TITLE:                              ESL Teacher (Intermediate Low & Intermediate High)

OVERVIEW: 2 Part time ESL teachers to teach evening intermediate low and intermediate high classes at Palo Alto Adult School.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (include but are not limited to the following)

• Develop and present lessons consistent with the ELPS/CCR curriculum and El Civics objectives including digital literacy
• Prepare a course outline and syllabus stating the class goals, course content, classroom policies and procedures and methods of evaluation
• Post daily/weekly class objectives and agenda
• Administer CASAS tests and develop or implement other assessments to measure student progress
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and materials that are appropriate to the course and accommodate all learning styles
• Maintain current and accurate records of student attendance and El Civics assessments and observe deadlines for their submittal
• Demonstrate and promote punctuality
• Participate in required department meetings and monthly professional learning community activities
• Use approved textbooks and adhere to program policies and procedures
• Other duties may be assigned

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate support for PAAS program goals and objectives
• Keep current in the subject area and continually work for the improvement of instructional techniques including the use of technology in the classroom.
• Implement practices that encourage student retention, progress and persistence
• Arrange for a substitute teacher when absent
• Prepare and update lesson plans and materials for substitute teachers
• Maintain a current email address and read and respond to email communication from the ESL Coordinator and ESL Secretary

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CA Adult Ed Teaching Credential and TESL/TEFL certificate required.
• MA in TESOL or Linguistics preferred.
• Minimum 1-year classroom teaching experience, preferably at the intermediate level.
• Knowledge of CASAS testing, El Civics curricula and collaborative learning practices helpful.

Hours:  M/W evenings 6:30 – 9:30 pm.  (6 hours per week)

Salary: $33.70 – 39.98/hr.

Benefits: Sick leave and retirement plan

Start Date: Monday, August 21, 2017

End Date:  Open

How to Apply:  Email resume and cover letter to ascott@pausd.org

Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled