Position Description – High School Equivalency Program Instructor

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title:	High School Equivalency Program (HEP) Instructor	FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to:	HEP Coordinator
Department:	HEP (College Services and Human Resources)
Date Prepared:	June 2005

BASIC FUNCTION

The HEP Instructor has the responsibility of preparing students from migrant and seasonal agriculture worker backgrounds for obtaining their GEDs.

NATURE & SCOPE

The HEP Instructor reports to the HEP Coordinator; however, the HEP Instructor has autonomy in making instruction-related decisions. While this position generally follows established procedures, the incumbent has the latitude to determine which among many procedures to follow in order to achieve goals. This position does not supervise any other employees, and has limited contacts other than with a few co-workers and students.

The HEP teaches students in five high school subjects; thus, the HEP Instructor must have a wide-ranging knowledge of these areas (math, science, reading, writing, and social studies). In addition, the incumbent must have experience working with non-traditional and at-risk students. Many of the students speak English either as a second language or not at all. The HEP Instructor must be able to teach these students in an effective manner over the course of the ten week program. Particularly important to this position is experience with reading instruction and disability diagnosis.

In addition, the HEP Instructor must have cultural sensitivity to the needs of migrant farm workers. In order for the students to learn effectively, they must trust the Instructor. In order for trust to build, the Instructor must understand the problems which the students face. Furthermore, the HEP Instructor must be flexible and versatile in order to teach students with a diverse array of learning impediments.

Position Description – High School Equivalency Program Instructor

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Ø Provides appropriate individualized academic instruction to each student in five high school subjects

Ø Provides English language instruction to speakers of other languages

Ø Provides SAT and technical school examination preparation

Ø Monitors the progress of each student and adjusts instruction accordingly

Ø Assists students in completing scholarship and college entrance materials

Ø Researches post GED placement for students (technical schools, colleges, employment, etc.)

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The HEP Instructor has no responsibility regarding budgetary issues.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

This position requires beyond four years of college, but typically not an advanced degree, and three to five years of experience in the field. The HEP Instructor must also be bilingual in Spanish and English.