Adult Education ESL Instructor; OCAC

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students who need adult basic education or do not have a high school diploma in the areas of math, reading, writing, social studies, and science;
  Assist students to achieve a passing score on the Hi-Set exam.
• Instruct students at multiple academic levels in both traditional and online education formats;
  Blends digital literacy skills and online resources into instruction;
  Incorporate workforce preparation, study skills, and career readiness into the curriculum.
• Prepare lessons and utilize teaching materials for the purpose of developing the students' ability to acquire skills necessary for daily living and employment in accordance to the program curriculum.
• Demonstrated proficiency in technology, databases, Microsoft, and Adobe to communicate effectively with staff, administration, colleagues, prospective and current students, and community;
  Collect feedback and report back to the Program Manager/Instructor.
• Participate in meetings and events in order to align instruction, monitor progress, identify issues, and build curriculum;
  Network and collaborate with staff, administration, and advisor/case manager to improve effectiveness and increase the success of the students' transition.
• Evaluates students' basic skills progress regularly based on the curriculum and tests to meet the needs of the students.
• Maintains current records on all students, including but not limited to accurate attendance records and reports absences to the advisor/case manager. Completes student notes and provides a written summary of class analysis when requested.
• Attend a minimum of 8 hours of professional development each year per grant requirements, and as deemed necessary.
• Travel to campus and satellite locations as needed.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or closely related field.
• Two years of directly related experience that included working with an Adult Education, Basic Skills or literacy program in an educational or community service environment that provided services to a diverse population of students or adult learners.
• Knowledge and experience standardized assessment instruments and effective teaching methods for adult education.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of MOS and a database system; ability to create standard and/or new reports with limited oversight; prior use of online and classroom platforms and websites; experience with technology and equipment;
  Familiarity with computers, e-mail, and word processing.
• Possess the ability to work independently as a team.
• Master’s Degree in Education or closely related field.
• Knowledge and certification of a subject area (e.g. Math).
• Experience with Canvas, Aztek, Burlington English.
• Bilingual.