Adult Education English as Second Language Instructor (26-27)

Assignment Category:              Part Time

Education Required Level:        Bachelor’s degree, minimum

General Purpose

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program for adults in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. To provide instruction and services to adult learners who are newly arrived to United States and/or learning English as a Second Language

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Bilingual (Spanish and Portuguese preferred)
• exhibit positive, respectful working relationships with co-workers, students, and directors 
• be flexible in working locations and/or hours (nights, weekends, various locations in LaPorte county)

• plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences

• manage students within student learning system such as Aztec, TABE, WIN

• provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
• instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• use relevant technology to support instruction as required by grant
• observe and evaluate student's performance and development as required by grant
• encourage and monitor the progress of individual students, including required goal testing
• update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
• prepare required reports on students and activities in Inters system
• manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
• establish positive relationships with students by counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement using resource partners available
• participate in department and school meeting, parent meetings
• communicate necessary information regularly to students and colleagues regarding student progress and student needs, includes phone calls to students regarding absences
• attend required professional development activities (9 hours professional development required for all employees working 10 hours or more/week per grant period)
• maintain required learning plans in state documented format and update monthly
• complete necessary Indiana Career Explorer learning indicator on each student

Education and Experience

• ESL Certification, preferred
• Bilingual, Spanish Turkish or Portuguese preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institute
• Relevant teaching or student teaching experience
• Computer skills required
• Passion and commitment for working in a socioeconomically, linguistically, culturally and racially diverse school setting

Work Schedule

• Part time Monday through Saturday, times vary, as negotiated by Director/Principal through June 30, 2027 grant period only

Salary and Benefits

Payment Type:  commensurate with experience and credentials, no benefits per grant cycle Hourly rate varies for current MCAS-MCEA teachers.

The Michigan City Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law (collectively, "Protected Classes"). This includes the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs, and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs and activities, affecting the Corporation's environment. For further information, clarification, or complaint, please contact the MCAS School Administration, 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Title IX (gender equity related issues); or Special Education Director , 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Section 504 (non-discrimination/disability issues and Americans with Disabilities). Any other information concerning the above policies may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent, Dr. Wendel McCollum, 408 S. Carroll Ave., Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000.