Part-Time Literacy Program Specialist - ESOL

Salary : $19.66 Hourly

Location : Jacksonville Public Library, FL

Job Type : Part-Time

Job Number : 2025-06454

Department : PUBLIC LIBRARY

Opening Date : 02 / 26 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 12 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Job Description

The Jacksonville Public Library is seeking a part-time ESOL Instructor (English Speakers of Other Languages) reporting to the Literacy Program Manager. Benefits are not offered for this position. Some Saturdays are required.

This is professional work in planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining literacy assistance programs. The work requires knowledge of educational and instructional principles, practices, methods, and techniques, needs assessment and computer-assisted instructional programs and software.

Examples of Work

• Develops lessons, organizes content, and conducts small group, literacy training classes.
• Conducts student recruitment and assessment.
• Schedules classes and case manages student progress through the program.
• Compiles and interprets statistical data.
• Supports the overall mission of the Library by providing customer service in a manner that creates a positive customer experience.
• Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software.
• Assists with maintaining appearance standards by reporting facilities issues and picking up litter on library grounds.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Open Requirements / Supplemental Information

OPEN REQUIREMENTS :

LICENSING / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION :

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

This position pays $19.66 per hour. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this hourly rate?

This is a part-time position. Are you interested in working part-time?

Do you have a degree from an accredited college or university? If yes, you MUST attach your college transcript to your application.

If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major / minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

Do you have four years of education and / or professional level experience teaching youth and adults 16 years of age or older?

Indicate the age group you have experience teaching. Select all that apply.

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

At least one-year of ESOL / ESL teaching experience is preferred. Do you have this experience?

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

A TESOL Certification, DOE ESOL Teaching certification or endorsement are preferred. Select all that apply.

Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension / revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations / court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE : A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

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