HiSet/GED Instructor

Company: Bay State Community Services Inc
Location: Quincy
Posted on: November 19, 2022

Job Description:

Description: Bay State Community Services (BSCS) values all types of human diversity. Everyone contributes to the improvement of BSCS and the greater community. We remain committed to raising awareness and joining efforts of justice, equity, and inclusion. The HiSet/GED Instructor is responsible for the educational component of the OCC program. The HiSet/GED Instructor is responsible for assessing the educational levels of all new clients using Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) testing; assigning levels of instruction; providing instruction; and, facilitating the clients' taking of the HiSET tests, as appropriate. Teaching responsibilities may include Adult Basic Education and Life Skills groups for all clients. Additionally, the HiSet/GED Instructor will participate in community outreach to help clients further their education. What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference... Assess all new clients (TABE) for functional educational levels
Assign clients to level of instruction commensurate with their TABE results
Contact High Schools for copies of diploma, where appropriate (if client states he/she have graduated)
Contact appropriate state or third party agencies to verify GEDs and HiSETts awarded
Facilitate classes to include Adult Basic Education (ABE) and HiSET Preparation
Maintain required educational records
Facilitate Life Skills groups as needed
Be familiar with educational resources in the community for referral purposes
Work cooperatively with OCC, Probation, Parole and other agencies at the site Bay State Community Services (BSCS) recognized the hard work and dedication of our staff and has developed a comprehensive benefit package to support you and your family. Benefits Begin On Your First Day of Employment Important Health and Welfare Benefits Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance Eye-Med Vision Benefits Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account Employee Assistance Program Generous Paid Time Off 35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays and 8 Sick Days) Additional Benefits Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment) Opportunities for Reduced Tuition for Clinical Master's Degree Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness Mileage reimbursement Extensive Training Program Monthly Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW) Supervision for Licensure and Specializations Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices Requirements: Qualifications/Credentials Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling or Human Services required (math, reading, language)
Minimum of 2 years teaching required
Certified by MA Department of Education, or pursuing certification
HiSET certification preferred
Experience with disenfranchised populations and non-orthodox learners preferred
Acceptable CORI and SORI background record check as required by program Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Keywords: Bay State Community Services Inc, Quincy , HiSet/GED Instructor, Education / Teaching , Quincy, Massachusetts