General Description

Adult ESL Instructors work part-time in classroom or virtual setting two days per week providing instruction in the areas of reading, writing, listening, speaking. grammar and vocabulary acquisition. Instructors will plan and implement lessons based on program curriculum, pacing guide and class syllabus. Instructors will assist with program registration, intake and assessment.

Essential Job Functions

• nstruct students in English emphasizing the acquisition of the four domains of language, vocabulary and grammar
  
• Create detailed, sequential pacing guides, lesson plans and course syllabus
  
• Evaluate student performance in English for placement at the various levels of ESL instruction
  
• Regularly review student data to help guide instruction and achieve maximum student outcomes
  
• Assess student learning on an ongoing basis and alter instruction to meet group/individual needs
  
• Attend approximately six mandatory staff meetings per year
  
• Attend two staff developments per year
  
• Maintain student records, attendance and standardized assessments
  
• Administer pre and post tests each semester
  
• Conduct goal-setting, mid-term evaluations and follow up conferences with students
  
• Perform administrative duties within stipulated time frames
  
• Perform other work as assigned

Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of the regulations and policies related to English as a Second Language and of the concepts, principles and methodologies of ESL instruction. Working knowledge of current curriculum development, program implementation, learning theory and recent research in ESL. Working skill in the use of technology to deliver and assess instruction. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field is required Instructors are required to maintain CASAS certification, Goal Setting and Assessments Policy certifications as mandated by the VDOE.