Adult Education Teacher jobs in Kennewick, WA

Adult Education Teacher is responsible for teaching courses to adults in a classroom setting. Develops and implements appropriate course work, activities, and assessments for an adult class. Being an Adult Education Teacher evaluates and monitors student's performance, and helps students identify and pursue personal goals. Assesses and documents students' progress. Additionally, Adult Education Teacher typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Adult Education Teacher occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be an Adult Education Teacher typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Adult Basic Education - WSP & CRCC
  • Walla Walla Community College
  • Walla Walla, WA FULL_TIME
  • Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for a Director of Adult Basic Education position for the WWCC Correction Education program. This position will serve as the primary interface for Adult Basic Education in two locations, the Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) in Walla Walla, Washington and the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center in Connell, Washington. This position will have a home work-site of either WSP or CRCC and will be required to work onsite 2-3 days at each site weekly. 
     
    This position is filled to fulfill a contract awarded to Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (WSBCTC) to operate a correctional education program at WSP in accordance with an interagency agreement with the Department of Corrections. Walla Walla Community College and its employees working in a correctional education program are expected to follow all Department of Corrections (DOC) Policies, IT and other Security requirements, follow DOC Operational Memorandums, and comply with the Superintendent’s directions. 
     
    At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. We have identified three core themes that describe the fundamental aspects of the College's mission by translating it into practice: Student Success, Strong Communities, and Resource Stewardship. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.
     
    General Description: 
     
    This is a full-time, non-represented, exempt position reporting to the Dean, Corrections Education. The Director serves as the primary interface for Adult Basic Education at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (CRCC) and Washington State Penitentiary (WSP).   Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) provides basic skills education in a variety of custodial settings. Programs include, but are not limited to: GED prep, ELA, HS , Open Doors, and IBEST.   The Director of Adult Basic Education is responsible for the daily operation and management of the basic skills programs at both CRCC and WSP.  The Director will ensure all WWCC education and Department of Corrections (DOC) policies and directives are adhered to. As a leader in Corrections Education this position handles numerous evolving situations unique to the corrections education environment that require crisis management, adaptability, and sound decision making.
     
     Essential Functions: 

    • Provides daily leadership and oversight of Adult Basic Education programs in collaboration with the Department of Corrections Facility Leadership Team. 
    • Assists the Dean of Corrections Education with ensuring a variety of high-quality education programs consistent with the educational needs of the inmate population.
    • Assists the Dean in administering adopted correctional education budget and expenditures. 
    • Oversees enrollment, registrations, and curriculum, ensuring accuracy of data and maintaining adherence to DOC, WWCC, Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and State Board of Community and Technical College’s (SBCTC) procedures. 
    • Develops quarterly class schedules for GED/HS , and assists with IMU programming needs. Recommends new hires of qualified instructors, in collaboration with faculty, to the Dean of Corrections Education. 
    • Provides leadership and supervision to faculty and staff (recruits, selects, trains, schedules and evaluates) in accordance with collective bargaining agreements, college and accreditation policies, and DOC policies. 
    • Mentors faculty to ensure that course and degree learning outcomes are developed, implemented, and assessed. 
    • Facilitates professional development for instructors to bring contextualized lessons into the basic skills classrooms.  
    • Ensures effective and efficient management of the Department of Corrections (DOC) Offender Management Network Information (OMNI) class waiting lists and enrollment of students in the College ctclink system.
    • Promotes and supports College efforts around diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, Guided Pathways, and continuous improvement. 
    • Attends WWCC, DOC, and/or state correctional education meetings in the Dean’s absence or as requested. 
    • Supervises and manages the following departments and/or programs: GED prep, ELA, HS , Open Doors, and IBEST.   
    • Supervise approximately seven to ten direct reports, and four to five indirect reports, in addition to part-time employees and/or adjunct faculty. 
    • Works in partnership and collaboration with the Corrections Education Dean to ensure alignment with area needs and goals.  
    • Delegation of tasks, responsibilities, and decisions as appropriate. 
    • Diversity & Multiculturalism: demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
    • Communication: effectively and clearly communicates, orally and in writing, with faculty, staff and students. 
    • Education: engages the 21st century community college student and develops sound andragogy.
    • Technology: trains and supervises instructors to teach via a Learning Management System (specifically, Canvas); demonstrates experience with 21st century teaching modalities that involve technology, including HyFlex (or its equivalent).
    • Trust: encourages a trusting atmosphere by regularly communicating, being accountable and transparent, and acting with integrity and confidentiality.
    • Flexibility & Adaptability: is change ready, and flexible in adjusting an approach or demeanor to match the shifting demands of different situations. 
    • Self-Awareness: uses feedback and reflection to gain insight into personal strengths and areas of improvement and adjusting self as needed. 
    • Continual Improvement: continuously and proactively identifies improvement needs and makes changes to processes resulting in improved outcomes.
    • Action-Oriented: acts on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
    • Self-Directed and Driven: innovates and moves instruction forward independently and collectively.
     
    Required Qualifications:
    Equivalent education/experience may substitute at the discretion of the College. 

    • Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. 
    • Five years’ teaching experience (full-time or equivalent); teaching as an adjunct instructor may count toward the requirement.
    • Experience teaching via a variety of modalities – online, hybrid, web- or technology-enhanced, face-to-face, or audio/video.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Master's degree in community college leadership, education, adult or vocational education, business or public administration, criminal justice, corrections or a related field OR a Doctorate Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
    • Experience teaching a variety of basic skills classes, GED, ELA, pre-college, and High School Completion. 
    • Experience working in Corrections Education setting, or with special needs population. 
    • Experience working in a stressful education environment that required crisis management, adaptability, and sound decision making. 
    • Experience in Higher Education administration. 
    • Two years’ experience in Higher Education Leadership (Department Chair, Director, etc.).
    • Experience with Higher Education Accreditation, Articulation, and Program Review.
    • Bilingual, especially in Spanish/English.
     
