Adult Education Teacher - ESL All Levels at Torrance Unified School District
About the Employer
The Torrance Unified School District consists of 17 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high schools, 1 continuation, and 1 alternative high school. The District also has 3 adult school campuses. Torrance Unified was established in 1947 and unified in 1948, and is nestled in the heart of the South Bay, in the southwestern part of Los Angeles County. Our District is bordered by the Palos Verdes Peninsula on the south, the beach cities - Redondo, Hermosa, and Manhattan Beach - to the west, and the cities of Lawndale and Hawthorne to the north. The District serves the entire City of Torrance and is governed by five school board members from five trustee areas. Mission Statement: The Torrance Unified School District strives to ensure that each and every student is educated and prepared to succeed in life. We are dedicated to maximizing individual potential and developing lifelong learners who will be contributing members in a global society.
Job Summary
Job Summary
To fill two open positions.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Torrance Adult School provides a comprehensive ESL Program for our community. With an average annual enrollment of 1400 ESL students, the program offers leveled classes ranging from Beginning ESL Literacy (Level 1) to Advanced (Level 6) ESL, as well as electives such as Conversation and Citizenship preparation. The ESL Department also partners with the CTE Department to offer IET (Integrated Education and Training) classes. The ESL program includes in-person, online and hybrid distance learning options to help meet students’ needs.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Instruct multi-level adult ESL students using content-based instruction and communicative teaching methodologies
• Differentiate and scaffold instruction for various English proficiency levels
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning for all students
• Assess students’ English language proficiency and progress
• Integrate technology into ESL instruction to develop students’ digital literacy skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in ESL, TESOL, ESOL
• CA Designated Subjects Adult Education Credential with ESL authorization OR CA K-12 credential authorizing instruction in courses organized primarily for adults
• 3 years of ESL classroom teaching experience in an adult learning environment
• Demonstrated use of current, student-centered teaching methods, including instructional technology
• Ability to use technology effectively for classroom management (attendance, etc.)
• Experience teaching a diverse, foreign-born student population
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Have a working understanding of Workforce Investment Opportunity Act
• Have experience working with CASAS student exams including the administration of the exam.
• Possess experience preparing students for the CASAS and EL Civics exams.
• Possess working experience with College and Career Readiness Standards
• Understand the emphasis of instructing students for career readiness and student preparation for the workforce.
• Ability to modify and/or develop curriculum when needed, based upon student needs
• Online teaching and learning experience
Requirements / Qualifications
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENT: CA Designated Subjects Adult Education Credential with ESL authorization OR Multiple or Single Subject Credential with ELA1 or CLAD
Letter of Introduction, current resume, completed EDJOIN application, valid teaching credential (please upload detailed credential), two letters of recommendation that have been written within the past two years. Your application packet will be paper screened, and advanced for consideration for interview only if it is complete. Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be considered in the selection process or contacted. Selected applicants will be notified regarding time and place of interviews.
- Credential Copy (Detailed copy from CTC website)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters written within the last two years)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENT: CA Designated Subjects Adult Education Credential with ESL authorization OR Multiple or Single Subject Credential with ELA1 or CLAD
Letter of Introduction, current resume, completed EDJOIN application, valid teaching credential (please upload detailed credential), two letters of recommendation that have been written within the past two years. Your application packet will be paper screened, and advanced for consideration for interview only if it is complete. Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be considered in the selection process or contacted. Selected applicants will be notified regarding time and place of interviews.
- Credential Copy (Detailed copy from CTC website)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters written within the last two years)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
**PLEASE NOTE - Two open positions**
**Total hours - 23 hours per week - Split shift MTWTh 8:30am-12pm, TWTh 6pm-9pm**
**Total hours - 31 hours per week**
Torrance Adult School needs highly-qualified teachers for a 5-level ESL program which prepares students for the workplace, college and active community participation.
Any questions pertaining to this position, please call Dr. Wayne Diulio at (310) 533-4459 ext 6965
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Instruct multi-level adult ESL students using content-based instruction and communicative teaching methodologies
• Differentiate and scaffold instruction for various English proficiency levels
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning for all students
• Assess students’ English language proficiency and progress
• Integrate technology into ESL instruction to develop students’ digital literacy skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in ESL, TESOL, ESOL
• CA Designated Subjects Adult Education Credential with ESL authorization OR CA K-12 credential authorizing instruction in courses organized primarily for adults
• 3 years of ESL classroom teaching experience in an adult learning environment
• Demonstrated use of current, student-centered teaching methods, including instructional technology
• Ability to use technology effectively for classroom management (attendance, etc.)
• Experience teaching a diverse, foreign-born student population
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Have a working understanding of Workforce Investment Opportunity Act
• Have experience working with CASAS student exams including the administration of the exam.
• Possess experience preparing students for the CASAS and EL Civics exams.
• Possess working experience with College and Career Readiness Standards
• Understand the emphasis of instructing students for career readiness and student preparation for the workforce.
• Ability to modify and/or develop curriculum when needed, based upon student needs
• On line teaching and learning experience
Comments and Other Information
**PLEASE NOTE - Two open positions**
**Total hours - 23 hours per week - Split shift MTWTh 8:30am-12pm, TWTh 6pm-9pm**
**Total hours - 31 hours per week**
Torrance Adult School needs highly-qualified teachers for a 5-level ESL program which prepares students for the workplace, college and active community participation.
Any questions pertaining to this position, please call Dr. Wayne Diulio at (310) 533-4459 ext 6965
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Instruct multi-level adult ESL students using content-based instruction and communicative teaching methodologies
• Differentiate and scaffold instruction for various English proficiency levels
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning for all students
• Assess students’ English language proficiency and progress
• Integrate technology into ESL instruction to develop students’ digital literacy skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in ESL, TESOL, ESOL
• CA Designated Subjects Adult Education Credential with ESL authorization OR CA K-12 credential authorizing instruction in courses organized primarily for adults
• 3 years of ESL classroom teaching experience in an adult learning environment
• Demonstrated use of current, student-centered teaching methods, including instructional technology
• Ability to use technology effectively for classroom management (attendance, etc.)
• Experience teaching a diverse, foreign-born student population
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Have a working understanding of Workforce Investment Opportunity Act
• Have experience working with CASAS student exams including the administration of the exam.
• Possess experience preparing students for the CASAS and EL Civics exams.
• Possess working experience with College and Career Readiness Standards
• Understand the emphasis of instructing students for career readiness and student preparation for the workforce.
• Ability to modify and/or develop curriculum when needed, based upon student needs
• On line teaching and learning experience
Application Deadline
2/22/2024 9:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
12/4/2023
Contact
Karena Ortiz
310-972-6079
310-972-6079
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Single Rate
$47.81 Per Hour
$47.81 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
175 Days
Employment Type
Full and Part Time