Lead Instructor (Adult Basic Skills Development) at Treasure Valley Community College (OR) – Ontario, Oregon

Under the direction of the ABSD Title II Director, the ABSD Lead Instructor (full-time, grant-funded position) will oversee the planning, organization, coordination, and provision of classroom instruction and professional development for the ABE/GED Program.
Assist adults in obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary for work, further education/training, family self-sufficiency, and community involvement.

Display working knowledge of the GED system, including testing protocols and completion requirements.

Complete all required State of Oregon (HECC), TVCC, and ABE/GED program and data training within six months of hire, including CASAS standardized placement and progress testing, maintain training/professional development requirements. Participate in Oregon Learning Standards training and incorporate content into daily instruction.

Provide instructional coordination and oversight for delivery of ABE/GED courses, following approved course outlines/course syllabi and utilizing departmental lesson planning formats, appropriate texts and materials.

Provide, as a primary duty, direct instruction of ABE/GED courses which may include co-requisite support courses as designed by the department.

Maintain effective, positive working relationships with faculty, staff, tutors, and students while actively supporting a teamwork environment.

Provide collaborative assistance as needed to department teachers in the preparation and development of materials and lesson plans for ABE/GED classes.

Assist department team members in recruitment, retention, advising, and transition plans and services; refer students to internal and external resources as needed.

Lead/coordinate quarterly ABE/GED student orientations.

Collaborate with Data Base Administrator to ensure appropriate data collection and input are completed following orientations and throughout each term in a systematic and timely process of maintenance, evaluation and reporting utilizing Tracking of Programs and Students (TOPS/TOPSpro) database.

With Director and all ABE/GED staff, organize and oversee quarterly review and update of student education plans. Review issues students may have in order to assist in successful completion of GED processes and acquisition.

Serve as Professional Learning Community (PLC) lead as required by HECC. Participate in required HECC instructional training sessions. Deliver training to accomplish annual PLC professional development requirements for the department.

Coordinate development and evaluation of curriculum and programs within the department including campus and state initiatives.

Inform students and instructors of appropriate college and extracurricular activities related to instruction, program completion, and transitions.

Set and utilize office hours to meet with students, parents, staff, and visitors.
MANDATORY:
•Master’s degree in Adult Education, Education, or closely related field with at least three years of related experience (Adult or Secondary Education) or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
•Three years’ experience teaching adult learners and/or high school and a demonstrated sensitivity and commitment to cultural issues of learners.
•Three years’ experience working and communicating effectively with diverse/non-traditional students, faculty and/or staff.
•One year demonstrated experience in a leadership role related to education.
•Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
•Thorough knowledge of adult education principles, curriculum development, program evaluation techniques, and computer use.

PREFERRED:
•Experience in programs that support historically underrepresented students in higher education.
•Bilingual in English-Spanish.
This is a full-time, grant-funded position.