Description
POSITION AVAILABLE
Adult Basic Education Evening Teacher for English as a Second Language/ELL
Crystal Learning Center, Adult Academic Program
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5:30-8:30pm class, plus paid prep
Casual salary rate based on Appendix E of the 24-25 Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement
Reports to the Adult Basic Education Program Director
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Chooses and/or designs instructional activities relevant to adult students' level
- Provides small group and virtual instruction
- Builds rapport between staff and students
- Maintains student and program records as directed by Program Director
- Administers progress testing according to MDE schedule requirements
- Plans and coordinates the work of paraprofessionals and/or volunteers to assist with instruction; provides appropriate feedback.
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor degree and current Minnesota teacher license in any field with certification in one of the following preferred: ABE, ESL, foreign language or Bachelor's or Master's degree in English as a Second Language, applied linguistics, or bilingual education.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Cooperation as a member of a professional teaching team
- Openness to new educational practices
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience teaching adults whose native language is not English
- Understanding of and respect for cultural issues facing immigrants and refugees
- Familiarity with Standards in ABE and how to teach to the standards
- Incorporation of educational technology into instruction, including online instruction
- Current with trends in the field of English Language Learning and Adult Basic Education
- Flexibility in level being taught; the level may change to reflect program and student needs.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Apply on-line at www.applitrack.com/rdale/onlineapp
POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Equal Opportuniy Employer
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.
Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.
Anh Tran
Human Resources Program Director
4148 Winnetka Avenue North
New Hope, MN 55427