What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aspire Teacher position at Columbus City Schools?
Aspire Teacher (Part-Time) - Adult and Community Education -
COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Aspire Teacher
JOB STATUS: Part-Time Employee
REPORTS TO: Director, Adult and Community Education
DEPARTMENT: Adult and Community Education
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for preparing lesson plans and instructing Aspire students following the program/course goals and objectives that are supportive of the department’s mission to serve its customers.
Responsibilities include monitoring, collecting, and evaluating student performance and progress toward program/course goals and objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Instruct students in the use of technology that is supportive of the program/course goals;
• Assume responsibility for student retention and progress;
• Assist in curriculum planning, development, selection and utilization of instructional materials;
• Collaborate with department staff, business/industry, and community/agencies;
• Participate in program in-service education and staff training;
• Employ appropriate procedures in establishing a proper classroom environment;
• Assist department staff in developing a team approach for providing services;
• Increase awareness of other available adult and community education programs;
• Serve as a site liaison with community facilities and civic organizations;
• Assist with program promotion and student recruitment/Aspire orientations;
• Monitor classroom compliance with Federal and State program regulations;
• Monitor record-keeping & report Aspire student attendance;
• Coordinate classroom data input into the ABLELink system and provide Aspire reports;
• Assist with all classroom placements, transfers, and scheduling;
• Provide classroom or individual instruction based on student needs (diagnostic testing and learning screenings) and student goals;
• Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
• Experience in Adult and Community Education.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be available to work during times when adults need services including evenings and weekends.
• Experience in Aspire Programs.
• Ohio Department of Education – Adult Education Permit.
The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment policies. CCS fully supports the hiring and employment of individuals with physical or mental disabilities who meet the job qualifications, so long as the individuals
