Aspire Adult Education Instructor​/ESL (YR

Aspire Adult Education Instructor/ESL (YR)

Cincinnati Public Schools ASPIRE PROGRAM - - CINCINNATI, Ohio Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5887644

Final date to receive applications: Aug 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Aspire Adult Education Instructor/ESL (YR)

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) serves 35,000 students preschool to 12th grade in over 65 schools across a 91-square-mile district in Southwest Ohio. Cincinnati Public Schools is Greater Cincinnati's largest school district. CPS offers families high-quality educational choices and a variety of academic programs. Our innovative approach to education, our caring teachers and staff, and a vast array of collaborative partnerships have accelerated students' achievement - ensuring that students thrive and graduate prepared to enter college, the military and the workforce.

Cincinnati Public is looking for creative, innovative, passionate, problem-solvers to join our team. We seek to have a positive impact on our children and families every day and are looking for staff members who want to not only do an excellent job with their career field but also serve as a role model for the children in CPS. We invite you to become a member of our CPS work family.

General Statement of Duties:

Cincinnati Public Schools Adult Education is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Adult Education Instructor to join our Aspire team. This position provides instruction and support to adult learners pursuing a High School Equivalency (HSE), improving English language proficiency, preparing for postsecondary education, and advancing toward meaningful careers.

The ideal candidate is passionate about adult education, understands workforce development, and is committed to helping students overcome barriers while achieving their educational and career goals.omitted to helping students overcome barriers while achieving their educational and career goals. This position reports to the Administrator of the Aspire Program.

A teaching license is not required.

The successful candidate shall have the training, skills, and ability necessary to:

• Provide engaging instruction to adult learners in High School Equivalency (HSE) and/or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes.
• Develop and deliver lessons aligned with Ohio Aspire standards and College and Career Readiness Standards.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the academic, language, and career goals of diverse adult learners.
• Integrate workforce readiness, digital literacy, career exploration, and employability skills into classroom instruction.
• Assist students with resume development, interviewing skills, career planning, and identifying educational and employment pathways.
• Support students pursuing Ohio-recognized industry credentials and postsecondary opportunities.
• Administer student assessments and monitor educational progress.
• Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, and student performance records using LACES or a similar student management system.
• Collaborate with Adult Education staff, workforce partners, colleges, employers, and community organizations to promote student success.
• Participate in required professional development and Ohio Aspire training.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environment for adult students.
• Assist with student recruitment, orientation, intake, and retention efforts as needed.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).
• Teaching High School Equivalency (GED/HSE) preparation.
• Knowledge of Ohio Aspire Adult Education programs.
• Knowledge of Adult Workforce Diploma Program (AWDP), and other Ohio-recognized adult education credentials.
• Experience using LACES or a comparable student information and attendance system.
• Knowledge of Adult Assessments:
  
  TABE, CASAS, Work Keys, Accuplacer
• Workforce development or career coaching experience.
• Resume writing, interview preparation, and…