Adult Esl & Literacy Instructors

Jeffco Public Schools, one of Colorado's largest K-12 school district, with over 80,000 students and approximately 14,000 employees, has provided educational excellence for since 1950. Nearly 10 percent of all Colorado K-12 students attend a Jeffco school, and our employees benefit from partnerships with experienced, dynamic school leaders throughout our district. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

Adult ESL & Literacy Program

The mission of Jeffco Public Schools? Adult ESL and Literacy program is to provide quality English language and literacy instruction that prepares adult learners for a successful future. Classes are designed to challenge English language learners to improve their literacy, listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar skills. Pre and post-test assessments are used to measure student progress and guide instruction. We offer two types of FREE English as a Second Language programs:

• Free Basic Literacy, Literacy, and Basic ESL classes for newly-arriving refugees. Through participation in this program, students will gain life-improving English literacy skills and take part in integration activities, allowing them to more fully assimilate in US life.
• Adult ESL:
  • Free Beginning through Advanced ESL and Adult Basic Education classes for all non-native English speakers looking to improve their English skills. Through participation in our program, students will be well-suited to improve their education and to gain the skills necessary for employment.
• Free Beginning through Advanced ESL and Adult Basic Education classes for all non-native English speakers looking to improve their English skills. Through participation in our program, students will be well-suited to improve their education and to gain the skills necessary for employment.
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  Adult Literacy (Adult Emergent Readers):
  • Free Basic Literacy, Literacy, and Basic ESL classes for newly-arriving refugees. Through participation in this program, students will gain life-improving English literacy skills and take part in integration activities, allowing them to more fully assimilate in US life.

Desired Start Date: 07/28/2023

Adult ESL & Lieracy Instructors (Hourly)
Hourly Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: .15000 , Hours/Day: 1.200 , Days/Year: 260

Salary: $26 per hour

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The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $54.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

SUMMARY: Provide instruction for adult English language learners (ELLs) and work with Adult ESL and Literacy team and District staff to ensure academic success for ELLs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Conduct English proficiency testing, administer pre and post assessments, monitor progress in academic and language growth, and complete appropriate documentation for reporting adult ELLs attendance and assessment results in a timely manner.

Teach appropriate levels of English language development (ELD) courses to adult ELLs from diverse language and cultural backgrounds.

Provide language instruction in the four domains of English language acquisition: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Implement curriculum for adult ESL courses offered based on the CCRS and ELP standards. Use technology as a tool for instruction and as content in order to provide digital literacy skills.

Attend professional development and trainings provided by CDE, CAEPA and COTesol or those recommended by the supervisor.

Collaborate with adult ESL staff by co-planning and/or co-teaching.

Provide effective communication by accessing Translation Services for written translation and oral interpretation as needed.

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: Adult ESL Certification (ABEA) or in progress.

EXPERIENCE: Experience with adult education instruction and familiar with best practices for adult learners. Experienced in integrating technology into the classroom as an instructional tool and for personal productivity; Knowledge of and proficiency in teaching via online video platforms (Jeffco Adult ESL uses Google Meet). Digital Literacy: working proficiency in computer navigation, internet navigation, email usage, and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace. Demonstrate excellent classroom management skills. Successfully demonstrate the use of standards based lessons, rubrics and assessments. Documented classroom experience.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT: Knowledge of reading/writing process for second language learners. Knowledge of sheltered instruction techniques. Knowledge of and commitment to English Language Development standards, language acquisition theory, best-practices and research-based instructional strategies in literacy, co-planning and co-teaching, data driven instruction, and differentiation strategies. Ability to demonstrate a belief that all can learn through differentiated core instruction. Ability to collaborate with classified staff, administrators, and district ESL Coordinator or Director. Knowledge of assessment linked to instruction, such as using standards based lessons and rubrics. Demonstrated commitment to teamwork in establishing and meeting student achievement goals, school and program goals, and professional development goals through team planning and active participation in professional development opportunities.

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The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.