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Adult Basic Education Teacher, Hourly Assignments Tahlequah Public Schools Central Academy - Tahlequah, Oklahoma Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Tahlequah Public Schools Job Details Job ID: 5874069 Application Deadline: Aug 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) Posted: Aug 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description POSITION TITLE: Teacher, Adult Basic Education; Hourly Assignments REPORTS TO: Director of Alternative Education SUMMARY: To provide ABE/HSE instruction to adults through the Tahlequah Adult Learning Center (TALC) program including all potential program areas: High School Equivalency Instruction, Family Literacy, Corrections, English Language Learners, and English Language/Civics. EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree or Higher Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate Completed or able to complete training offered by Oklahoma Department of Career &Technology Education ODCTE ABE TEACHER-FOCUS AREAS: HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCEY (HSE) ENGLISH as a SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) LIFE/WORK SKILLS ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned. Ability to teach secondary level English, Math, Science, Social Studies and Life Skills/Work Skills for HSE preparation; all subject areas will be taught in a multilevel classroom. Instruction offering limited English-speaking adults an opportunity to learn basic skills necessary to communicate in English: speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English Ability to provide supervised Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency, and Literacy instruction at correctional facilities, local correctional centers, and community work centers Complete paperwork required by the ODCTE and Tahlequah Public Schools TPS Attend professional development training required and offered by ODCTE and TPS Development of an instructional plan for adults based on their educational goals and needs Successful teaching strategies and appropriate accommodations for adults with learning disabilities and other learning difficulties Assessment of adults using the Test of Adult Basic Education TABE and/or the Basic English Skills Test (BEST) or BEST Plus 2.0 ABE TEACHER-FOUCS AREAS LITERACY FAMILY LITERACY ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: other duties may be assigned Demonstrate knowledge of Literacy and Family Literacy and how it relates to the adult’s roles as worker, parent, and citizen Demonstrate knowledge about differences between the child and the adult as learners Use of research-based instructional strategies, including how to use instructional practices such as phonemic awareness, systematic phonics, fluency, and reading comprehension in teaching reading to adults and children Ability to plan and engage early childhood and older children in literacy activities Ability to plan and engage parents and children in literacy activities (Parent and Child Time) PACT Present parenting strategies to enhance skills and knowledge Complete paperwork required by the ODCTE and Tahlequah Public Schools TPS Attend professional development training required and offered by ODCTE and TPS QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of theknowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, graphs, tables, and governmental documents and regulations Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos Ability to write simple correspondence Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations and respond to questions from groups, staff, parents, and the general public MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume Ability to apply concepts of basic Algebra and Geometry Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s Ability to perform mathematical operations using units of American money, weight measurement, volume, and distance REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program Skilled in oral and written communication Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule forms OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Basic computer skills and ability to learn interactive technology usage Selection and use of real-life contextual materials in the Adult Education program Keep timely and accurate records Maintain consistent and punctual attendance and reliability Provide quality education instruction in an environment conducive to learning Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with students, staff, and the school community. Coordinate with other available support services and resources in the community such as elementary and secondary schools, postsecondary education institutions, one-stop centers, job trainings, and social services Performs other duties assigned by supervisor or administrator Position Type: Part-Time Salary: upto $25 Per Hour Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information NIck Highsmith , Director Alternative Ed. Central Academy Phone: 918-458-4170 Email: highsmithn@tahlequahschools.org #J-18808-Ljbffr

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