What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Education & Literacy ELL Teacher position at Adult Education & Literacy?
The AEL Teacher will be employed for a 42-46 week position. The salary and the work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.
Position Summary:
To provide instruction to adults in the areas of literacy, high school equivalency and English as a second language.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage class site independently
- Proctor assessments when needed
- Create daily lesson plans based on student deficit areas
- Provide accommodation and differentiated instruction when needed
- Ability to instruct students in Math, English and Writing at the High School Equivalency level
- Ability to provide second language acquisition instruction in English; Reading,Writing, Speaking and Listening
- Manage documentation for the class site, including student hours, testing information and student assignments
- Instructor will identify and respond to learners individual and group needs, interests and goals when conducting class
- Instructor will create a physical and interpersonal climate that is conducive to learning by drawing on adult learning theory, knowledge of learners' cultures and interpersonal dynamics
- Instructor will use technology systems in class and as a management tool
- Instructor will work variable hours and days
- Instructor will become familiar with the High School Equivalency Exam and be able to target instruction to meet the students' needs
- Instructor will be responsible for the retention and progression level of their site to meet all Federal Targets
- Complete other duties as defined and assigned
Performance, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Performance of this job will be evaluated by the AEL Teacher Evaluation.
Qualifications:
- Four (4) year degree
- AEL Teacher/Substitute Certification through DESE
- Must work flexible hours
- Must attend 20 hours of Professional Development annually to maintain certification
- Must participate in a 2-year mentoring program
Salary:
Salary commensurate with education and experience.