Position Summary:

The Adult Education & Literacy Orientation Teacher mitigates primary language barriers for students assimilating English as a secondary language.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with identifying AEL students who meet eligibility standards for ESL services.
• Recommends entry and exit of students from the ESL program based on criteria established by District and AEL officials
• Monitors the achievement of former ESL students to ensure success in general education environments
• Prepares ESL student data reports for AEL faculty and staff
• Interacts positively with AEL staff, students, parents, and community members
• Conducts ESL professional development and training sessions for general education faculty
• Plans, prepares, and delivers lessons for students based on available research of ESL best practices
• Maintains open communication with ESL students
• Reviews and revises the ESL curriculum according to state and District standards
• Selects and provides resources and materials proven to assist ESL students to enhance English proficiency, e.g., hardware, software, texts, virtual/distance learning, etc.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator

Performance, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of federal and state-mandated English proficiency examinations
• Ability to diffuse the level of frustration experienced by ESL students
• Knowledge and experience with computer applications
• Ability to establish partnerships with community and civic organizations who can serve as a resource for the District’s ESL program

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• AEL certification preferred
• Previous work experience with urban students and adults
• Previous experience with electronic and manual record-keeping

The hours will be from 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM.