Adult Education and Family Literacy: ESL Instructor

COMMUNITY EDUCATION: ADULT EDUCATION & FAMILY LITERACY - ESL INSTRUCTOR

LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT: Semester to semester basis, based on program needs. Reports to the Head Instructor of ESL-IEL/CE.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructs learners following the ESL Curriculum that is aligned with the Illinois ESL Content Standards and College & Career Readiness Standards (CCRS);
• Utilizes designated core text materials and various appropriate authentic materials from the community, including technology, in a contextualized instructional approach;
• Explains and defines workers' rights and identifies ways to report violations of a worker's rights.
• Takes students on a field trip to the comprehensive One Stop Center to promote the services available there.
• Identifies and defines different occupational clusters.
• Helps students identify barriers to educational and economic pathways.
• Reviews and explains current course offerings at the local Community College.
• Engages learners in interactive, participatory lessons following the principles of adult learning, instructional approaches, learning styles, and assessment as outlined in our ESL Curriculum;
• Embeds critical thinking/problem-solving skills and community-building activities, and teaches learning strategies in instruction in order to meet learners' needs beyond survival skills;
• Incorporates learners' prior experiences, cultural heritage, and community resources into instruction while demonstrating a caring and supportive attitude, flexibility, openness, and sensitivity for cultural, gender and age differences in adult learners;
• Follows the steps of the ESL student orientation process in the Packet for ESL Instructors and creates student interaction by implementing the activities in the Student Success Activity Book;
• Encourages learner persistence in setting individual short-term and long-term goals while fostering self confidence in ability to succeed and to manage negative forces to retention;
• Monitors learner progress by utilizing alternative assessment tools and processes, including the Individual Student Competency Checklist;
• Utilizes Tests and Test Prep materials and Post-Test Competencies for CASAS Forms listing to prepare students for CASAS post-testing;

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

• Accurately fulfills the requirements of the data collection process within the requested time frame;
• Reviews and analyzes the DAIS-I Instructor Outcomes Report - Individual each semester;
• Attends and documents an annual minimum of twelve hours of professional development relevant to ESL levels currently taught, including two program-hosted ESL professional development meetings (Fall and Spring);
• Keeps current with program information and updates by reading all ESL teacher memos and email communications;
• Must complete new employee GCN training and updates annually as required according to deadlines
• Must demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills in dealing with staff, students, parents, outside officials/agencies, and the general public.
• Must project a positive image of the district as well as exhibit a positive employee attitude.
• Performs other tasks assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ESL Standards Proficient Instructor Certification.
• Three years of experience in teaching adult ESL.
• ICCB Preferred Instructor status.
• BA/BS degree in Education or related field, including language instruction methodology.
• Must complete the ICCB "Orientation to Adult Education for Instructors" upon hiring.
• Must clear a fingerprint background check through District 214.
• Able to instruct a class for a minimum of 3 hours.
• Able to perform frequent bending, stooping, and reaching activities.
• Must have physical ability to lift/move supplies, materials and office equipment up to 10 lbs.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Complete an online application and provide the following information:

• Cover Letter
• Resume listing experience, training and education.
• Three (3) current references with contact information.

Click on the RED "APPLY" button above to begin an online application.

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