PURPOSE

• To teach basic skills (reading, writing, math) and GED preparation, modify the curriculum and materials to meet individual and program needs.
• Coordinate, develop, or adapt a vocational-oriented curriculum in cooperation with the site team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide quality instruction to youth participants in all areas of the GED preparation curriculum. This includes basic reading, writing, math and algebra, science, and social studies.
2. Provide remediation skills training to youth who need upgrading literacy and numeracy skills through tutoring.
3. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the GED certification exam requirements, processes, procedures, and study materials.
4. Administer and score all required pre and post-assessments using prescribed testing materials.
5. Ensure that participants who are basic skills deficient (BSD) increase a minimum of one educational functional level (EFL) in math, reading, or both.
6. Maintain up-to-date testing and outcome reports for both CASAS Goals and GED testing.
7. Develop and regularly update individualized learning plans for each youth participant in accordance with individual learning styles and skill levels.
8. In conjunction with other YouthBuild staff, modify curriculum and other learning materials to meet individual needs and program requirements.
9. Provide observations of youth participant’s strengths and weaknesses to case managers.
10. Demonstrate patience, flexibility, and sensitivity to the educational concerns, attitudes towards learning, and needs of YouthBuild youth participants.
11. Function as part of the site team in integrating basic skills and leadership development in all components of the program.
12. Employ a variety of materials, techniques, and technology to help learners improve important workplace skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and working as a member of a team.
13. Maintain a clean, organized, and professional learning environment.
14. Participate in staff development opportunities to enhance teaching strategies and methods.
15. Participate in special projects as required.
16. All other duties as assigned.

Note that applicants interested in applying will need to formally complete an application, click link below to launch.

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