Adult Education ELL Instructor .27 FTE (750)

Work Location: Horizonte Instruction and Training Center

FTE: 0.27 (approximately 11 hours per week)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Starting Wage: $22.00/hr

Salary Schedule/Lane: Hourly Schedule #86/T

Benefits: Not eligible

Anticipated Start Date: 8/19/2024

**This job has 5 positions available and will remain open until filled**

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Job Summary

As an ELL TESOL Instructor, you will be responsible for teaching English language skills to non-native speakers. Your primary duties include developing and delivering effective lesson plans, assessing students' language proficiency, and providing constructive feedback to help learners improve their English proficiency. You will create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student engagement and participation. Additionally, you may be involved in designing curriculum, organizing cultural activities, and collaborating with other educators and administrators to enhance the language learning experience. Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and a passion for helping others achieve language proficiency are essential for success in this role.

This position will work Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 5pm-8:30pm and reports to the Assistant Principal over Adult Education.

Essential Job Duties

• Assess student learning, participation, and skills for the purpose of providing quality, age-appropriate instruction.
• Supervise academic enrichment activities (e.g., class activities, field trips, visits by guests, etc.) guiding students in learning from those enhancements.
• Prepare teaching materials and related reports, document student progress (e.g., attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) and implement lesson plans.
• Provide for the individual needs of students (e.g., assistive devices, supportive technology, assistance accessing facilities, etc.) to ensure access to a quality educational program.
• Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse students and colleagues using strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to accommodate different proficiency levels and learning needs to adult learners.
• Manage student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment, and report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, neglect, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to ensure compliance with administrative and school policies and state and federal law.
• Collaborate with school personnel and student to improve the quality of student outcomes, develop solutions, plan curriculum, convey information on student progress and encourage parental involvement.
• Perform record keeping and clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, copying, data recording, etc.) to support the administrator and department.
• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees, students, and stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, seminars, as assigned to convey or gather required information.
• Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions.
• Collaborates with families, colleagues and other professional to promote student growth and development.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements in an efficient and effective manner; required to attend activities, events, and meetings outside of normal work hours on a regular basis.
• Maintain professional workplace etiquette and represents the department/district in a professional manner; communicate effectively and efficiently with diverse groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and positive working relationships with co-workers, students, parents, and other district employees.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective operations of the school.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check. Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Linguistics, Education, or a related field
• TESOL certification (e.g., TESOL/TEFL/CELTA)
• Knowledge of second language acquisition theories and methodologies
• Professional communication skills including, but not limited to: excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities; and empathic listening and persuasive speaking skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching English to adult learners, particularly in an intensive English program or ESL/EFL setting
• Experience with curriculum development and lesson planning
• Familiarity with educational technology and learning management systems (LMS)
• Fluency in languages other than English
• A valid Utah educator license and an ESL endorsement (does not replace the TESOL requirement for this Instructor position)
  
  

Work Environment Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping kneeling, crouching, crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 40% sitting, 30% walking, and 30% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact us at Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

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Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 440 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.