What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Education & Literacy-HSE Teacher- Evening position at Adult Education & Literacy?
Position Summary:
The Adult Education & Literacy Orientation Teacher mitigates primary language barriers for students assimilating English as a secondary language.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists with identifying AEL students who meet eligibility standards for ESL services.
- Recommends entry and exit of students from the ESL program based on criteria established by District and AEL officials
- Monitors the achievement of former ESL students to ensure success in general education environments
- Prepares ESL student data reports for AEL faculty and staff
- Interacts positively with AEL staff, students, parents, and community members
- Conducts ESL professional development and training sessions for general education faculty
- Plans, prepares, and delivers lessons for students based on available research of ESL best practices
- Maintains open communication with ESL students
- Reviews and revises the ESL curriculum according to state and District standards
- Selects and provides resources and materials proven to assist ESL students to enhance English proficiency, e.g., hardware, software, texts, virtual/distance learning, etc.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator
Performance, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of federal and state-mandated English proficiency examinations
- Ability to diffuse the level of frustration experienced by ESL students
- Knowledge and experience with computer applications
- Ability to establish partnerships with community and civic organizations who can serve as a resource for the District’s ESL program
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- AEL certification preferred
- Previous work experience with urban students and adults
- Previous experience with electronic and manual record-keeping
The hours will be from 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM.