About this role
Urbana School District 116 TITLE: Part-Time Adult Education High School Credit Instructor (non-certified position)- Multiple Positions Available HOURS: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00-8:00 pm OR Mondays-Thursdays from 1:00-4:30 pm SUPERVISOR: Director of Urbana Adult Education SUPERVISES: N/A JOB SUMMARY: The high school credit teacher will demonstrate the knowledge, creativity, organizational skills, rapport-building and cultural understanding necessary to successfully implement a high school diploma/credit-based curriculum. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
• Develop educational plans with students to help them acquire the literacy and workforce skills necessary to earn their high school diploma and transition to a college or career pathway.
• Provide direct instruction to students, as assigned by the director.
• Utilize instructional materials, methods, techniques, and resources to assist students in acquiring basic literacy and mathematics skills while working to earn their high school diploma.
• Incorporate curriculum materials that will increase students' knowledge of employability skills and responsible citizenship skills.
• Maintain accurate student records, including grading, attendance, curricular needs, career goals, etc.
• Contact students, as needed, to encourage good attendance and be knowledgeable about reasons for students absences.
• Document student contacts/communication, including information about student progress, absences, and social/emotional needs.
• Assist with student retention efforts.
• Assist with student assessment; maintain training as required to conduct standardized assessments.
• Maintain good communication with support staff and administration to help students remove barriers to good attendance and achievement of their goals.
• Attend staff meetings and other professional meetings as requested.
• Maintain a personal commitment to lifelong learning and enhancement of professional abilities.
• Communicate and collaborate with all adult education staff to increase awareness of program strengths, needs, and changes.
• Attend regional and state professional meetings as requested; acquire at least 12 hours of professional development per year.
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in education or related field is required. Teacher certification is not required.
• Technology/digital literacy proficiency
EXPERIENCE
• Ability to select materials and methods appropriate to diverse physical, emotional, and cognitive characteristics of adult learners.
• Must demonstrate an ability to accept cultural and ethnic differences and adjust teaching techniques if necessary to create a non threatening atmosphere and foster freedom of expression.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Able to build rapport with students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs
• Classroom management
• Strong organization skills
• Knowledge of computer applications, including Google applications and video conferencing platforms
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Standards-based curriculum development
• Peer observation and conferencing skills
• Knowledge of subject matter
• Planning for instruction
• Delivery of instruction
• Assessment of student performance
EVALUATION: To be completed by the Director using the district's evaluation instrument. SALARY RANGE: $35/hour START DATE: November 2026 NOTE: This is not a position within the collective bargaining agreement and is not an administrative position. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER REVISED: October 2026