25-26 PT Spanish HS Equivalency Reading/Writing (HSE RW) - AM

Somerville Public Schools • Somerville, MA

18d

About The Position

The 25-26 Part-Time Spanish HSE Reading/Writing 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; Spanish is the primary language of our students. Most students are working towards earning a high school equivalency credential. To this end, The AM Spanish HSE RW teacher is responsible for teaching a range of writing, science and social studies topics. Experience teaching literacy in the content areas is preferred, it is essential that the RW teacher has had training in and successful experience teaching explicit reading and writing skills/strategies. The RW teacher will work with the Program Administrator to plan the 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 ELL 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
• Bilingual Educator - Spanish

Nice To Haves

• Masters in ESOL or adult literacy preferred
• Massachusetts Teacher Certification a plus
• MAPT certification is preferred but not required for this position
• Experience teaching literacy in the content areas is preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and choose appropriate materials, following the ABE Department’s Curriculum Guidelines and MA DESE College and Career Readiness Standards, and submit one lesson plan per week
• 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 and benefits in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time