NEDP Advisor/Assesor

JOB DESCRIPTION

NEDP Advisor/Assessor

Reports to: Dean of Student Academic Services Functional Area: Academics FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Location: Ward 5 or Ward 8 Job Classification Category: Professional

Position Overview:

Works with the Dean of Student Academic Services to ensure that the NEDP is administered according to national standards. The Advisor/Assessor serves as a facilitator of learning, as well as a liaison between the complex program and the Applicant/Candidate (Applicant-learner in Diagnostic Phase, Candidate-learner in Assessment Phase). An Advisor/Assessor needs to have faith in the adult’s ability and must encourage the Applicant/Candidate to trust in his/her ability as a learner.

*About NEDP: The National External Diploma Program (NEDP) is an applied performance assessment system that assesses high school level skills, primarily in life and work contexts. The NEDP evaluates competencies that are outlined in the Common Core College and Career Readiness standards. Content areas include Cultural Literacy, Health Literacy, Civic Literacy, Financial Literacy, Geography,

History, Science, and Twenty-First Century Workplace. Candidates for a high school diploma through NEDP are also required to complete an individualized college and career readiness competency, which is typically fulfilled through earning an industry-recognized certification or with verification from an employer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with entire Academy of Hope staff to ensure that NEDP adult learners at Academy of Hope experience a safe, nurturing environment.
• Fulfills all responsibilities of an NEDP Advisor:
  • Introduces NEDP to prospective applicants and others through the NEDP Information Session.
  • Administers Diagnostic instruments and interprets results.
  • Assists applicants to identify an Individualized Skill.
  • Develops and presents learning recommendations.
  • Identifies possible community learning resources.
  • Provides CASAS math, essay writing, and assessment phase preparation as needed. This can be in classes, small groups, and/or one-on-one.
  • Serves as a buddy to Assessment learners, including facilitating lab time.
• Fulfills all responsibilities of an NEDP Assessor:
  • Prepares candidates for modules
  • Conducts in-office interviews for each module. Interviews could take place at either site or remotely and could be during the daytime or evening.
  • Evaluates the demonstration of each competency according to NEDP standards.
  • Gives feedback to the candidate
  • Reviews other assessor’s portfolios and delivers feedback
• Supports volunteers and instructors in providing individualized instruction and support to learners in all phases of the National External Diploma Program.
• Works with Dean of Student Academic Services in developing study material for each phase of NEDP.
• Responsible for accurately recording and reporting on NEDP learners’ attendance and progress according to AoH Adult PCS standards as well as NEDP requirements.
• Attends regular meetings at both Academy of Hope Adult PCS sites as well as remotely.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Secondary Education, Adult Education, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred

Experience:

• Experience with Common Core and/or College and Career Readiness Standards for Adults.
• Experience teaching adults for the GED and/or high school.
• Familiarity with CASAS and Accuplacer.
• Strong cultural competency skills required, including excellent ability to communicate with a diverse population.
• Experience working with adult learners with special needs a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong computer skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment and a computer keyboard.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
• Reaching overhead and above shoulders to retrieve files and materials.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs
• Must be able to withstand extended viewing of computer screens
• This position will sit in an open/shared office environment with moderate noise levels.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: AoH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not allow discrimination with respect to employment or any of the terms or conditions of employment because of actual or perceived race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, (or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer-related or HIV/AIDS-related), genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.