Position Summary:

 

The Adult Education & Literacy Orientation Instructor 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. 

 

EEO Statement:

The School District of University City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and other characteristics protected by law.

Learn more about The School District of University City at www.ucityschools.org