Position Summary:

Union Settlement Adult Education is seeking an Education Specialist (IC3) to provide in-person support on theory, concepts, and applications of digital literacy and for IC3 certification. The Education Specialist reports to the Adult Education Director and has the overall responsibility of the development and implementation of the academic curriculum, program compliance and quality assurance. The agency has embraced the concept of a fully-integrated system of care for all consumers of service. This requires that all agency staff assess the client’s needs holistically and see it as their responsibility to connect the client with services needed – internal or external to the agency – regardless of the door through which the consumer enters the system. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working professional able to undertake a variety of teaching approaches. This person will be comfortable working with a high degree of attention to detail and discretion as well as incorporating new and effective ways to achieve better results.

• Provide an engaging, interactive lessons that will teach students digital skills that they need to succeed in society. Lessons focusing on basic computer and mobile device skills, including website, internet, email, social media, privacy and internet safety are essential.
• Must provide lessons covering basic to advance software skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Teach computer literacy and mobile device skills, in a manner that builds student skill level and confidence.
• Develop and/or utilize lesson plans that reflect an understanding of how best to teach reading, writing, grammar, listening, speaking, and technology skills in thematically organized and developmentally/culturally appropriate ways.
• Must be comfortable speaking in front of an audience.
• Identify program needs to the Program Director.
• Attend staff development training, program meetings and related conferences.
• Assist case manager/office administration with students follow up.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be well-organized.
• Must present material to students each day in an engaging and easy to understand manner.
• Maintain records of class attendance and student participation.
• Design and recommend individualized curricular needs for students.
• Meet with students to review progress and evaluate need for additional supports.
• Must implement a variety of instructional delivery methods, including group or individualized instructions
• Prepare monthly narrative progress reports for all students.
• Build an effective classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for adult learners.
• Meet with Program Director providing updates on student and classroom progress.
• Maintain and ensure HIPAA confidentiality of records (daily).
• Other responsibilities are designated by funding source or program needs.

• Bachelor’s degree, required; Master’s degree in Education, preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching computer/digital literacy skills
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching English to immigrant communities
• Technology Degree
• Microsoft Office Certification:
  • Microsoft Office Specialist
  • Microsoft Technology Associate
  • Microsoft Certified Educator
• IC3 Teacher Credential
• Ability and interest in working with diverse populations
• Ability to instruct in a manner that develops confidence and encourages creativity
• Ability to engage students who may have had no prior, or limited, access to technology and/or language learning.
• Knowledge of principles and practices related to adult literacy, preparing lesson plans, and knowledge of various computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be a self-starter, highly-organized, patient and able to work well with others
• Bilingual in Spanish, preferred
• Ability to use diverse teaching strategies to meet students’ learning styles, abilities, interest, and cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of teaching strategies and learning modalities.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 30 pounds

• Leading Others: Creates a sense of urgency throughout the organization on the importance of achieving outcomes. Inspires, influences, and enables team members to reach their goals
• Facilitating Change: Approaches challenges with creativity and flexibility. Demonstrates analytical thinking. Guides change to meet Union Settlement’s goals.
• Managing Performance: Evaluates and revises goals semi-annually with the team. Provides consistent supervision and documents performance highlights and concerns
• Applying and Developing Expertise: Embraces and leads the team to achieve milestones. Seeks and supports professional development opportunities for team members. Manages finances and budgets effectively
• Communicating and Collaborating: Listens well and actively engages with others with honesty and integrity and holds team accountable to the same standard