Adult Education Teacher

Adult Education Teachers are advocates who provide support to maximize student potential and academic achievement while serving the needs of a diverse student population. In collaboration with all educators, families and the community, school counselors create a support system through individual and small-group counseling, responsive services and leadership. As a result of the Adult Education Teacher , students will acquire skills and knowledge for college and career readiness and become civically minded members of societ y.

The successful candidate possesses:

• Knowledge of College and Career Readiness skills;

• Ability to work collaboratively with staff members, and administrators;

• Ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, parents and the community;

• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills;

• Strong foundation in the principles of anti-racism, trauma-sensitivity, and culturally-responsive education.

• Takes a strengths-based, advocacy approach to working with students and families;

• Strives to grow and learn in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

• Bachelor's Degree

  Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working with students individually and in groups.

• Assisting students with personal goal setting, action planning, and progress-monitoring

• Providing support in pathways for college and/or career readiness, and long-term post-secondary planning.

• Consultation and collaboration with teachers, staff and parents/guardians; referrals to and consultation with outside service providers and community resources.

• Providing classroom guidance instruction to students in several areas to include college and career readiness, study and organizational skills, and social/emotional learning.

• Identifying student barriers to success.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• NYS Adult Ed Certified

• Bachelor’s Degree minimum

• Experience in urban settings

Position Start Date:09/03/2024

Application Deadline:08/31/2024