Adult Education Instructor; ELA​/ESL

Position: Adult Education Instructor (ELA/ESL)
Description

Provides instruction, evaluation, and follow-up in the areas of English Language Acquisition (ELA/ESL). Instructs adult students in the ELA/ESL program using the approved curriculum, with an expectation of meeting or exceeding program goals. Another expectation of this position is the necessary completion of student attendance on a weekly basis as well as the completion of necessary paperwork in a timely manner as required by the Adult Education department.

Examples of Duties

A. Conducts appropriate instructional activities for assigned classes. Implements differentiated instruction and computer-aided instruction in all classes. Incorporates career awareness and career development activities in all classes which is included in the curriculum.

B. Develops familiarity with curriculum and learning objectives of Adult Education courses. Develops appropriate lesson plans and maintains an educational plan for each student.

C. Develops lesson plans that align with the curriculum.

D. Works with department to administer standardized assessments.

E. Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance, student progress, and grade records for assigned classes.

F. Develops and implements strategies to aid student retention. Maintains student follow-up.

G. Cultivates an expectation that students will transition to post-secondary education and/or employment.

H. Completes all necessary record keeping for the position in a thorough, accurate and timely manner.

I. Develops proficiency in the use of web-based programs, Data and Information System Illinois (DAISI), i-Pathways, Reading Horizons, video conferencing platforms, e.g. Zoom, and others as directed to complete the responsibilities of the position. Instructs the students in computer literacy to effectively utilize the on-line instructional programs.

J. Participates in mandatory faculty in-services, professional development activities, and division meetings as required.

K. Communicates regularly with the program personnel about supply requests, facility concerns, and needed support services. Documents student concerns per established policies, utilizing college forms.

L. All Adult Education Instructors are required to obtain 12 hours of approved professional development per fiscal year.

Minimum Qualifications

Educational and Experiential Qualifications/Basis

Job Requirements:

A. Bachelor's degree in education or related field required. Master's degree in education, Linguistics, or related field preferred.

B. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certification preferred.

C. Knowledge of Integrated Career & Academic Preparation System (ICAPS) programming preferred.

D. Three years of prior teaching experience, especially in Adult Education, High School Equivalency, ELA/ESL, or Contextualized Bridge Classes preferred.

E. Demonstration of competency in subject area development preferred.

F. Demonstration of English proficiency in oral and written English required.

G. Demonstration of competency in subject area development preferred.

H. Experience working with adult second language learners preferred.

I.

Experience with distance or remote learning preferred.

J. Must be computer literate.

Supplemental Information

Hourly rate of pay begins at $35.

Class times are for evenings at off-campus locations.

This is a part-time position working up to 29 hrs. per week.