Adult Education ESL Teacher

Primary Duties

• Develops and implements lesson plans using CCRS Standards and Benchmarks for ABE/ASE and ESL learners as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and skill in the subject matter.
• Provides direct small group instruction and support to students using research based materials, resources, and strategies.
• Develops and maintains curriculum that assist students in identifying short and long term goals as a component of student proficiency necessary to function effectively in adult life, focussing on further education, employment-related training, and/or employment.
• Creates and develops curriculum, lesson plans, teaching materials, and Individual Learning Plans to aid students in developing skills and confidence in basic academic areas.
• Incorporates the four strands of language: reading, writing, speaking, and listening when designing curriculum.
• Designs and implements contextual ABE/HiSET curriculum, instructional materials and activities including testing strategies and study skills.
• Uses instructional strategies and techniques to meet the needs of individual students in multi-level classes which incorporate learning styles and modes to accelerate learning and growth for each learner.
• Modifies instruction and manages instructional time effectively to maximize each student’s potential including students with special needs (IEP).
• Collects individual student achievement and growth data that is periodically shared with the student and other staff.
• Organizes and maintains written documentation of classroom and student activities in case notes and disseminates according to program requirements.
• Maintains attendance records, academic progression, and student HiSET files.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom.
• Administers pre assessments.

Qualifications, Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Maine Department of Education teacher or adult education endorsement for English/Social Studies eligibility required.
• Master’s Degrees or specialized training with an emphasis on literacy education are highly desirable and preferred.

Required Application Materials

• Completed Applitrack Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• A copy of current certification (if applicable)
• 3 current letters of reference
• Lets of references must be dated, signed, and written within the last 3 years