What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Education ESOL Instructor Temp - Adult Education position at Portland Public Schools?
Position Type :
TEACHER-NON CLASSROOM
Date Posted : 1 / 6 / 2025
Location : Adult Education
Overview : With a commitment to equitable learning and community engagement, Portland Adult Education (PAE) provides a diverse range of programs to help adults achieve their educational, professional, and personal goals. As the largest adult education provider in Maine, we serve 2,000 adult learners annually through our Academic and Workforce programs, and another 1,000 adults a year through our Enrichment programs. To learn more about PAE's work and impact, visit portlandadulted.org.
As a team member at PAE, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of educators and administrators, and to make a positive impact on the lives of adult learners from all walks of life. Apply today and join a vibrant team dedicated to creating meaningful and transformative learning experiences.
Position Description
PAE seeks knowledgeable, reliable and team-oriented part-time, beginning-level ESOL instructors. Classes take place in person and off-site. There are monthly departmental and level-based meetings (additionally compensated hours).
Classes run on a trimester basis from September to June each year.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan lessons
- Provide rigorous instruction
- Assess and evaluate student work
- Maintain high expectations and standards while providing scaffolds for students who may struggle with the content
- Communicate effectively with adult learners regarding their individual progress
- Collaborate with other teachers across PAE
- Participate actively in team meetings and communicate regularly with the Department Chair
- Use Google Suite (including Google Classroom) for remote or hybrid instruction
- Support students' digital skill development
- Maintain accurate attendance and grading records, using required record- keeping database
- Provide data or documentations as needed to fulfill state or grant funding requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications
Preferred
Location and Work schedule
Deadline : rolling
Credential Requirements :
Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization. Website : http : / / www.maine.gov / doe / cert / fingerprinting / index.html
