The Adult Education - IBEST (Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training) Instructor is responsible for the development and implementation of integrated, career-contextualized instruction in reading, writing, math and work-readiness skills inside of specific Career and Technical Education (CTE) fields at Pima Community College. Candidates are responsible for preparing students for success in both college and career.

The instructor will work as a partner in co-teaching teams composed of an Adult Education Instructor and CTE faculty, who work together to ensure seamless integration of CTE and High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation content. This content includes but is not limited to reading, writing, math, digital literacy and workforce readiness skills. The Adult Education - IBEST Instructor must be highly flexible and prepared to develop productive working relationships with faculty partners, multiple community partners and each of their students.

This position may also teach reading/writing or math classes to adult learners of all ages and skill levels at an Adult Learning Center, in a class schedule that may include evenings. Although each class is focused on a core subject such as math or reading, ABE instructors are expected to integrate workforce preparation skills, to contextualize lessons to careers, and utilize an online curriculum in efforts to support all students in achieving their short and long term goals. All instructors engage in ongoing, job-embedded, collaborative professional learning which includes coaching in addition to other required trainings.

This is a grant-funded position and continuation is contingent upon renewed funding.

Candidates that move beyond an initial interview will be required to complete a teaching demonstration to be considered for a final interview.

About Adult Education:

For over 50 years, Pima Community College Adult Basic Education for College and Career (ABECC) has served adult learners in Pima County with Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English Language Acquisition for Adults classes and services. ABECC has been recognized at the national level multiple times for outstanding educational programming for adults.

ABECC and Pima Community College strive for diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels and in all programs and services. Pima’s Diversity Plan guides the ongoing work of ABECC where we aim to ensure that individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, abilities, and sexual orientations feel a sense of belonging and the ability to thrive. ABECC is proactive in seeking opportunities for employees to learn about and positively impact diversity, equity and inclusion for all students, staff, and instructors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver high quality career-contextualized basic skills instruction in reading, writing, math and workforce preparation for adult learners that is flexible, student-centered, standards-based, and aligned to the specific educational needs of the student cohort and is inclusive to the diverse needs and abilities of all students.
• Collaborate with faculty in career and technical education programs in the development of contextualized integrated basic skills instruction that aligns to the goals and objectives of the particular certificate, degree or program and to the standards of the Arizona Department of Education. Collaboratively develop and conduct relevant assessments and assignments.
• Team-teach in a classroom composed of adult learners pursuing a High School Equivalency diploma and students who have a diploma but can benefit from the additional integrated basic skills and workforce preparation instruction.
• Maintain ongoing communication with team teaching partners, IBEST Student Services, and Workforce Development Specialists from Arizona@Work/Pima County One Stop to ensure a supported and streamlined experience for students. Participate in regular IBEST operational and instructional meetings.
• Complete accurate and timely data collection
• Represent Adult Education Program and the College at Conferences, State Committees, and/or various types of work groups.
• Engage in collaborative professional learning and continuing education
• Abide by Pima Community College rules of conduct.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree and
• One year experience teaching Adult Basic Education or related teaching experience
  
• Arizona Department of Education certification or the ability to obtain the certification within sixty days from date of hire
  
• Ability to work varied schedules that may require evenings and multiple locations

OR

• An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Foster inclusion, engagement and awareness in a diverse, inclusive classroom setting
  
• Demonstrate curiosity and humility in seeking to understand and empathize with diverse populations
  
• Knowledge of Adult Basic Education, learning theory, principles and methods
  
• Experience developing career-contextualized curriculum and student-centered approaches to instruction
  
• Experience delivering in-person and virtual instruction
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with students, co-workers, supervisors, and the general public
  
• Experience in fostering collaboration with college and community partners
  
• Knowledge of Arizona Adult Education and College and Career Readiness Standards; State and National guidelines; WIOA guidance
  
• Strategies and tools for career navigation and exploration
  
• Using technology to support classroom instruction and other job-related duties
  
• Evaluating student progress through GED practice testing and TABE testing
  
• Adjust and adapt to a rapidly changing environment