What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Education ESL Day Instructor Part-Time, Hourly position at TESOL International Association?
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Tonja M. Williams Knight, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for a part-time hourly position in the Adult Career and Community Education Program (Day/Evening) for the 2024 -2025 School year. The Adult Education Division currently serves over 2500 students aged 16 and up annually throughout the City of Buffalo.
Adult Education
Part Time - Hourly
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Application
Candidates who wish to apply must complete an application available at www.buffaloschools.org/jobs
Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. (Be sure to check your junk and spam mail.) If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a degree (Associate”s, Bachelor”s, etc.) in a related field from an accredited university. Candidates must also hold NYS Teacher Certification or be willing to apply for a New York State Adult Education Certificate. Candidates applying for certification must also take or show proof of Child Abuse Reporting, SAVE, and DASA workshops. Certification in TESOL, ESOL, CELTA, or other related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Experience
Preference will be given to candidates who have a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with foreign-born adults and teaching English as a second language in a workplace or educational setting.
Duties
Adult Education programs are provided at 16 locations throughout the City of Buffalo. Typically, classes are 3.5 hours, and offered in morning (AM), afternoon (PM), or evening sessions.
This recruitment bulletin in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Buffalo Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this recruitment bulletin and related duties at any time without prior notice.
Appointment
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews will be scheduled where appropriate. Courses will be offered on an “as needed” basis and based on student enrollment and funding.
SALARY: Hourly Teacher Salary Schedule
FUND: Pending Funding
FINAL DATE
FOR FILING: CONTINUOUS - TBA - Applications are accepted until the posting is discontinued.
DR.TONJA M. WILLIAMS KNIGHT,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579
Adult Education
Part Time - Hourly
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Application
Candidates who wish to apply must complete an application available at www.buffaloschools.org/jobs
Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. (Be sure to check your junk and spam mail.) If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a degree (Associate”s, Bachelor”s, etc.) in a related field from an accredited university. Candidates must also hold NYS Teacher Certification or be willing to apply for a New York State Adult Education Certificate. Candidates applying for certification must also take or show proof of Child Abuse Reporting, SAVE, and DASA workshops. Certification in TESOL, ESOL, CELTA, or other related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Experience
Preference will be given to candidates who have a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with foreign-born adults and teaching English as a second language in a workplace or educational setting.
Duties
Adult Education programs are provided at 16 locations throughout the City of Buffalo. Typically, classes are 3.5 hours, and offered in morning (AM), afternoon (PM), or evening sessions.
- provide quality instruction to students daily during class
- create lesson plans following any curriculum and/or program guidelines
- implement the instructional program in an engaging way to students
- evaluate students and instruction
- utilize the database for student attendance and performance notes
- communicate with students; and
- maintain accurate records.
This recruitment bulletin in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Buffalo Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this recruitment bulletin and related duties at any time without prior notice.
Appointment
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews will be scheduled where appropriate. Courses will be offered on an “as needed” basis and based on student enrollment and funding.
SALARY: Hourly Teacher Salary Schedule
FUND: Pending Funding
FINAL DATE
FOR FILING: CONTINUOUS - TBA - Applications are accepted until the posting is discontinued.
DR.TONJA M. WILLIAMS KNIGHT,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579
