GED Instructor - Part-Time - Juvenile Probation

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• •Responsible for being fully knowledgeable in reading, math, science and social studies.
• •Administers pre-tests at the various probation department sites.
• •Works directly with students that are identified to be in need of remedial work to prepare them for the GED Exam. Provides individual instruction and tutoring as needed.
• •Provides weekly progress reports to probation staff indicating progress.
• •Assists with various job skills and introduction to higher education instruction as needed.
• •Assisting and preparing for annual GED graduation.
• •Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• •High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor’s degree in an education or related field preferred.
• •One-year practical experience in classroom teaching.
• •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with education representatives in the community, program participants, various volunteers and other department employees.
• •Ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
• •Minimum 21 years of age.

SALARY: Part-Time, $33.42 per hour

SCHEDULE: Monday - Thursday, approximately 28 hours per week (class hours are 8:30am - 12:30pm)

CLOSING DATE: Upon Filling Position

For certain positions requiring certification, state standards shall disqualify an applicant if their criminal history reveals:

1) A felony conviction against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years; a deferred adjudication for a felony against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years or current felony probation or parole.

2) A jailable misdemeanor conviction against the laws of this state, another state or the United States within the past 5 years; a deferred adjudication for a jailable misdemeanor against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 5 years or current misdemeanor probation or parole.

3)Registered as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

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