ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide direct instruction to ISAEP students using evidence-based instructional strategies aligned with GED® content standards and individual learning needs.
Plan, develop, and coordinate GED instructional services, including curriculum alignment, lesson design, and selection of instructional materials.
Determine, verify, and document student eligibility for ISAEP and GED participation in collaboration with school counselors, administrators, and home high schools.
Administer, score, and interpret academic assessments, including GED Ready® practice tests, to determine instructional readiness and testing eligibility.
Coordinate official GED® test registration, scheduling, and administration in compliance with GED Testing Service® policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate, confidential, and complete student records, including enrollment documentation, assessments, attendance, progress reports, and credentialing records.
Facilitate student transitions from home high schools into the ISAEP program and support re-enrollment or post-program transitions as appropriate.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized instructional plans and credentialing pathways aligned with state ISAEP requirements.
Coordinate and oversee career readiness, career counseling, and work-based learning components required under ISAEP guidelines.
Ensure compliance with all state and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing ISAEP and GED programs.
Coordinate the recruitment, selection, and hiring process for hourly instructional staff and the full-time teaching position assigned to the detention facility.
Provide functional oversight and instructional leadership to part-time instructors, hourly staff, and contracted personnel.
Collaborate with detention facility administrators and staff to coordinate instructional services, schedules, and student participation.
Participate in the evaluation and support of instructional personnel assigned to the detention facility, in collaboration with facility leadership.
Monitor program operations to ensure instructional quality, fidelity to program requirements, and effective use of instructional resources.
Prepare, manage, and monitor program budgets, including purchasing and inventorying instructional materials, software, equipment, and supplies.
Communicate regularly with students, parents or guardians, and school staff regarding program expectations, student progress, and compliance requirements.
Analyze student performance data and program outcomes to inform instructional adjustments and program improvement efforts.
Prepare required reports and documentation for school division leadership and state agencies to support accountability and compliance.
Apply professional judgment and independent decision-making to address instructional, operational, and student-specific challenges within established guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of Alternative Education Programs – Comprehensive understanding of ISAEP and GED instructional frameworks, alternative education models, and high school equivalency pathways.
• Knowledge of Educational Regulations and Policies – Thorough understanding of Virginia Department of Education ISAEP guidelines, GED Testing Service® requirements, and local school division policies.
• Instructional Expertise – Demonstrated ability to deliver effective instruction to diverse learners, including adolescents, adults, at-risk youth, and nontraditional students with varied academic and social-emotional needs.
• Individualized Instruction and Credentialing – Ability to develop, implement, and monitor individualized learning plans, instructional materials, and credentialing pathways aligned with state requirements.
• Assessment and Testing Proficiency – Proficiency in administering, interpreting, and applying results from academic assessments, including GED Ready® practice tests and official GED® testing procedures.
• Organizational and Administrative Skills – Strong skills in recordkeeping, reporting, budget preparation, and program coordination to ensure accurate documentation and effective program operations.
• Instructional Leadership and Staff Evaluation – Ability to provide instructional leadership, evaluate instructional staff, deliver constructive feedback, and support professional development.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills – Effective oral and written communication skills for collaboration with students, families, school staff, detention facility personnel, and county and state officials.
• Educational Technology Skills – Skill in using instructional technology, assessment platforms, and data management systems to support teaching, evaluation, and compliance.
• Professional Judgment and Independence – Ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, manage competing priorities, and maintain confidentiality.