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Vermont Adult Learning
has a full time employment opportunity at its Springfield VT
Learning Center combining two areas of responsibility: A teacher
to provide curriculum development and instruction to students at
the Learning Center and a Liaison to work in the High School
Completion Program working closely with local high schools and
community partners to help develop and manage individual
graduation plans. Job description follows.
Job Description
Teacher & High School Completion Program
Liaison
Employment Classification: Full Time
Reports To: Regional Manager
Primary Work Site:
Springfield
VT
Learning
Center
Overview: The
Teacher is
responsible for delivery of educational services to students
within the context of a local delivery service team. The mix of
individual teacher responsibilities will reflect local student
and program needs as well as local staffing strengths and
resources. The High
School Completion Program Liaison is
to act as the program coordinator in the defined region,
working closely with local High Schools and community partners
to develop individual High School Graduation Plans with
identified out-of-school youth. The Liaison is responsible for
the ongoing management of individual plan status as well as
program data and reporting. This position demands a commitment
to exceptional performance as well as working successfully
within a team environment.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Teacher
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Assists in student recruitment,
intake and assessment.
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Provides individual and group
instruction to student learners.
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Provides guidance and coaching to
students in developing their educational goals.
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Ensures the consistency and
integrity of formal student assessments.
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Develops curriculum and
instructional materials.
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Reviews student achievements,
goals and plans at least quarterly
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Focuses efforts and attention on
achieving program goals and objectives.
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Provides accurate and timely data
on student learning and program activities.
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Participates in team-based
program evaluation, planning and development.
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Focuses efforts and attention on
achieving program /
center goals & objectives
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Ensures consistency and quality
of instruction / tasks performed
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Develops and strengthens working
relationships with appropriate agencies & organizations.
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Utilizes volunteer time and
skills effectively.
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Participates in training new
staff and volunteers.
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Provides leadership in
organizational & statewide committees.
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Maintains professional standards
of confidentiality.
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Participates in a professional
development plan.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
High School Completion
Program Liaison
- Initiates and develops positive
working relationships with local high schools
- Informs local high schools of the
educational services available through the Learning Works Center
- Assists out-of-school youth ages 16-21
in the development of a personal high school graduation
education plan that addresses the student’s needs &
interests while simultaneously satisfying the requirements
of the school, leading to diploma completion
- Initiates, develops and coordinates
positive working relationships with local community partners
and approved providers to ensure that a wide variety of
learning experiences and wrap around services are being
utilized in plan development and implementation
- Works closely with Learning Center
Team to deliver services
- Monitors the student’s progress
against the graduation plan, keeping the high school
appraised
- Focuses efforts and attention on
achieving program / center goals & objectives
- Ensures consistency and quality of
instruction and tasks performed
- Participates in statewide program
trainings around program development and implementation
- Maintains professional standards of
confidentiality
- Participates in professional
development program
Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:
- Requires a Bachelor’s Degree with an
emphasis on education or related field of study plus 4 years
of teaching
experience; experience working with learning disabilities
preferred
- Experience preferred with at risk
students and involvement with alternative educational
systems.
- Must possess strong interpersonal,
oral, and written English communication skills.
- Requires a creative thinker who is
knowledgeable of and able to coordinate available community
resources.
- Requires
the ability to work well independently as well as part of a
team.
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Teaches applied, academic and
interpersonal skills to adults.
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Manages and effectively teaches a
class with varied educational skills.
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Engages adults in planning their
learning.
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Addresses individualized
educational needs in group instructional settings.
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Collaborates effectively with
other service providers in helping adult students manage their
obstacles to learning.
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Develops educational materials
appropriate to a variety of student needs.
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Demonstrates knowledge of
principles of adult learning.
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Possesses strong skills in
information technology.
Working Conditions and Environment:
Personal, reliable transportation with valid driver’s license
required. Personal transportation is required to attend
meetings, training sessions and off site teaching assignments.
May require working some evenings or weekends to provide needed
center services.
Background Check: A confidential,
national criminal records check will be performed on all
applicants offered employment. Continued employment is subject
to the final determination reached based upon the results of the
check.
This is an Exempt, Salaried
position.
Benefits: A comprehensive benefit
package is provided.
Starting Salary Range:
$27,394 - $31,512
Last
update: 5-6-08
Resume Deadline:
Friday May 23, 2008
Please send Letter of
Interest, Resume and list of Business References:
By mail to:
Search Committee
Vermont
Adult Learning
55 Clinton St.
Springfield, VT 05156
Electronically
to:
sbradley@vtadultlearning.org
By fax to: 1-802-885-5502
Vermont
Adult Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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