Adult Education Teacher - Part Time [LIC3086]

Ogden City School District•Ogden, UT

About The Position

Ogden School District is hiring part-time evening Instructors of English as a Second Language for adult learners. Positions are scheduled two or four days a week, Monday through Thursday, with the listed classroom schedule of 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Under the direction of the Adult Education Principal, the instructor is responsible for English Language Learners’ education, learning environment, and transitional placements. The instructor creates a blended or online learning environment suited to adult learning and personal growth, meets course objectives and content-delivery guidelines, and uses formative student data to guide instruction and support academic success. The role also assists with orientation and onboarding for new students. The instructor plans and delivers learning activities, establishes classroom expectations, assesses student progress, maintains student records, communicates with students and colleagues, and contributes to department and school activities. The role requires compliance with district policies and professional standards, collaboration with building staff, and care for student safety and district property.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
ESL endorsement or TESOL certification; English Language Acquisition instruction must be under the direction of an ELL-endorsed teacher or TESOL-credentialed instructor.
Relevant teaching experience.
Demonstrated successful experience working with English Language Learners.
Knowledge of relevant technology.
Ability to create a strong blended or online course for varying language-acquisition levels within stated guidelines.
Commitment to student success and collaboration with colleagues to develop a strong ESL Endorsement program.
Ability to maintain a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to adult learning.
Ability to implement diagnostic and progress assessments and adjust instruction based on results.
Ability to maintain open communication with students.
Maintain current certification in appropriate teaching areas.
Demonstrate self-motivation, high energy, communication skills, attention to detail, high work standards, problem-solving and decision-making ability, organization and planning, learning orientation, critical thinking, stress tolerance, flexibility, adaptability, initiative, creativity, and patience.
Ability to safely escort assigned students off school premises or otherwise manage students during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning.
Develop schemes of work and lesson plans, establish clear learning objectives, and prepare the classroom for activities.
Provide varied learning materials and resources, selecting instructional methods to meet students’ differing needs.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials, equipment, and relevant technology.
Observe and evaluate student performance and development; assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
Provide appropriate feedback and encourage and monitor individual student progress.
Maintain accurate student progress and development records and prepare required reports.
Manage classroom behavior, establish and enforce rules and procedures, and apply appropriate disciplinary measures.
Communicate relevant information about student progress and needs to students, colleagues, and parents.
Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings, and Professional Learning Community discussions.
Keep up to date with developments in the subject area, teaching resources, methods, and instructional plans.
Assist with orientation and onboarding for new students.
Use formative student data to adjust instruction and support student success.
Maintain student safety, follow district crisis-management protocols, and provide reasonable care and security for district property.
Follow district policies and demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
Perform other tasks and duties assigned by the supervisor.