ESL Librarian/Coordinator

ESL Librarian/Coordinator
Average Weekly Hours: 37.5 | FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

The Indian Trails Public Library District (ITPLD) has an exciting opportunity for an
individual with superb customer service skills including the ability to develop and maintain
relationships, project management expertise, facilitation and teaching skills and the drive
to lead the coordination of ESL services in our dynamic Adult Services Department. The
position will be instrumental in providing education to guide English Language Learners
toward gaining knowledge and skills to increase English proficiency in listening, speaking
and understanding of American culture.

This job is full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Additionally, this position involves working with
a collaborative team, staffing the service desk to assist our members and serves as a
person-in-charge (PIC) as required.

The library has a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision,
dental, flexible spending accounts, mandatory IMRF pension plan participation, 457(k)
retirement plan, as well as vacation, sick time, and floating holidays. The library also
supports continued learning and professional growth. Hourly rate of $25.00 (equivalent of
$48,750 annualized).

We serve 65,500 residents in the communities of Wheeling, Buffalo Grove and Prospect
Heights. We are committed to our vision of embracing culture, connecting community
and igniting curiosity.

Some of the job duties include:
Provide evaluation, direction and development of ESL services, which includes a

dedicated ESL space, asynchronous online learning, classroom instruction,
tutoring services and both a student and tutor collection.

• Develop and deliver lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate

differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication
that develop each student’s English proficiency in listening, speaking and
understanding of American culture.

• Administer language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student’s skill

level and progress in meeting learning targets and progress in language
acquisition.

• Maintain the ESL Lab including within its materials, services and resources for

students and tutors.

• Interview, train, schedule and coach volunteers who assist members in the ESL

Lab, provide tutoring services or assist with teaching ESL classes.

• Serve at least a weekly shift on an adult public service desk assisting library

members in finding and locating information as well as assisting with a variety of
technology support including but not limited to assistance with computers, mobile
devices, apps, internet, online library resources, printing, faxing and email.

• Maintain related service area library collections by selecting and weeding

material as directed.

• Actively promote the library, its materials, and services through programs,

events, displays, and handouts, staying current with all appropriate physical and
digital literature.

• Assist with and may support specialized projects and tasks under an identified

subject area and/or audience as needed.

• Generate and maintain reports and statistics.

• Serve as person-in-charge (PIC) as required.

This opportunity requires:
Master’s in Library Science (MLS degree) or equivalent area of study for the

position such as Master’s in Teaching or ESL Instruction and a minimum 1 year
relevant experience required.

• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively, work independently, work with

and holidays.

To apply: Send a cover letter and resume via e-mail to HR at hr@itpld.org.
Please include the job title in the subject line. No phone calls please.