Part-Time Literacy Program Specialist-GED

Part-Time Literacy Program Specialist-GED

Salary

$21.06 Hourly

Location

To Be Determined, Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

2027-07365

Department

PUBLIC LIBRARY

Opening Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

11/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

The Jacksonville Public Library is seeking a part-time GED Instructor reporting to the Literacy Program Manager. Benefits are not offered for this position. Some Saturdays are required.

This is professional work in planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining literacy assistance programs. The work requires knowledge of educational and instructional principles, practices, methods, and techniques, needs assessment and computer-assisted instructional programs and software.

Examples of Work

• Develops lessons, organizes content, and conducts small group, literacy training classes.
• Conducts student recruitment and assessment.
• Schedules classes and case manages student progress through the program.
• Supports the overall mission of the Library by providing customer service in a manner that creates a positive customer experience.
• Compiles and interprets statistical data.
• Supports the overall mission of the Library by providing customer service in a manner that creates a positive customer experience.
• Assists with maintaining appearance standards by reporting facilities issues and picking up litter on library grounds.
• Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software.
• Assists with maintaining appearance standards by reporting facilities issues and picking up litter on library grounds.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of educational and instructional principles, practices, methods, and techniques to include adult learning process and teaching methods. Knowledge of educational needs assessments.
• Knowledge of computer-assisted instructional programs and associated software and hardware.
• Skill in interviewing and data gathering techniques.
• Skill in determining appropriate course of instruction for meeting program participants needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to collaborate with others on tasks and projects.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to assign, monitor and review the work of others.
• Ability to compile and interpret statistical data.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software.
• Depending on assignment, must have ability to travel between various locations to meet the assignments of the position.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Four years of education and/or professional level experience teaching youth and adults 16 years of age or older.

Preferred:

• At least one year of GED teaching experience.
• DOE Teaching certification and/or advanced degree.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• Depending on assignment, a valid drivers license may be required and must be maintained during employment in this class.
• Depending on assignment, must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veterans preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

01

This questionnaire will be used as part of the application and screening process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to provide truthful, complete, and verifiable answers to this questionnaire?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

03

This is a part-time position. Are you interested in working part-time?

• Yes, I am interested in working part-time.
• Yes, I am interested in working part-time or full-time.
• I am interested in full-time employment only.

04

This position pays $21.06 per hour. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this hourly rate?

• Yes
• No

05

Part-Time and volunteer work experience may be considered if an applicant has worked/volunteered 20 hours per week or more. The complete work history, including number of hours worked per week, must be included in your application if you would like this experience to be considered.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

06

If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

07

Do you have four years of education and/or professional level experience teaching youth and adults 16 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

08

Indicate the age group you have experience teaching. Select all that apply.

• Infants/Toddlers (ages 0 - 2)
• Preschool/Kindergarten (ages 3 - 5)
• Elementary (ages 6 - 10)
• Junior High (ages 11 - 14)
• High School (ages 15 - 18)
• Adults (ages 19 - 61)
• Seniors (ages 62 and older)
• None of the above.

09

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)

10

Indicate the organization(s) where you gained this experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)

11

A Department of Education Teaching Certification is preferred. Do you have this certification?

• Yes
• No

12

At least one year of GED teaching experience is preferred. Do you have this experience?

• Yes
• No

13

Indicate the organization(s) where you gained this experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)

14

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)

15

Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

• FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class E Driver License
• GA Standard Drivers License
• GA Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• GA Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• GA Class C Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• License from another State.
• Learner Permit
• My license is currently invalid.
• I do not possess any type of Drivers License.

16

If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

• C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
• D or H - Employment Purposes
• P or 2 - Probation Interlock Device
• S or I - Other Restriction
• Two or more of these restrictions.
• I have an out of state license.
• None of the above.

17

Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

18

Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

19

Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

20

I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the drivers license information I have provided to access a drivers license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

• Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my drivers license.
• No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my drivers license.
• I do not possess a valid drivers license.

21

Provide your full Drivers License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. PLEASE NOTE: Florida driver's license numbers are changing. Provide your most recently issued number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

22

If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you dont live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

23

If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

Required Question

Employer City of Jacksonville

Address 117 W. Duval St.

Suite 100

Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx