PT Spanish HS Equivalency Reading​/Writing; HSE RW - AM

Overview

25-26 Part-Time Spanish HS Equivalency Reading/Writing (HSE RW) - AM. The teacher will be primarily responsible for raising the reading and writing levels of a class of approximately 15-20 adult students. Students range in age and education;
Spanish is the primary language. Most students are working towards earning a high school equivalency credential. The AM Spanish HSE RW teacher teaches a range of writing, science and social studies topics. Experience teaching literacy in content areas is preferred; it is essential that the RW teacher has training in and successful experience teaching explicit reading and writing skills/strategies. The RW teacher will work with the Program Administrator to plan the curriculum.

The instructor must keep attendance records, document student progress, and assist with other DESE-related activities.

• Prepare lesson plans and choose appropriate materials, following the ABE Department’s Curriculum Guidelines and MA DESE College and Career Readiness Standards, and submit one lesson plan per week
• Attend and participate in department meetings and appropriate in-service workshops
• Evaluate student progress and make placement recommendations as required by department policy/procedures
• Complete attendance and assessment-related activities as required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
• Work effectively with other teachers, counselors, and the program administrator on student and program issues
• Follow department policy/procedures regarding substitutes and substitute lesson plans
• Integrate technology into instruction

• Bachelor’s Degree;
  Master’s in ESOL or adult literacy preferred
• Minimum of 3 years ELL classroom teaching experience – at least one complete year teaching adult immigrants
• Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of learner-centered teaching approaches and effective integrated skills activities
• Massachusetts Teacher Certification a plus
• MAPT certification is preferred but not required for this position
• Bilingual Educator - Spanish

• Completion of an extensive application packet, including copies of social security card and government issued identification
• Completion of CORI form
• Completion of the National Fingerprint-based background check in accordance with M.G.L. c. 71, 38G
• Job requires computer use

• Part Time
• 2 mornings per week
• 6 Instruction hours / 1.5 Prep hours per week
• Union position

Salary and benefits in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. (If applicable, please attach school transcripts with application)

Director of Continuing Education or Designee

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