English Specialist, EOP Summer Bridge Program

Broad Function

This is a temporary, grant-funded appointment from July 21, 2025 through August 15, 2025 and is supported by SUNY’s Office of Opportunity Programs. SUNY Adirondack’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) will offer a 4 – week intensive Summer Bridge Program designed to assist financially and academically eligible, incoming freshmen with intensive academic instruction, enhanced orientation, and academic support services.

Major Responsibilities

The English Specialist position is responsible for coaching, supporting, and guiding students in best practices for post English instruction. Position helps with development in the form of modeling, collaborating, and coaching students.

• Provides instructional support to EOP students related to the English curriculum.
• Support includes frequent classroom visits, observing English instruction, planning for
  instruction, modeling or co-teaching, consulting, reflection, debriefing with teachers as
  needed.
• Assists teachers with classroom organization, materials procurement, blended-learning
  environments, and cooperative learning strategies.
• Provides supportive and specific feedback to students
• Create resources for students to utilize during classroom instruction.
• Collaborates regularly with English 097 & English 101 Instructors and building
  administrator to address areas of greatest need.
• Analyzes data to determine benchmarks, establish goals, and monitor improvements
  with EOP students. Develops concrete steps within the program to address identified
  needs.
• Attends staff development and professional activities to improve / maintain knowledge
  of coaching skills and adult learning theory.
• Develops and conducts supplemental instruction during study hours (As Needed)
  regarding instructional strategies, best practices, and specific instructional topics.
• Keeps detailed records related to all aspects of the position, including a coaching log.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Develops and provides professional development to secondary teachers aligned with
  the division goals.
  (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The
  omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is
  similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Required Skills

Must demonstrate evidence of involvement in school activities and committees involving leadership responsibilities beyond those required in the classroom. Must possess an in-depth knowledge of English curriculum and instructional best practices. Must possess effective instructional delivery techniques and the ability to guide and train teachers in effective techniques and strategies. Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, community, students and others.

Educational Requirements

Must possess a Master’s degree. Must possess teaching experience with demonstrated success in the area of English.

Hours:
Monday: (1:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
Tuesday: (1:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
Wednesday: (12:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
Thursday: (1:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
Friday: (1:30 PM - 3:30 PM)

Applications will be reviewed until positions are filled.

If you have any questions please contact Samuel Johnson, Director of EOP, via email: johnsons1@sunyacc.edu or by phone: 518-743-2200 ext. 2344.

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