Instructor Of Adult English Language Learners (Esl)- Part-Time

Position Type:
Licensed Bilingual/ESL Teaching/Bilingual Teacher
Date Posted:
7/20/2022
Location:
Urbana Adult Education Center
Date Available:
08/16/2022
Closing Date:
Until Filled
District:
Urbana School District 116 - website
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Urbana School District 116
TITLE: Instructor of Adult English Language Learners (ESL)- PART-TIME
LOCATION: Urbana Adult Education Center
HOURS: varies; up to 599 hours/year; 6-8 hours/week; evenings may be required
SUPERVISOR: Director of Urbana Adult Education
SUPERVISES: N/A
JOB SUMMARY: The ESL teacher will demonstrate the knowledge, creativity, organizational skills and cultural understanding necessary to successfully implement a five skills, content-based ESL curriculum, assisting our immigrant adult learners to improve the English language skills
necessary for increased success in personal, work or higher education endeavors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Plan lessons that incorporate all ESL skill areas (reading, writing, listening, speaking, mathematics) and meet Illinois ESL Content Standards
• Conduct direction instruction of 10-25 students per class
• Informally assess students and adjust instruction accordingly
• Assist with formal, standardized ESL assessments
• Complete follow-up support for assigned students
• Maintain accurate attendance records and provide outreach to students who have frequent absences.
• Collaborate with colleagues and the director and strive to problem solve barriers to teaching and learning
• Participate in staff meetings and staff development opportunities
• Acquire at least 12 hours of professional development activities per year
• Consistently communicate with the director regarding strengths and needs of the ESL program.

QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Qualified candidates must possess one of the following:

• ESL Endorsement on K-12 state teaching license
• Masters of TESOL
• ESL Certificate from a recognized institution of higher education

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Able to build rapport with students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs
• Classroom management
• Strong organization skills
• Knowledge of computer applications, including Google applications and video conferencing platforms
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Standards-based curriculum development
• Peer observation and conferencing skills
• Knowledge of subject matter
• Planning for instruction
• Delivery of instruction
• Assessment of student performance

EVALUATION: To be completed by the Director using the district's evaluation instrument.
SALARY RANGE: $31-$36/hour
START DATE: August 2022
NOTE: This is not a position within the collective bargaining agreement and is not an administrative position.
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