    You don’t check every qualification listed? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification - even if they might be a great fit for the role! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying. 
     
    Work Environment/Physical Demands/Travel Required 

    Work setting is primarily indoors with standard office equipment and no expected exposure to hazards. This contract position will typically be Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Evening and weekend work is common. This position will have a home work-site of either WSP or CRCC and will be required to work onsite at each location throughout the week as needed (this is not a remote position, typically 2-3 days will be at each site weekly). Out of town travel required; regular visits to various College sites or industry partners required. There is frequent contact with students, faculty, staff, members of the community, and community partners.
     
    Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment and official college transcripts. WWCC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.  All Walla Walla Community College staff members employed at one of the Correction Education facilities must be cleared by an FBI background check before being hired into such positions and successfully complete a 3-week corrections training program. Information from the background check may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
     
    Compensation: 
     
    Annual salary range: $100,000-$105,000. The college has an excellent benefit program including paid sick leave; paid vacation leave; medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; retirement and two optional deferred compensation programs.  All full-time employees will automatically have 3% of taxable income deferred into the State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). All administrative exempt staff set aside 1% of their gross salary in a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) (VEBA). All exempt employees are required to participate in this program. Walla Walla Community College requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary.
     
    This position will remain open until filled. To be included in the initial screening, applications should be received by March 25, 2024. To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:
    • Online NEOGOV application.
    • Cover letter 
      • Please describe your interest in serving as the Director of Adult Basic Education – WSP & CRCC with Walla Walla Community College, including how your education and professional experience align with the position at these two correctional facilities. (Two pages maximum).
    • Resume
    • Names and contact information for three professional references
    • Answers to two (2) supplemental questions
    • Unofficial transcripts for application purposes; official transcripts are required prior to an official start date.
     

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Special Education Teacher
  • Milton-Freewater Unified SD7
  • Freewater, OR FULL_TIME
  • Milton-Freewater Oregon is a multi-cultural community located in the northeast corner of the state within ten miles of Walla Walla Washington. Special Education Teacher - Secondary Successful candidat...
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Elementary Education Teacher
  • Saint Basil Academy
  • Walla Walla, WA FULL_TIME
  • St. Basil Academy - Early Elementary Position Small, Private School - 17 years of educating children in Walla Walla, WA Summary: Do you dream of creating a classroom where you and your students collab...
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Physical Education Teacher
  • Mitchell School District
  • Mitchell, OR FULL_TIME
  • K-12 Physcial Education Teacher "OPEN UNTIL FILLED" Athletic Director Duties and Compensation Available Title: Physical Education Teacher Department: Building Level Classification: Licensed Supervised...
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Special Education Teacher: grades K-12
  • Prairie City School District #4
  • Prairie, OR FULL_TIME
  • Position Description:Prairie City School District #4 is a K-12 school with 145 students. Prairie City School District takes great pride in its small community school and is looking for an educator wit...
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High School Special Education Teacher
  • UMATILLA SD 6R
  • Umatilla, OR FULL_TIME
  • This position is for a Special Education Teacher for the Umatilla School District. Summary: The teacher provides an educational atmosphere that will lead each student toward the fulfillment of his/her...
  • 29 Days Ago
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Software Engineering Manager 03303 NWSOL
  • North Wind Group
  • Richland, WA
  • Location: Richland, Washington Title: Software Engineering Manager Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time Travel Required: ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Education - Course Instructor/Childbirth Educator
  • Trios Health
  • Kennewick, WA
  • The Course Instructor is expected to demonstrate performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the as...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Teachers (FT&PT)
  • The Learning Experience
  • Richland, WA
  • Responsibilities Use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning Create a safe, nurturing env...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Affordable Assistant Community Director
  • Fpi Management
  • Kennewick, WA
  • Multifamily Property Management The Assistant Community Director is fully accountable in assisting the Community Directo...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Human Resources Specialist
  • Oregon Educator Data Dashboard
  • Hermiston, OR
  • Hermiston School District is seeking a full-time, Human Resources Specialist. General description of the Position Under ...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Affordable Assistant Community Director
  • FPI Management
  • Kennewick, WA
  • Multifamily Property Management The Assistant Community Director is fully accountable in assisting the Community Directo...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Diab & Nutrition Ed - Educator
  • Trios Health
  • Kennewick, WA
  • Registered Dietitian Nutritional care of patients. Assist in maintaining the diabetic and nutrition education program th...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Teachers (FT&PT)
  • The Learning Experience
  • Pasco, WA
  • Responsibilities Use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning Create a safe, nurturing env...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Kennewick, Washington

Kennewick (/ˈkɛnəwɪk/) is a city in Benton County in the southeastern part of the State of Washington, along the southwest bank of the Columbia River, just southeast of the confluence of the Columbia and Yakima rivers and across from the confluence of the Columbia and the Snake River. It is the most populous of the three cities collectively referred to as the Tri-Cities (the others being Pasco across the Columbia and Richland across the Yakima). The population was 73,917 at the 2010 census. July 1, 2017 estimates from the Census Bureau put the city's population at 81,607. The nearest commercia...
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What does an Adult Education Teacher do?

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