clients, families, and school personnel

· Strong organizational and communication skills employing tact, patience, and courtesy

· Demonstrated expertise related to technology devices and applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and file sharing programs

Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate; meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach,

stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, and use technology such as computers and multimedia

equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job,

the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read

handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus.

The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and

other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics 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. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor

settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is

low to moderate (20-60 dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/

technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans

with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this

position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this

position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.