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Goodwill Industries of the Gulf Coast Adult Educator Instructor - Metro Jail/Strickland Youth Center in Mobile, Alabama
Mission Contribution: To meet the mission of the agency by providing services for people seeking education, workforce training and/or career advancement opportunities. *Function: To provide adult Education instruction and support, and re-entry services to Mobile Metro Jail inmates, Strickland Youth Center juveniles in-detention and assist the Ed. Services Director in complying with the Alabama Community College System federal standards. *Essential Functions: (must be able to perform these functions, with or without a reasonable accommodation).**
Provides world class customer service including effective communication with internal and external customers.
Performs intake and informs prospective students of all Goodwill services.
Works with Metro Jail Chaplaincy team to coordinate instructional classes in accordance with other chapel functions, security protocols, and availability of instructional staff and volunteers.
Strictly adheres to all Metro Jail staff policies and procedures to ensure a safe instructional environment.
Communicates with Chaplaincy department regularly regarding progress of class, specific concerns regarding students, policy/procedure changes/updates.
Conducts assessments of students basic skills for determining the most appropriate plan of instruction in conjunction with Metro Jail Chaplaincy staff.
Works with Mobile Area Interfaith Conference (MAIC) in providing re-entry guidance in connecting returning citizens to relevant programs
Connects formerly incarcerated with Adult Education services aligned with short term needs, and long term goals, in partnership with MAIC staff.
Develops with student academic and career goals to be included on the plan of instruction, clearly outlining the necessary steps for successful completion.
Uses pre-tests, post-tests to measure students progress in alignment with Alabama Adult Education State Assessment Policy.
Provides small group academic remediation for adults with varied skill levels, from basic literacy to GED preparation.
Instructs, guides, and assists students in preparing to pass all 4 GED modules, effectively utilizing GEDReady practice test results, and the GED Test registration process.
Administers ACT WorkKeys NCRC Assessments to appropriately leveled participants in adherence of the Alabama Community College Systems state goals.
Meets with participants individually at regular intervals to review academic progress, make adjustments to POIs, and to develop future career goals.
Maintains participant files keeping them up-to-date and adhering to confidentiality standards.
Inputs demographic data and necessary participant updates in Goodwill database in a timely manner.
Enters weekly participant attendance into the AAESAP database, and informs data entry specialist of any changes in student class schedule, location, or enrollment status.
Reports student progress through required reports and departmental records and through on-going communication with supervisor.
Assists the Director of Educational Services in the training and recruitment of tutors, as necessary.
Develops and maintains instructional and reinforcement materials for students and tutors.
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