26-27 PT ABE Reading/Writing 2 - Mornings
About The Position
The ABE Reading/Writing 2 AM Teacher will be primarily responsible for raising the reading and writing levels of a class of approximately 15-20 adult students. Students range in age and previous education; English is the second language for some of our students. Most students are working towards earning a high school equivalency credential. To this end, The ABE Reading/Writing 2 AM teacher is responsible for teaching a range of reading and writing topics. Experience teaching literacy in the content areas is preferred, it is essential that the RW 2 teacher has had training in and successful experience teaching explicit reading and writing skills/strategies. The RW teacher will follow the established ABE curriculum. The instructor must keep attendance records, document student progress, and assist with other DESE-related activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum of 3 years adult classroom teaching experience – at least one complete year teaching adult immigrants
- Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of learner-centered teaching approaches and effective integrated skills activities
Nice To Haves
- Masters in Education or adult literacy preferred.
- Experience teaching literacy in the content areas is preferred.
- Training in and successful experience teaching explicit reading and writing skills/strategies.
- Massachusetts Teacher Certification a plus
- BEST Plus and TABE-e Writing certification is preferred but not required for this position
Responsibilities
- Prepare lesson plans and choose appropriate materials, following the ABE Department’s Curriculum Guidelines and CCRSAE Standards, and submit lesson plans each month.
- Attend and participate in department meetings and appropriate in-service workshops.
- Evaluate student progress and make placement recommendations as required by department policy/procedures.
- Complete attendance and assessment-related activities as required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
- Work effectively with other teachers, counselor(s), and the program administrator on student and program issues.
- Follow department policy/procedures regarding substitutes and substitute lesson plans.
- Integrate technology into instruction.
Benefits
- Salary shall be commensurate with education and experience, in accordance with the Somerville Educator's Union collective bargaining agreement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
