IET Adult Literacy Instructor

Instructional Delivery

Collaborate closely with the technical trainer to design and deliver integrated lessons that blend technical content with foundational academic skills and employability competencies

Provide contextualized and scaffolded instruction in English language development, literacy, and/or numeracy that supports the success of students at varying levels of proficiency and experience in the technical training and in the workplace

Use a variety of co-teaching models and instructional strategies to make technical content accessible to learners with diverse literacy, language, and academic backgrounds

Foster a supportive learning environment that encourages active engagement, collaboration, and persistence

Participate in joint planning sessions with the IET team

Align curriculum, learning objectives, assessments, and instructional activities with program goals and the needs of adult learners

Coordinate the instructional flow of class sessions, determining when and how to co-deliver or alternate responsibilities with the technical trainer

Provide input on equipment, materials, and instructional resources to enhance student learning

Provide meaningful feedback on student work, regularly assessing students' progress in literacy, language, and numeracy skills to inform instruction and track progress

Offer individualized support and resources to help students overcome barriers to learning and success

Monitor and report student attendance, skill development, and progression toward learning outcomes in collaboration with the IET team

Contribute to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the IET program by providing feedback on curriculum design, instructional practices and materials, and professional development

Participate in professional development and training opportunities facilitated by the IET specialist or College and Career Readiness division to build and achieve proficiency in IET methods and strategies

Allow the IET Specialist to conduct 2-3 classroom observations, which will be scheduled in advance

Depending on teaching experience, be receptive to instructional coaching by the IEP team, incorporating feedback and direction as appropriate

Stay informed about adult education best practices and approaches to contextualized instruction, including support for English learners and underprepared learners

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent training and experience) in Education, TESOL, Adult Education, Literacy, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• Experience with co-teaching models
• Knowledge or experience in the technical field

• Resume

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