Adult Education ESL Teacher

Job Responsibilities

• Provide high quality instruction that supports and aligns to the State of Michigan and the district's educational vision and mission
• Teach English as a Second Language courses using instructional methods geared toward the adult learner in a classroom setting
• Administer diagnostic tests (CASAS) and implement learning strategies based on test results to improve students' reading, writing, grammar, and oral proficiency skills
• Facilitate an environment that fosters the learning of all students
• Utilize educational technology to support student’s instruction and learning
• Develop and deliver daily lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies to ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets
• Analyze real-time data pertaining to student learning
• Track student progress and communicate to students and administration
• Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with students, peers, and community
• Follow policies and procedures outlined by the Supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess valid Michigan Teaching Certificate preferably with endorsement in Language Arts (BX) or English (BA)
• Applicants with the English as a Second Language (NS) endorsement are preferred but not required
• Demonstrated interest/experience in working with adult students
• Technology proficiency
• Ability to foster an effective learning environment for multiple age and skill levels
• Ability to implement multiple teaching methods, styles, and materials
• To work cooperatively with other teaching and support staff