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Teach adults in secondary-level subjects to earn a high school diploma or equivalency (e.g., GED/HiSET), build academic competencies, and transition to postsecondary education, training, or employment.
Job tasks Attributes
  • • Differentiate instruction and materials to meet diverse adult learners’ needs and goals.
  • • Monitor and evaluate student work and progress; provide actionable feedback.
  • • Plan balanced lessons with instruction, practice, and inquiry-based activities.
  • • Teach individuals and groups using lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and blended learning.
  • • Maintain accurate student records in compliance with program and state requirements.
  • • Prepare classrooms and materials for daily learning activities.
  • • Set and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
  • • Deliver secondary-level instruction in math, language arts, science, and social studies, plus life and workforce readiness skills.
  • • Prepare learners for postsecondary education, training, and credential pathways.
  • • Establish and enforce classroom norms and procedures to maintain a safe, productive environment.
  • • Provide guidance and preparation for high school equivalency exams (e.g., GED, HiSET).
  • • Assign and grade classwork, homework, and projects.
  • • Assess learner strengths, needs, interests, and barriers to inform instruction.
  • • Register, orient, place, and assess new students per program standards.
  • • Develop and implement targeted remediation and enrichment plans.
  • • Create, administer, and grade formative and summative assessments aligned to standards.
  • • Integrate technology, LMS tools, and multimedia to support learning.
  • • Develop course outlines and pacing guides aligned to state adult education standards.
  • • Advise and support students with academic or adjustment challenges.
  • • Apply and enforce program and institutional policies.
  • • Review curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment data to improve courses.
  • • Coordinate with colleagues to plan lessons, projects, and schedules.
  • • Collaborate with counselors, case managers, and support staff on student progress.
  • • Engage in ongoing professional development and certification as required.
  • • Prepare lesson plans and maintain evidence of instructional planning.
  • • Compile required reports on attendance, progress, testing, and outcomes.
  • • Select and manage textbooks, digital resources, and test-prep materials.
  • • Co-develop instructional programs and transition services with staff and partners.
  • • Support outreach, community awareness, and student recruitment activities.
  • • Participate in staff meetings and serve on committees.
  • • Organize class projects, field trips, college and career events, and guest speakers.
  • • Advise students on internships, training programs, employers, and job placement services.
  • • Schedule classes and testing sessions to maximize access and attendance.
  • • Provide accommodations and assistive technology for students with disabilities.
  • • Train, supervise, and support tutors and volunteer classroom aides.
  • • Partner with community organizations and employers to create learning and work-based opportunities.
  • • Observe and provide feedback on the instructional practices of other instructors.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
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