Spanish GED/HSED Instructor (LTE)

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The Spanish GED/HSED Instructor is a Limited Term Employee (LTE) who conducts new student enrollment and provides individualized GED/HSED instruction in Spanish, as well as maintaining record-keeping. They also schedule GED/HSED Orientation and GED testing at Madison College.  

Supervisor: Director of Omega School of Literacy Network 

Employee Status: Limited Term Employee Part-Time; potential for re-hire in subsequent semesters depending on organizational need  

Hours: 12 hours/week.  

• Option 1 (most ideal for Omega’s needs): 10:00-2:00 MTWR  

• Option 2: Work two 6-hour shifts each week during Omega’s open hours (MTWR 9:00 -7:00). Set your schedule with your supervisor at start of the semester and maintain the same schedule week-to-week.  

Pay: $21/hour plus additional $1/hour bilingual differential  

Employment Period: Monday, July 27, 2026 to Thursday, December 17, 2026.     

Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 3, 2026  

Work Location: Omega School of Literacy Network, 835 West Badger Rd. Madison WI 53713.  

To apply: Send resume and cover letter to Jennifer Peterson, Associate Director: [email protected].

Responsibilities: 

1. GED/HSED Instruction – 35%  

• Provide skill-appropriate 1:1 GED/HSED instruction – including in Literacy Network’s new 5.09 competency-based GED/HSED curricula – to students using a variety of methods (testing, reviewing wrong answers, project completion, and/or skill building activities) and use of GED/HSED materials.  
• Coach GED students on test-taking strategies.  
• Based on assessment and observation, choose and use classroom materials for GED students that are appropriate to students’ abilities and interest. 
• Follow assigned curricula for 5.09 HSED students; support them in choosing among built-in assignment options for individualization; instruct 1:1 as needed.  

2. GED/HSED Student Intake – 20%  

• Conduct new student enrollments, administer required assessments (Aztec and/or TABE) 
• Work with the student to complete Dane County GED Demographic forms and Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Pre-Application to GED/HSED forms.  
• Provide GED Orientation using materials and processes from Madison College.  
• Help the student complete their employability requirements.  
• Share information about the GED/HSED process with the student as needed; have student sign to confirm they have received information about the different ways to get a GED/HSED in Wisconsin.  
• Create student folders; file registration & assessment forms and other records to complete checklist.   

3. Record-Keeping, Tracking, and Reporting – 20%   

• Maintain accurate daily record keeping including student attendance and progress notes in their folders.  
• Maintain accurate records in Literacy Network’s Apricot database. 
• Monitor and record student GED testing progress. 
• Monitor and record student 5.09 HSED competency completion progress.  

4. Student Persistence Support – 20%  

• Maintain on-going contact with students to encourage regular attendance. 
• Recommend taking official GED test at Madison College Goodman South Campus when a student is ready. 
• Make phone calls and conduct other forms of outreach to follow-up on students who do not maintain regular attendance or make progress. 

5. General Office Duties – 5%  

• Support colleagues in answering the Omega School of Literacy Network door and phones and assisting students as needed.  
• Engage in professional development opportunities as applicable and as schedule permits. 
• Attend meetings as requested by the Director of Omega School of Literacy Network.  
• Act as a representative of Literacy Network in the community, on behalf of our student population and in service to community members seeking information on our programs and your areas of expertise. 

The ideal candidate is collaborative, kind, and passionate about helping others reach their goals. They are flexible and well-organized, and can work well in multicultural teams and with diverse constituencies. They are self-motivated, persistent, and remain balanced under pressure. The following skills and attributes are required:  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (completed or ongoing) or certificate in Education, Bilingual Education, reading instruction, and/or significant field or work experience in middle, high school, and/or adult education, workforce development, or adult literacy 

• Fluency in Spanish (native or near-native) and English (native or near-native)  

• Experience or comfort with teaching all GED/HSED subject areas (math, reading/writing, social studies, science, health, civics, employability)  

• Previous direct teaching experience preferred 

• Demonstrated cultural competence and interpersonal sensitivity  

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Excellent organizational skills  

• Ability to think strategically and critically  

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Google Drive  

• Proven record of persistence in learning and meeting goals 

• Demonstrated commitment to Literacy Network’s mission to help people improve their lives 

This position description offers guidelines for the employee, however in no way limits the scope of the position nor limits opportunities for expansion of the duties and responsibilities of the employee. 

Literacy Network offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and an attractive benefits package. Literacy Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strongly believes it benefits from the perspectives and talents of a racially and culturally diverse staff.