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High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) Instructor

South Portland School Department | South Portland, ME, United States

Posted Date 3/07/2025
Full job description Position Summary:
The HiSET is the high school equivalency exam used by the state of Maine. It is composed of five subject area tests: math, reading, writing, science, and social studies. This position supports four of the five subjects (math excluded).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide one-on-one and/or small group instruction and academic support to adults, of varying academic levels, in the following subjects:
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Science (Reading comprehension focused)
  • Social Studies (Reading comprehension focused)
  • Test taking skills
  • Prepare skill level appropriate materials for learners based on their needs.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs.
  • Use HiSET Academy- a digital learning tool- to support instruction.
  • Catalog useful instructional materials for future instruction.
  • Track student attendance.
Education and/or Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Current State of Maine CHRC (fingerprinting) or be willing to acquire CHRC
  • Certification in one or more of the following areas: 100 English/language arts, 200 social studies, 300 mathematics, 350 physical science, and 395 life science.
  • Experience working with adults is preferred, but not required.
  • Experience working in Special Education preferred, but not required.

This position will work up to 12 hours/week with potential to grow the program over time and will be paid $30/hr.
Salary30.00 Hour
Job Type
Regular
Industry
Education

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