Position Type: Teaching/Professional Positions/Adult Education/Teacher of AdultsDate Posted: 5/20/2024Location: Shared SchoolsDate Available: TBDClosing Date: Until FilledTeacher of Multi-Language Learners (ABE/GED) 6-8 hours Weekly POSITION OVERVIEW Under direction of the Building Principal, the Teacher of Multi-Language Learners plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student. Supervises students in a variety of school related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:
- Know and understand all Adult Education Programs
- Develop a positive relationship with students
- Understand the process of student enrollment, including application, pre-assessment, initial interview, placement
- Understand attendance police and enforce it
- Teach ABE/ESL/GED courses and ensure all students have obtained a level gain
- Work with Career and College Counselor to ensure all students have placement in a job or post-secondary training
- Teach ABE/GED/ESL curriculum
- Use planning times constructively to create lessons and activities for students
- Using data, create individualized plans for each student
- Counsel students when needed or upon the recommendation of faculty and staff
- Work with Principal, Counselor to set NRS and State goals. Follow up with students to ensure goals have been set and met
- Work with Principal, Career and College Counselor to ensure all ABE students are placed into post-secondary training, retain or obtain a job
- Work with Principal, Counselor to create a schedule to meet with all ABE students about their educational needs and track
- Assist to monitor and maintain student goals on a quarterly basis
- Work with the Principal to oversee student counselor assignments and keep accurate records.
- Follow-up on inquiries and referrals from potential students
- Keep abreast on GED updates, curriculum changes and initiatives
- Ensure all students meet educational goals including but not exclusive to NRS gain, NRS goal and GED obtainment
- Facilitate Writing COA Goals for each student
- Actively work and assist to help to meet all school goals
- Utilize LACES, Schoology and email as needed and assigned
- Work and behave in a professional manner. Help to maintain the school's professional appearance
- Maintain high time on task
- Maintain accurate records
- Any other assigned duties
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Below are the qualifications for this position:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
- Hold or eligible for State of Delaware Certification as an English as a Second Language Teacher
- Demonstrated knowledge of subject content, curriculum, methodology of effective teaching
- Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
- Skilled in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning
- Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents
- Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications; excellent human relations skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
- Preferred: Transcripts to be reviewed/evaluated prior to submission of job application - this should be completed by a Department of Education approved professional organization (details listed in website link below); Please submit review/evaluation with job application submission items
- REQUIRED: When completing and submitting application, make sure you have answered all questions regarding international applicants
- REQUIRED: Review information as listed on State of Delaware's Department of Education DEEDS website regarding Non-U.S. Application Certification, see link below
- Online Application for Non-U.S. Applicants&text=All new applicants need to,which the applicant is applying.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- All persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
- Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following: proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver's License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Appoquinimink School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. NONDISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE The Appoquinimink School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Appoquinimink School District does not discriminate or retaliate in the hiring, training, assignment, promotion/transfer of employees on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, or any other characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. EVALUATION Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions set forth in the negotiated contract between the Appoquinimink School District Board of Education and the Appoquinimink Education Association, Affiliate of DSEA/NEA. APPLICATION PROCESS
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