Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington Hiring for Instructor – Adult Basic Education (ABE) at Washington, DC Full Time

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COMPANY OVERVIEW: Catholic Charities is the social ministry outreach of the Archdiocese of Washington. We believe in strengthening the lives of all in need by giving help that empowers and hope that lasts. Catholic Charities works to create a world in which every person is cherished, regardless of individual limitations, and strengthened in the use of personal gifts in order to reach his or her full potential as a valued member of the community.

We are looking for exceptional people who share our vision and values. Inspiring Hope. Building Futures.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington values the safety of our employees, our clients, and our visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or you must request an exemption from your representative. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington.

JOB SUMMARY: The Adult Basic Education (ABE) Instructor provides instructional support to adult learners in primary and secondary education levels by assisting them with mastering technology, workplace readiness, and workplace literacy skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintains office services by:
Designs and delivers class curriculum that fosters mastery of technology and workplace readiness training, which includes functional life skills; workplace literacy skills, which includes basic literacy skills, for adult learners in primary and secondary education levels

Develops lesson plans according to the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) competencies.

Develops Individual Employment Plan/Individual Support Plan goals.

Reviews adult learner Individual Education Plan, Individual Support Plan, and Behavior Support Plan quarterly.

Integrates technology such as computers, LCD projector, overhead projector, calculators, and other adaptive equipment into class instruction.

Facilitates and supports students in computer instruction using tools like Kentucky Educational Television, Blackboard, Phillip Roy, Inc. Basic Skills, and PLATO systems software.

Provides weekly/monthly reports of adult learner progress to Program Manager; documents measurable goal attainment.

Encourages students to achieve personal outcomes and to become empowered in literacy and independence.

Completes monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports to document program participant activities and progress toward reaching their specified Individual Support Plan/Individual Education Plan goals.

Participates in monthly employment team meetings and/or team meetings to address program status, behavior concerns, goal updates, etc. for the current and upcoming Individual Support Plan year.

Provides some case management/wrap around supportive services to program participants and Employment Specialists with consistent and timely follow-up to identify barriers and challenges. Assists in the accomplishment of identified Individual Support Plan/Individual

Education Plan goals for program participants. Links students to community resources that promote self-sufficiency.

Serves as advisor to students and provides academic tutorial supports, as needed.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation or other appropriate area. Master’s degree preferred.

At least 2 years work experience specific to disabilities with knowledge of substance abuse, mental health, and case management/rehabilitation field.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:
Proficient in MS Office software, Excel, Power Point, use of Internet and e-mail.

Effective communication skills, written and verbal.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries from the general public.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)