Position Type:
Administration/Coordinator

Date Posted:
5/30/2023

Location:
Adult Education

Date Available:
To Be Determined

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604

JOB OPENING

ADULT EDUCATION ESL COORDINATOR

Location: Adult Learning Center
Affiliation: BEA
Certification:

• 088 Teaching Non-English-Speaking Adults
• 111 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TSOL)

• 092 Intermediate Administrator preferred but not required

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision and support for the identification, placement, and instruction of ESL Adult Education Students.
• Research and evaluate appropriate strategies to address the needs of adult learners.
• Develop and implement comprehensive ESL programing for Adult Education Students.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and district mandates concerning Adult Education.
• Support part-time staff in instructional BEST practices in the classroom including modeling and the development of lessons.
• Provide leadership and possess an understanding of all adult education programs including High School Credit Diploma Program, General Educational Development, National External Diploma Program and English as a Second Language.
• Provide classroom and remote instruction to a diverse group of Adult Education Students.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Adult Education.

Other Requirements:

• Classroom experience teaching ELL in a secondary school setting.

• An understanding of the Literacy Adult and Community Educating System (LACES).
• An understanding of the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS).
• The ability to connect and collaborate with community agencies to ensure students have access to all available supports.
• Experience planning and presenting professional development to ESL instructors.
• Occasional evening and weekend work requires.
• Salary will be in accordance with the BEA contract salary schedule. Qualified candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public Schools' website:

https://www.applitrack.com/bridgeport/onlineapp