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Adult Basic Skills Instructor Spanish GED (bilingual)

Position Number: 7169497
Location: Bend, OR
Position Type: Adult and Continuing Education Programs

Adult Basic Skills Instructor Spanish GED (bilingual)

Position Number: B1230PD
Starting Wage/Salary: $35,780 - $37,818 plus exceptional benefits. This position is grant-funded through June 30, 2027 with no guarantee of employment after that date.
Close Date: 06/21/2026

Primary Purpose:

This position provides adult basic skills instruction in Spanish to individuals in the High School Equivalency Program (HEP) seeking to earn their GED or improve their foundational academic skills. The instructor serves a diverse population of Spanish-speaking adult learners, including those preparing for high school equivalency as well as those transitioning to college and career pathways.
This role delivers standards-based instruction in math, science, language arts, and social studies; administers assessments; and participates in curriculum development. The position also requires strong organizational skills to maintain structured instructional materials, manage workload independently, and ensure proper documentation for student intake, registration, and attendance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide standards-based GED instruction in Spanish in math, science, language arts, and social studies (in-person or online).
Administer formal and informal assessments to determine levels of ability and readiness for GED testing.
Participate in curriculum development and maintenance, including course outcomes and instructional materials.
Tutor students individually or in groups.
Advise students on educational goals and next steps.
Cooperate with College personnel to assist student transitions to college and career pathways.
Attend trainings, meetings, and professional development.
Work with ABS leadership and staff to meet program expectations.
Maintain student records including intake, registration, attendance, and progress tracking.
Support structured and organized instructional practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

Ability to communicate fluently in Spanish and English.
Knowledge of GED subject areas.
Understanding of adult learning and classroom dynamics.
Ability to work with diverse populations.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and exercise judgment.
Ability to apply professional learning.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Bachelors degree in math, science, language arts, education, adult education, social studies, or closely related discipline.

Experience:

Bilingual Spanish/English.
One-year experience teaching at the secondary or college level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with standards-based curriculum.
Experience teaching adult learners.
Experience teaching in GED subject areas.
Ability to organize curriculum systems.
Experience with diverse populations.
Familiarity with student progress tracking.

To apply, visit https://jobs.cocc.edu/postings/11973

The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.

This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.

In support of COCCs EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.