Adult Education Instructor- Basic Skills - Part Time

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Position Information

Job Title Adult Education Instructor- Basic Skills - Part Time Job Description

Incumbent is responsible to the Director of Adult Education for facilitating assigned adult basic education classes, maintaining student records, and developing individualized plans to assist students in achieving educational and employment goals.

Job Duties

• Adheres to all MGCCC policies and procedures.
• Interprets assessment results to students.
• Provides instruction in literacy; adult education; HSE test preparation; English language acquisition; family literacy; (Integrated) English literacy and civics education; workforce preparation; integrated education and training, including career pathways; and workplace education, including National Career Readiness Certificate and Smart Start Pathway instruction.
• Develops Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Assists students with completing ILP objectives.
• Reviews ILP progress with students.
• Revises ILP assignments as student progresses.
• Maintains up-to-date student records.
• Supervises and monitors academic assistants.
• Conforms to state adult education standards.
• Collects and manages accurate data for program improvement and accountability.
• Administers and interprets appropriate placement and diagnostic tests.
• Reviews goals progress with students at appropriate intervals.
• Provides a variety of learning opportunities to meet the needs of a variety of learning styles.
• Conducts basic Internet, Keyboarding, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access), and computer utilization training as needed for student success.
• Maintains effective working relationship with college personnel and community members.
• Reviews and recommends for purchase of instructional materials and software.
• Registers students in the MGCCC Banner system and maintains data needed for audits and accountability reports.
• Becomes knowledgeable of the state data system and records daily attendance and updates as necessary.
• Monitors classes and students in state data system to insure accuracy in data entry.
• Understands requirements and concepts of team-teaching.
• Prepares lesson plans and team-teaches with college Career/Technical Instructors as assigned.
• Incorporates WorkKeys in lesson plans to facilitate NCRC Credentials.
• Ensures all students are enrolled in and earn Smart Start college credit.
• Incorporates and facilitates computer-based instruction in all Student Success Plans.
• Participates in required professional development activities in additional professional growth opportunities to support student achievement.
• Participates in outreach activities of the program.
• Maintains a professional attitude toward students.
• Accepts flexible scheduling and work locations, as program needs change.
• Attends Community Campus staff meetings and college wide meetings as directed.
• Assists with college recruitment events when appropriate.
• Performs all other duties assigned.

Mandatory Qualifications

M(1) Minimum of BS Degree in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Adult Education or Related.

M(2) 2 years' experience teaching/training adults/students using computers as an instructional tool.

M(3) Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

M(4) Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable Qualifications

D(1) Master's Degree in business, education or computer related field.

D(2) Specialized software experience.

D(3) Community College experience and/or SCT Banner experience.

D(4) Experience in an educational setting in correctional facility.

D(5) Experience teaching High School Equivalency/Basic Skills.

EEO Statement

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address compliance@mgccc.edu.

The College:

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including: Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, The Bryant Center at Tradition, Biloxi, MS; Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Haley Reeves Barbour Maritime Training Academy, Pascagoula, MS; Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; The West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS.

State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs.

Classification Staff

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 09/23/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants For more information on the position, please contact (Name, Address, Phone, and Email):

Erica Johnson

Adult Education Director

10298 Express Drive

Gulfport, MS

228-896-2512

Erica.Johnson@MGCCC.edu

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Additional Transcripts
• Certificates