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Boise State University - High School Equivalency Program (HEP) is afederally funded program administered by the U.S. Department ofEducation - Office of Migrant Education (OME). HEP assists migratory andseasonal farmworkers and their children who are 16 years of age or olderobtain a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or the stateequivalent to a high school diploma and subsequently to gain employmentin a career position or the military or entry into postsecondaryeducation. The GED Teacher/Advisor is responsible for providing GEDinstruction and supportive activities for HEP participants which willenable them to pass their GED tests and develop post-GED plans.
This is a 10-month appointment working 32 hours a week.
Department Overview:
The High School Equivalency Program (HEP) is a federally funded granthoused in the Center for Multicultural and Educational Opportunities(CMEO) in the College of Education.
HEP provides GED preparation, supportive, and post-GED placementservices to eligible participants from farm working families.
Level Scope:
Entry-level professional with limited or no prior experience tocontribute on a project or work team. Incumbent learns to useprofessional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope andcomplexity under close supervision while achieving day-to-dayobjectives. Works on developmental assignments that are initiallyroutine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. Thislevel is typically focused on self development. Requires theoreticalknowledge through specific education and training.
Essential Functions:
Provide GED subject instruction in English and Spanish to HEP studentsin order to ensure successful completion of GED requirements (languagearts, mathematics, science, and social studies). Provide individual orgroup instruction via face-to-face and virtual classes.
Maintain a classroom environment conducive to student learning andprovide regular updates on student attendance and educational progress.
Administer and evaluate student performance on assessments to identifyand address areas of weakness. Analyze official practice tests resultsand classroom performance to determine readiness for official tests.Evaluate effectiveness of instructional methods in meeting statedprogram objectives.
Track student attendance to support student retention and programcompletion.
Assist in scheduling official tests for students.
Collaborate with HEP staff and other instructors in developingcurriculum, instruction, and personal and career development activitiesfor on and off-campus students.
Assign and monitor tutorial assistance for HEP students.
Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and other activities asrequested by the administration (e.g. cultural or enrichment activities,training workshops/conferences).
May perform other duties as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Ability to develop and deliver instruction to support student attainmentof the Idaho High School Equivalency Credential via passing the GEDexams.
Ability to deliver instruction in English and Spanish.
Ability to plan and deliver curriculum in face-to-face and virtualenvironments.
Proficiency in using technology to deliver instruction and communicatewith students (e.g video conferencing such as Zoom, Google, email, andOffice Applications.).
Strong interpersonal skills to maintain a respectful, professionalrelationship with students from farm worker backgrounds.
Strong interpersonal skills to maintain a respectful and collaborativework climate with project staff.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Bilingual - Spanish/ nglish (read, write, speak).
Possess a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
Two years classroom experience.
Previous experience in Adult Education.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary of $38,338.56/10-months. Boise State University provides abest-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):
12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas andNew Year'sBetween 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professionaland Classified staff depending on position type and years of service9.27% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund(Professional and Faculty employees)11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund(Classified employees)Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurancecoveragesTuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and theirdependentsSee our full benefits page for more information!Required Application Materials:
Cover Letter
Resume
Contact information for three references
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