Adult Education ESL Teacher

Lansing School District; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lansing School District Adult Education (AE) program is hiring an Adult Education ESL Teacher to provide a holistic classroom experience for adult learners. Focused on literacy, instruction will address English in community and workplace contexts and create a safe, nurturing environment where background and culture are valued.

You will administer CASAS assessments, differentiate instruction across skill levels, and use educational technology to enhance learning.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid Michigan Teaching Certificate preferably with endorsement in Language Arts (BX) or English (BA). NS endorsement preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated interest/experience in working with adult learners.
• Technology proficiency.
• Ability to foster an effective learning environment for multiple ages and skill levels.
• Ability to implement multiple teaching methods, styles, and materials.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality ESL instruction aligned to Michigan and district educational goals.
• Deliver ESL courses suited to adult learners with varying skill levels.
• Administer CASAS assessments and tailor strategies based on results to improve reading, writing, grammar, and oral proficiency.
• Create a safe, nurturing classroom environment for all students.
• Utilize educational technology to support instruction and learning.
• Develop daily lesson plans using differentiated techniques to meet targets.
• Track student progress and communicate with students and administration.
• Establish positive relationships with students, peers, and the community.

Skills

ESL

Adult Education

Classroom Management

Education

Michigan Teaching Certificate (BX)

Tools

CASAS

Job description

Location: Halik Center

The Lansing School District Adult Education (AE) program plays a vital community role in offering classes in English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Diploma (HSD), High School Equivalency (HSE), Adult Secondary Education (ASE) and Career Pathways instruction to adult learners.

To further this mission, the district is hiring an Adult Education ESL Teacher to provide a holistic and supportive classroom experience for adult learners. Focused on literacy, instruction should include issues relevant to English within the community and workplace. The teacher will work to establish a safe and nurturing learning environment for students where background knowledge, language and culture is valued, and time is given to orient adult learners to a new culture, school, and community.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide high quality instruction that supports and aligns to the State of Michigan and the district's educational vision and mission
• Responsible for teaching English as a Second Language courses using instructional methods geared toward the adult learner in a classroom setting. An ideal candidate would be flexible and able to switch gears to teach toward different skill levels, subject matter, and student ability.
• Administer diagnostic tests (CASAS - Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System) and implement learning strategies based on test results to improve students reading, writing, grammar, and oral proficiency skills
• Facilitate an environment that fosters the learning of all students
• Utilize educational technology to support student’s instruction and learning
• Develop and deliver daily lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies to ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets
• Analysis of real-time data pertaining to student learning
• Responsible for tracking student progress and communicating to students and administration
• Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with students, peers, and community
• Follow policies and procedures outlined by the Supervisor
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess valid Michigan Teaching Certificate preferably with endorsement in Language Arts (BX) or English (BA). Applicants with the English as a Second Language (NS) endorsement are preferred but not required
• Demonstrated interest/experience in working with adult students
• Technology proficiency
• Ability to foster an effective learning environment for multiple age and skill levels
• Ability to implement multiple teaching methods, styles, and materials
• To work cooperatively with other teaching and support staff