Adult Literacy Specialist

Livingston Parish Library•Livingston, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Head of Community Engagement (HCE), the Adult Literacy Specialist is responsible for the system's Adult Literacy and ESL Programs. The specialist organizes, plans, develops, and operates both programs and interviews, trains, and monitors volunteers. The position has no direct reports but ensures that Adult Literacy and ESL volunteers follow applicable Library Policies and Procedures. It requires strict adherence to ethical and privacy guidelines and flexibility in hours. The position is based at the Administration Office in Livingston, Louisiana, and requires travel to all library locations. The specialist strengthens and coordinates Adult Literacy and ESL programming, supports students and tutors, manages related resources and budget activities, and contributes to community events and other library work as assigned. The position is scheduled for 40 hours weekly, with hours that may vary due to library events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related field.
Experience in tutoring or teaching.
Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.
Self-directed and self-motivated, with the ability to follow department goals while developing Adult Literacy and ESL Programs.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion and follow directions from Library Administration.
Exceptional professional ethics and discipline, including adherence to privacy guidelines.
Effective, clear, and persuasive verbal and written communication skills, including public presentations.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams.
Awareness of modern Adult Literacy teaching practices.
Ability to evaluate program techniques and volunteer effectiveness.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects, committees, and tasks.
Ability to resolve conflicts and gain cooperation among competing interest groups.
Excellent skills in Microsoft Office software.
Valid Louisiana driver's license with a clean record.
Willingness to work some nights and weekends and be flexible with hours and schedules.
Successful completion of the required assessment test and background and MVR checks; transcripts of degree earned if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend Spanish.
Master's degree in library science or a related field.
Experience in public speaking and dealing with the public by telephone.
Experience running or participating in community service events.

Responsibilities

Strengthen the system-wide Livingston Parish Library Adult Literacy Program.
Interview and train Adult Literacy volunteers, meet with them bi-monthly to assess progress, and monitor their adherence to Library Policies and Procedures.
Conduct intake meetings and exit interviews with students; maintain current confidential student files and volunteer lists.
Select workbooks, texts, software, and other program resources.
Proctor, grade, and evaluate placement tests for new or prospective students, and monitor student progress through goal evaluations and testing.
Research informational and community resources and effective tutoring and learning methods to help tutors and students meet their goals.
Maintain contact and positive rapport with students and tutors.
Coordinate the Livingston Parish Library ESL Program in collaboration with the ESL Specialist/Coordinator.
Provide one-on-one tutoring to Adult Literacy and ESL clients and teach the monthly evening Beginning ESL Class.
Manage the Excel High School Program and coach participants in coordination with the Head of Community Engagement.
Write and prepare programming instructions (LEAFs) for ESL, Spanish classes, and Adult Writers' Club events.
Monitor the Adult Literacy budget and coordinate ordering Adult Literacy and ESL supplies and texts with the Library Director and Head of Community Engagement.
Fill supply requests from branch Adult Coordinators, prepare supply boxes, and monitor and send supplies for Adult Literacy and ESL events.
Assist with purchase requisitions for adult events and prepare and send SRP supplies and prizes with the Adult Services Specialist.
Serve on committees, including Comic Con and Book Festival, as needed.
Work with the Community Engagement Department team to facilitate and operate large community events.
Perform other library-related tasks as assigned by the Head of Community Engagement or Library Administration.
Travel to all library locations as required.
Work nights and weekends when necessary and remain flexible with hours and schedules.