Position: Teacher - GED

POSITION SUMMARY: Ready to make a real difference in the lives of learners? We are seeking a passionate GED/CDOS Teacher to join our HGLCS team. In this role, you'll guide students on their journey toward earning a GED diploma, providing engaging instruction across multiple subjects while supporting their academic and career goals. You'll create an inclusive, encouraging classroom environment, collaborate with staff and coordinators, and use both traditional and digital tools to inspire growth. If you're excited about empowering students and helping them unlock their future, we'd love to have you on our team!

New Directions is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Pay and benefits 119 hours of paid time off, in addition to paid holidays and breaks. Access to life, dental and medical insurance. 401k with up to 3% agency matching. $39,822 - $41,821 to start, additional raises guaranteed. Consistent Monday - Friday schedule. Join our company, where over 30% of our staff have been with us for 10 years or more. Minimum Education and/or Professional Qualifications/Skills Bachelor's degree in Education or related field(required) Valid teaching certification(required) Knowledge of special education learning principles and GED testing requirements Strong communication and classroom management skills

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.

Full Job Description Job Title: GED/CDOS Teacher Department: HGLCS Title of Immediate Supervisor: Principal

POSITION SUMMARY: The GED Teacher is responsible for preparing and delivering instruction to adult learners seeking to earn their General Educational Development (GED) diploma. The teacher will monitor/assist students with online GED platform, assess student progress, and provide supplemental instruction in the core subject areas: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: 1. Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with GED test objectives 2. Develop and update lesson plans, instructional materials, and progress reports in alignment with student needs and program goals 3. Direct student behavior and activities so that the accomplishment of goals is facilitated 4. Support students in setting academic and career goals aligned with GED attainment 5. Work in collaboration with GED testing site coordinators 6. Provide differentiated instruction based on individual learning needs 7. Monitor and assess student progress using formal and informal assessments 8. Maintain accurate attendance and student performance records 9. Prepare students for GED testing using practice exams and test-taking strategies 10. Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment 11. Collaborate with other instructors, counselors, and support staff 12. Participate in staff meetings and professional development 13. Refer students to additional resources or services as needed 14. Work in collaboration with Life Skills Coordinator to assist students in independent living skills 15. Integrate digital tools and technology to enhance instruction and student engagement 16. Follow weekly meeting schedule, attending team and content meetings. 17. Maintain valid NYS certification. 18. Maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and First Aid/CPR certification provided by the agency. 19. Attend all mandatory in-service training and regularly attends supervision meetings. Attends other training and in-services as needed to maintain a level of expertise in the field. 20. Any additional duties assigned by immediate supervisor.

Minimum Education and/or Professional Qualifications/Skills Required: • Bachelor's degree in Education or related field • Valid teaching certification • Knowledge of special education learning principles and GED testing requirements • Strong communication and classroom management skills Preferred: • Experience teaching in education or GED preparation programs • Bilingual (English/Spanish or other language) a plus • Familiarity with digital tools and online learning platform Special - Personal Skills, Qualities, Aptitudes and Physical Requirements New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform essential functions. 1. Ability to work effectively with youth, families, staff and community contacts from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. 2. Ability to deal effectively with hostile youth and/or families. 3. Ability to accept supervision and perform as part of a team. 4. Ability to be flexible and adapt to change. 5. Ability to interface with people (groups and individuals) and communicate within various mediums (logbooks, E-mail, telephone).

6. Must have a valid driver's license, adequate auto insurance and meet the criteria for driving set forth in the New Directions Driver's License policy and Auto Insurance policy. 7. Ability to pass annual physical for Category 3 job classification in accordance with New Directions Employee Health policy. 8. Must comply with Agency safety standards and be responsible for own actions and conduct concerning safety and healthy working conditions.