26-27 ABE Reading/Writing 3 - Mornings

Somerville Public Schools; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerville Public Schools is seeking an ABE Reading/Writing 3 AM Teacher to raise reading and writing levels of about 15-20 adult students pursuing a high school equivalency credential. You will teach reading, writing and social studies topics, plan curriculum with the Program Administrator, and maintain attendance and progress records.

The role requires experience in literacy instruction, training in explicit reading/writing strategies, and collaboration with a team of educators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in ESOL or adult literacy preferred.
• Minimum 3 years classroom teaching experience—at least one year with adult immigrants.
• Familiarity with learner-centered teaching approaches and explicit reading/writing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans weekly following curriculum guidelines.
• Attend department meetings and in-service workshops.
• Evaluate student progress and make placement recommendations.
• Complete attendance and assessment tasks per DESE requirements.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and program administrator.
• Integrate technology into instruction.

Job description

Position Summary

The ABE Reading/Writing 3 AM 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 previous education. Most students are working towards earning a high school equivalency credential. To this end,

Position Summary

The ABE Reading/Writing 3 AM 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 previous education. Most students are working towards earning a high school equivalency credential. To this end,

The ABE Reading/Writing 3 AM teacher is responsible for teaching a range of writing, reading and social studies topics. Experience teaching literacy in the content areas is preferred, it is essential that the RW teacher has had 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.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

The essential functions or responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position

• 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, counselor(s), and the program administrator on student and program issues.


• Follow department policy/procedures regarding substitutes and substitute lesson plans.


• Integrate technology into instruction.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree; Masters in ESOL or adult literacy preferred.


• Minimum of 3 years 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


• Familiarity with Aztec, Essential Ed and other online learning platform

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

• Mobility: Frequent walking, standing.


• Lifting/Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects ranging from 10 to 20 lbs (e.g., books, supplies, equipment).


• Physical Dexterity: Bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and reaching to assist students.


• Stationary Tasks: Remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods.

Reporting Relationships

• Position Reports to: Director of Continuing Education

Terms of Employment

Employment Status: Part Time

Grant Funded

Union Affiliation: SEU, Unit D

FLSA Classification: Non Exempt

August - June

Weekly Schedule

• 3 mornings per week


• Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 9am-12pm


• Teaching Hours: 9


• Preperation Hours: 2


• Monthly meetings, third Thursday of the month, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.


• Salary shall be commensurate with education and experience, in accordance with the Somerville Educator's Union collective bargaining agreement

Pre-Employment Requirements

• MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance


• Fingerprints

The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.