LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE – ADULT EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR; JACKSON CAMPUS – COMMERCE, GA ZIP CODE 30529

Lanier Technical College – Adult Education Department; Commerce, GA zip code 30529 is conducting a for the following full-time, benefits-eligible, FLSA-exempt salaried position. A background check and professional reference check are part of the selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 770-533-6903 if any assistance/accommodation is needed in the application/interview process.

POSITION: Adult Education Instructor – Jackson County; Commerce GA 30529

REPORTS TO: Dean of Adult Education

SALARY RANGE: Low to Mid $50’s depending on education, qualifications, and experience

EFFECTIVE: This position is available now

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision, is responsible for classroom instruction and evaluating students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives.

Major Duties:

• Provides oversight of the ESL and ABE (including GED/HiSET prep) program at Jackson County.
• Ensures operations, including opening and closing the campus, follows established protocols and procedures.
• Spends at least 70% of time in direct student instruction.
• Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction, obtains or prepares instructional materials for classroom use, and insures that each student has a Student Education Plan (SEP);
• Provides learner guidance to students;
• Directs orientation for new students, and follows the Procedures for Underage Students;
• Evaluates students’ ongoing progress and performance in attaining goals and objectives;
• Accommodates students with special needs;
• Promotes the adult education program to public and private organizations through-out the Service Delivery Area (SDA);
• Participates in EAGLE competition;
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports;
• Participates in at least 24 hours (half from TCSG OAE) professional development annually;
• Follows all policies and procedures established by the TCSG Office of Adult Education;
• Maintains a secure and safe classroom environment;
• Participates in the hiring, supervision, and evaluation of assigned staff;
• Recruits, supervises, and directs classroom volunteers;
• Coordinates the work schedule for staff, substitutes and volunteers;
• Assists with recruitment, retention, job placement, and transition efforts;
• Works with community agencies who partner with our mission;
• Participates in staff meetings and the Advisory Committee as requested;
• Manages the process of purchasing equipment and supplies according to budgetary limits and College policies and procedures;
• Analyzes collected data for program improvement;
• Other work-related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University.

COMPETENCIES:

• Skill in the use of computers and job-related software, including GALIS
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in interpersonal relations
• Ability to adapt instructional material to fit all learning styles
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Knowledge of effective instructional methods for adult learners
• Knowledge of community needs within Service Delivery Area

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (in addition to minimum qualifications & competencies):

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a related education field;
• Five (5) years or more of experience in adult education, including classroom instruction;
• Proficiency and competency in GALIS;
• Bilingual language skills

Physical Demands:

Will occasionally lift or move objects of a light to medium weight, up to 20 pounds. Work is typically performed in an office environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings. Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes.

State of GA benefits include: A choice of retirement plans (Georgia State Employees’ Pension and Savings Plan or Teachers’ Retirement System), health and flexible benefits insurance options, sick leave and annual leave accruals (10 hours each on a monthly basis), and 13 state holidays. 

As set forth in its student catalog, Lanier Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator: Nancy Beaver, 770-533-7000, [email protected]

Section 504 Coordinator: Veronica Bowermaster, 770-533-7003, [email protected]

NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Lanier Technical College is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. Lanier Technical College Federally-Issued User ID: 46367 Date of Authorization: 3/28/2007 

It is the obligation of Lanier Technical College to ensure orderly operation, to protect the rights of all members of the LTC community, to prohibit acts which materially and substantially interfere with legitimate educational objectives or interfere with the rights of others and to take disciplinary action where conduct adversely affects the College’s pursuit of its educational objectives. To this end, LTC complies with the Title II of Public Law 101-542, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act – also known as the “Jeanne Cleary Act.” The Act requires that the College make available the report of campus crime statistics for the previous fiscal year by October 1st each year. The most recent LTC Campus Safety and Security Report is available at www.laniertech.edu. You may also request a paper copy from the Lanier Technical College Police Department located in the Breeden-Giles building on the Hall County Campus, 2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507. 

Completion of a bachelor’s degree from a college or university.

Additional Information

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• Requisition ID: EDU08XZ
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: Low to Mid $50’s
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Jan 15, 2025

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