Mary Logan High School Instructor (Carterville)

The Part-Time Instructor at Mary Logan High School provides standards-aligned instruction and academic support in a flexible, non-traditional learning environment. The Instructor facilitates student learning by delivering differentiated instruction, monitoring progress, and fostering a structured, student-centered classroom that promotes academic achievement, credit attainment, and progress toward graduation.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in education, specific content area (ELA, History, Mathematics, etc.), or a related field required. Teaching experience with classroom management, curriculum development, and supporting non-traditional high school students is preferred.

Essential Functions & Position Duties

Deliver Instruction

• Provide direct instruction to high school students within assigned content area(s).
• Plan, prepare, and deliver standards-aligned lessons and learning activities.

Differentiate and Support Learning

• Implement differentiated instructional strategies to address diverse student learning needs.
• Provide academic interventions and support strategies to promote student success and course completion.

Assess and Monitor Student Progress

• Assess student learning using a variety of evaluation methods.
• Monitor and document student academic progress in alignment with program requirements.

Establish and Maintain Learning Environment

• Establish and maintain a structured, safe, and effective classroom environment that supports student engagement and learning.

• Maintain accurate and timely records, including grades, attendance, and required documentation, in accordance with institutional and regulatory requirements.

Communicate with Stakeholders

• Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, and school personnel regarding student progress and instructional expectations.

Collaborate with Staff

• Collaborate with colleagues and support staff to address student academic and behavioral needs.

Utilize Instructional Technology

• Use technology and digital tools to support instruction, communication, and recordkeeping.

Operate Within Program Expectations

• Perform instructional responsibilities in a flexible, non-traditional educational setting.
• Adhere to established school policies, procedures, and professional standards.

Non-essential functions of the position

• Participates in program meetings, professional development activities, and training sessions to support continuous improvement.
• Assists with special projects, student activities, or program events as assigned.
• Provides occasional support for evening events, including parent-teacher conferences or engagement activities.
• Performs related duties as assigned to support program operations and student services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of secondary-level instructional strategies and student learning needs.
• Knowledge of instructional planning, assessment methods, and progress monitoring practices.
• Knowledge of educational practices that support non-traditional high school students, including retention and engagement strategies.

Skills:

• Skill in planning and delivering instruction aligned with course objectives and student needs.
• Skill in monitoring, documenting, and communicating student attendance and academic progress.
• Skill in classroom organization and management to maintain a structured and supportive learning environment.
• Skill in building effective working relationships with students, families, and staff.

Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain a positive, student-centered learning environment.
• Ability to implement curriculum and adapt instructional approaches based on student performance and engagement.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Ability to support student success through consistent application of program expectations and processes.

Core Competencies and Behavioral Descriptors

Competency levels (Basic, Proficient, Advanced) are applied based on demonstrated, observable behaviors.

Instructional Delivery

• Basic: Delivers prepared lessons with general alignment to course objectives; relies on established materials and adjusts instruction with guidance.
• Proficient: Delivers structured, standards-aligned instruction; regularly adjusts instructional approaches based on student understanding and engagement.
• Advanced: Designs and adapts instruction to meet varied student needs; consistently uses multiple strategies to improve understanding and learning outcomes.

Student Engagement and Support

• Basic: Establishes rapport with students and maintains a respectful classroom environment; responds to student needs when presented.
• Proficient: Actively promotes student engagement and accountability; builds consistent relationships that support participation and retention.
• Advanced: Anticipates and addresses barriers to engagement; implements strategies that significantly improve student participation and persistence.

Classroom Management and Learning Environment

• Basic: Maintains general classroom order; applies program expectations with occasional inconsistency.
• Proficient: Consistently maintains a structured, organized classroom environment; applies expectations and procedures in alignment with MLHS standards.
• Advanced: Establishes a highly effective learning environment; proactively manages behavior to maximize instructional time and student success.

Progress Monitoring and Accountability

• Basic: Records student attendance and progress; provides updates when required.
• Proficient: Regularly monitors, documents, and communicates student attendance and academic progress; uses information to inform instruction.
• Advanced: Consistently uses data to identify trends, adjust instruction, and intervene to improve student outcomes and completion rates.

Collaboration and Communication

• Basic: Communicates with students, families, and staff as needed; participates in team activities when directed.
• Proficient: Communicates clearly and consistently; collaborates with staff and families to support student success and program goals.
• Advanced: Proactively engages stakeholders; strengthens collaboration to improve program effectiveness and student outcomes.

Program Alignment and Professional Responsibility

• Basic: Follows program procedures and expectations; completes assigned responsibilities.
• Proficient: Consistently adheres to program standards and contributes to a reliable, professional work environment.
• Advanced: Serves as a model of professional practice; supports program consistency and contributes to continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time during instructional activities.
• Requires mobility within a classroom environment, including moving between student work areas and instructional spaces.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• May require occasional lifting of instructional materials or supplies consistent with a classroom setting.

Working Conditions – Emotional Environment:

• Work is performed in a structured educational setting serving non-traditional high school students.
• Requires the ability to maintain professionalism, composure, and consistency in a dynamic environment that may involve varying student needs and behaviors.
• Requires the ability to establish and maintain a positive, supportive, and student-centered learning environment.
• May involve responding to student concerns, behavioral redirection, and engagement challenges.

Working Conditions – Technology Environment:

• Requires regular use of instructional technology and classroom systems to support teaching, learning, and student engagement.
• Requires use of college and program systems to document attendance, monitor academic progress, and communicate with students and other stakeholders.
• Requires proficiency in standard computer applications, including email, document creation, and learning management or student information systems.

Salary: $25.00 per contact hour

The following documents must be submitted with the application:

• Resume
• Unofficial copies of all college transcripts
• Any relevant licenses or certifications
• Cover letter
• Three references

John A. Logan College offers a variety of benefits to employees. The benefits available are determined by the number of hours worked. For more information, contact our Benefits Manager at 618-985-2828 x 8634.

JALC Mission: “To enrich lives through learning and community engagement.”

John A. Logan College is an equal-opportunity employer. John A. Logan does not discriminate in employment with regard to]]>