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.