Adult Education – ELA Instructors (part-time)

Young World Physical Education; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Richmond Public Schools is seeking Adult Education – ELA Instructors for a part-time hourly role at the Richmond Technical Center, starting immediately. You will teach English as a second language to adults, from third to twelfth grade level, and develop lesson plans with real-world applications.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in education, the ability to teach at varied paces, and a commitment to serving a diverse community including English learners. Background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required.
• Experience using nontraditional teaching methods in adult education.
• Ability to teach at varied paces and work with individuals or groups.
• Commitment to serving a diverse community including English learners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel for lesson plans and attendance.
• Maintain CASAS certification as mandated.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional classroom with effective management.
• Provide ESL instruction to adults whose skills range from 3rd to 12th grade.
• Prepare lesson plans with critical thinking and real-life applications.
• Administer assessments per calendar and instructor manual.
• Incorporate computer-assisted instruction and promote basic computer literacy.
• Maintain student files, attendance, and portfolios including scores and work samples.
• Attend mandatory trainings and engage in professional development.

Skills

Classroom management

ESL instruction

Distance education

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Tools

Document camera

Laptops

Job description

Adult Education – ELA Instructors (part-time)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:

Adult Education – ELA Instructors

Terms of Employment:

Part-Time Hourly

Work Location:

Richmond Technical Center

General Description:

Duties performed typically in a school setting.Performs professional work providing teaching and/or training services to students in a specializedsubject. Work requires frequent standing, sitting, walking and light lifting, up to 10 pounds. E?ective verbal and written communication skills for expressing or exchanging ideas, hearing to perceive information at a normal spoken word level and visual acuity for preparing and analyzing written or computer data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains a professional classroom with effective classroom management.
• Provides instruction in English as a second language to participants whose basic skills range from the third to the twelfth grade level.
• Prepares lesson plans which incorporate critical-thinking, problem-solving, and test-taking skills. Incorporates a variety of audio-visual materials and real-life applications into instruction.
• Administers assessments in accordance with the sta? calendar and instructor manual.
• Teaches to skill de?cits as outlined by CASAS prescriptions.
• Incorporates computer-assisted instruction in teaching methods and promotes basic computer literacy.
• Maintains educational ?les and student portfolios for each participant, including placement tests/scores, post-test scores, and work samples.
• Submits attendance and lesson plans as outlined on the sta? calendar.
• Maintains attendance and other student records and tracks hours of instruction using the ASPD and other forms.
• Develops and implements retention strategies and shares these with Program Manager to promote greater completion of
• participant goals.
• Attends mandatory regional sta? trainings which may include two Saturday trainings each year.
• Engages in professional development opportunities to enhance skills.
• Facilitates in-service training for other sta? when appropriate.
• Maintains a working RPS email and checks messages regularly.
• Uses the inventory book to sign out instructional aids including classroom sets of books, laptops, workbooks, manipulatives, document camera and calculators.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related ?eld required.
• Candidate must have experience using nontraditional teaching methods, preferably in an adult environment.
• Must be able to teach at the pace of students and be able to work with students one-on-one or in large or small groups.
• Must demonstrate a commitment and ability to serve a diverse community, including low-income families and English language learners.
• Self-motivated and able to work at a standalone satellite site.
• Ability to manage and maintain a professional classroom, providing instruction to adult participants whose basic skills range from the third grade to the twelfth grade level.
• Pro?cient in Microsoft Word and Excel for completing lesson plan and attendance forms required.
• Possess working skills in the use of technology to deliver Distance Education instruction, communicate via e-mail and teach basic computer skills to the adult learner.
• Maintain CASAS and Assessment Policy certification as mandated by VDOE.

Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.

PAY SCALE:$33.00/hr.

LENGTH OF CONTRACT:This is a temporary position and can be terminated at any time by Richmond Public Schools.

START DATE:Based on School Board approval

Position Type: Part-Time Salary: $33 to $33 Per Hour

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