Community Literacy & ESL Program Lead

Livingston Parish Library; Livingston (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston Parish Library is seeking an Adult Literacy Specialist to organize, plan, develop, and operate its Adult Literacy and ESL programs. The position is housed at the Administration Office in Livingston, LA, with travel to all library locations.

You will interview and train volunteers, conduct intake and progress assessments, select instructional materials, and monitor budget and supplies in coordination with library leadership. Flexibility for evenings and occasional weekends is required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related field.
• Experience in tutoring or teaching.
• Willingness to work some nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Strengthens the system-wide Livingston Parish Library Adult Literacy Program.
• Interviews and trains Adult Literacy volunteers.
• Meets with Adult Literacy volunteers bi-monthly to assess progress.
• Conducts intake meetings and exit interviews with students.
• Maintains up-to-date confidential files for students and lists of volunteers.
• Selects workbooks, texts, software, and other resources for the program.
• Proctors, grades, and evaluates placement tests for new or prospective students.
• Monitors student progress via goal evaluation and testing.
• Researches informational and community resources to assist tutors and students.
• Maintains contact and rapport with students and tutors.
• Coordinates the Livingston Parish Library ESL Program by working with the ESL Specialist/Coordinator.
• Conducts one-on-one tutoring with Adult Literacy and ESL clients.
• Teaches monthly Beginning ESL Class; hosted in the evenings.
• Manages the Excel High School Program and coaches participants.

Skills

English language

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in Library Science (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Livingston Parish Library is seeking an Adult Literacy Specialist to organize, plan, develop, and operate its Adult Literacy and ESL programs. The position is housed at the Administration Office in Livingston, LA, with travel to all library locations.

You will interview and train volunteers, conduct intake and progress assessments, select instructional materials, and monitor budget and supplies in coordination with library leadership. Flexibility for evenings and occasional weekends is required.