Literacy Specialist (ESOL)

Holyoke Community College•Holyoke, MA

13h•Remote

About The Position

Holyoke Community College (HCC) is seeking a Literacy Specialist (ESOL) to provide student-centered ESOL and digital literacy instruction with a career and college readiness focus to adult English learners. This role primarily operates at off-campus locations and involves guiding programming related to student leadership and/or digital literacy. The specialist will support enrollment, assessment, intake/recruitment, and collaborate with instructors, advisors, and team members on program planning, curriculum development, student support, and coaching. The program aims to guide learners in identifying goals and developing the necessary skills to thrive, while building culturally responsive classroom spaces and incorporating numeracy and critical thinking into language instruction. The specialist will also design digital learning spaces and mechanisms to support independent learning skills, utilizing platforms like Canvas and Zoom. This position includes required evening work and supports daily operations and program site events. Collaboration with various college and community partners is essential.

Requirements

Master’s degree and/or TESOL Certification
At least 3 years’ experience in ESOL instruction
Strong written and interpersonal communication and technology skills
Excellent organizational skills
Strong leadership skills
Commitment to professional and program development
Commitment to learner-centered teaching
Ability to work effectively and flexibly with diverse students, staff, and faculty
Legal authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Trained to administer and score TABE-E reading, writing and/or BEST+ 3.0 Speaking/Listening Assessments
Proficiency in Spanish, Arabic, Creole, French, Ukrainian, Russian, Vietnamese or another language in addition to English
Familiarity with DESE-funded Adult Education system (including MA English Language Proficiency Standards and College & Career Readiness Standards)
Previous experience using DESE LACES database
Experience with instructional design, curriculum design, online learning, and learning management systems (eg Canvas) preferred

Responsibilities

Provides student-centered ESOL and digital literacy instruction, with career and college readiness focus, to adult English learners.
Works primarily at off-campus program locations.
Guides programming related to student leadership and/or digital literacy, including coordinating and supporting the work of student ambassadors.
Supports enrollment, assessment, intake/recruitment, and other program functions as requested.
Collaborates with instructors, advisors, and other members of team on program planning, curriculum development, student support, coaching, etc.
Provides high quality, communicative ESOL instruction related to skill development and college/career readiness.
Builds culturally responsive classroom spaces and a community that supports success for all students.
Incorporates numeracy and critical thinking into language instruction.
Designs a digital learning space for classes taught, and mechanisms that support the development of students’ independent learning skills.
Intentionally builds student skills using Canvas, Zoom, and other platforms.
Works closely with program leadership, Career Advisors, and colleagues to provide comprehensive instruction and support.
Designs classes in accordance with Educational Functioning Levels (EFLs), Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards, and program policies and procedures.
Selects and develops student-centered materials for classroom use, in accordance with program curriculum.
Provides leadership for one of the following areas: Student Leadership or Digital Literacy.
Works closely with team to develop and maintain student assessment schedule in order to meet program goals and fulfill funding requirements.
Assesses ESOL students in reading, writing, speaking and listening using DESE standardized assessment tools.
Participates in program planning, curriculum development, and program continuous improvement.
Engages in program-wide projects including collaborative curriculum design.
Maintains timely and accurate student records including attendance, assessment and other data.
Conducts intake/screening interviews with prospective students.
Includes required evening work (1-3 nights per week) to support these responsibilities, including teaching, facilitation, and/or assessment.
Supports daily operation of program sites, including planning and execution of school-wide events.
Collaborates and builds positive working relationships with partners including HCC & STCC adult education, HCC Academic ESL and Transition to College, and other college and community partners.
Other duties as assigned.