The AEL Teacher will be employed for a 42-46 week position. The salary and the work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.

Position Summary:  

To provide instruction to adults in the areas of literacy, high school equivalency and English as a second language.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage class site independently
• Proctor assessments when needed
• Create daily lesson plans based on student deficit areas
• Provide accommodation and differentiated instruction when needed
• Ability to instruct students in Math, English and Writing at the High School Equivalency level
• Ability to provide second language acquisition instruction in English; Reading,Writing, Speaking and Listening
• Manage documentation for the class site, including student hours, testing information and student assignments
• Instructor will identify and respond to learners individual and group needs, interests and goals when conducting class
• Instructor will create a physical and interpersonal climate that is conducive to learning by drawing on adult learning theory, knowledge of learners' cultures and interpersonal dynamics
• Instructor will use technology systems in class and as a management tool
• Instructor will work variable hours and days
• Instructor will become familiar with the High School Equivalency Exam and be able to target instruction to meet the students' needs
• Instructor will be responsible for the retention and progression level of their site to meet all Federal Targets
• Complete other duties as defined and assigned

Performance, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Performance of this job will be evaluated by the AEL Teacher Evaluation.

Qualifications:

• Four (4) year degree
• AEL Teacher/Substitute Certification through DESE
• Must work flexible hours
• Must attend 20 hours of Professional Development annually to maintain certification
• Must participate in a 2-year mentoring program

Salary:

Salary commensurate with education and experience.