REVISED ANNOUNCEMENT

Adult GED/GED Options/High School Completion Instructor

(Instructor-Adult Basic Education)

Regional Education Services

Woodburn Campus

Position Overview

This position combines instructional duties, program development and coordination duties. Responsibilities include instruction, curriculum development, orientation and intake, behavior management activities, scheduling, site coordination, report generation and program monitoring.

Terms of Employment

100 percent, 180 day academic year assignment. 

Teaching assignment may include GED Options courses and high school completion courses both day and evening as well as week-end courses and the use of non-traditional delivery methodologies, .e.g. telecourses, cable television and on-line/internet courses, hybrid or team teaching courses.  Duty days may fluctuate from the traditional September-June schedule.  Recently hired faculty is expected to participate in a new faculty orientation program.  Some travel within the region may be required. 

 Must provide official transcript from an accredited institution to establish completion of Master’s degree or sufficient advancement in course work to show completion within one year of hire.  As applicable, must complete agreement to engage in completion of Master’s degree within one year of hire.

Salary and Benefits

2007/2008 Salary Range: $38,378 to $66,944/yr. Salary placement is subject to contract negotiations depending on education and experience.

 The college also provides an excellent benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to employee and college collective bargaining agreements).  Benefits also include: life, and disability insurance and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) or Oregon Public Services Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in education, social science, mathematics, language arts, or related field from an accredited institution (or expectation of acquisition of Master’s degree within one year of hire).  At least one year of teaching experience in basic skills (reading, writing, math and GED preparation) with adults and at risk youth.  Experience planning and implementing instructional programs in individual and group settings.  Experience with curriculum development.  Experience using software applications. Experience working with/responding to students of various age groups, diverse cultural backgrounds and abilities.   

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching certification at the high school level from an accredited institution in language arts, reading, special education or math; two or more years full-time teaching experience of basic skills with at risk high school students. Experience in cooperative learning environments; knowledge of various strategies and techniques.  Experience with multiple delivery methods in a variety of settings.  Experience with program planning and coordination.  Experience with stand alone instructional and networked software. Bi-lingual: English/Spanish.

Essential Functions

• Embraces appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions; understands and utilizes available technology as communication and data-gathering tools and integrates technology into curriculum and classroom presentations
• Actively participates in the retention and recruitment of students
• Understands, develops, and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates a sensitivity to diversity into the workplace
• Instructs multiple GED subjects and multiple levels
• Uses behavior management system and documents student behavior
• Instructs and manages records and grades in assigned credit classes in developmental education, GED Options preparation, high school completion and other areas as needed
• Maintains records of attendance, student competencies and progress
• Determines learning needs of students through College assessment instruments (CASAS, TABE and College placement tests); monitors and evaluates progress, maintains records of student outcomes and progress
• Prepares weekly and quarterly reports
• Participates in curriculum development; recommends textbooks, software and assessment instruments; order materials within a budget
• Assists with academic advising and registration
• Contributes to team efforts in Developmental Education department, Outreach Campus Learning Centers, the Woodburn  Campus including instructional, administrative, student services, and facilities coordination
• Participates in “staffing” of students for progress reports
• Attends program department and college meetings and serves on college committees
• Provides classroom environment conducive to learner growth that includes working in small groups with other students, self-directed learning and teacher directed learning
• Works closely with area agencies, community, and educational organizations
• Serves as academic advisor to students and refers students to proper College services
• Works collaboratively with instructional assistant on instruction, records, testing, orientation and students’ needs
• Problem solves on a daily basis
• Applies the College’s values for teaching and learning:
• Creates a learning climate of mutual respect and fairness
• Encourages creative and critical thinking
• Actively engages students in the learning process
• Facilitates learning that applies to and enriches a student’s life
• Encourages mutual responsibility for a supportive learning environment
• Clarifies expectations and encourages student responsibility for learning
• Promotes and models learning as a life long learner
• Serves as liaison and has leadership responsibilities as requested by the Director which include program chair duties, serving on college committees, working with north Marion County high schools, and being a strong member of the Woodburn Campus Team
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Application Packet Must Include:

• Chemeketa Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts from an accredited institution (official or unofficial at time of application)
• Three recent professional letters of reference (within 3 yrs)
• Supplemental question:  Please provide a Teaching Philosophy statement (maximum of 2 pages ) addressing the following:
  • Describe your philosophy about the student and teacher relationship.
  • What strategies and techniques do you use to instruct adult learners who come from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds?

How to Apply

Only complete packets will be reviewed by the screening committee. It is important that your application clearly indicates that you meet the minimum qualification for the position. Please include enough relevant training and experience to demonstrate that you possess the minimum qualifications.

Application material may be faxed and must be received by the application deadline. HOWEVER, a signed hard copy of the application must be received by the Human Resources Department upon hire. (The Human Resources Department will not confirm receipt of application material and is not responsible for material not completely transmitted.)

Application Deadline

July 11, 2008 by 5:00p.m   All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department on the Salem Campus.

Chemeketa Community College
Human Resources Department
PO Box 14007
Salem, OR 97309-7070
503.399.5009 (phone)
503.399.7810 (fax)

Other Information

Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity institution, values diversity in its workforce, and is committed to affirmative action: we encourage minorities, women, and persons with disabilities to apply. It is the policy of Chemeketa Community College that discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, or family relationships will not exist in any area, activity, or operation of the college. Chemeketa Community College is also a smoke-free/drug-free environment.

Federal regulations require that all documents submitted by applicants be retained by the college for a period of two years. No submitted materials will be returned and/or duplicated.

For further information, to request an application packet, or to request disability accommodation during the application process, contact the Human Resources Department at 503.399.5009. You may also e-mail requests to humanresources@chemeketa.edu. Our office is located in Building 2, Room 214, on the Salem Campus.

Updated June 13, 2008 by the Human Resources Department.