What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Adult Education (WERACE) Evening ESL Teacher (Multiple Positions Available) position at Danbury Public Schools CT?
SCOPE
WERACE English as a second language (ESL) teacher(s) teach ESL courses to adult learners by implementing the English Learner Proficiency Standards. WERACE ESL teacher(s) plan, organize, and implement appropriate lessons for adult learners that guide and encourage these students to develop their English proficiency, enabling them to reach their academic and professional goals. Teacher(s) is directly responsible to and evaluated by the WERACE evening site supervisor.
EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES (Illustrative, Not Inclusive)
Stipend for this position is $2,249.00
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply online, including all required attachments: https://www.danbury.k12.ct.us/
WERACE English as a second language (ESL) teacher(s) teach ESL courses to adult learners by implementing the English Learner Proficiency Standards. WERACE ESL teacher(s) plan, organize, and implement appropriate lessons for adult learners that guide and encourage these students to develop their English proficiency, enabling them to reach their academic and professional goals. Teacher(s) is directly responsible to and evaluated by the WERACE evening site supervisor.
EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES (Illustrative, Not Inclusive)
- Plan and effectively carry out life and academic skills-based instruction informed by student skill proficiency assessment data and English language proficiency standards;
- Request, organize, and utilize teaching materials appropriate for adult ESL learners;
- Implement instruction that reflects a logical sequence for the appropriate learning levels of adult learners based on student need assessment data;
- Support student learning outside the walls of the classroom by providing activities or practice students can engage in between class meetings;
- Create, foster, and maintain a positive learning environment for all adult learners;
- Attend and actively participate in site monthly data meetings;
- Accurately record student data in collaboration with site supervisor, including attendance and any disclosed employment achievements, in the LACES database;
- Assist with student registration and student testing as needed and scheduled by site;
- TESOL certification (111) and/or Teaching English to Non-English Speaking Adults (088);
- Two evenings per week (either Monday and Wednesday OR Tuesday and Thursday), 6:30–8:30 p.m. The assignment includes a total of 25 sessions, with start dates available in January or February.
Stipend for this position is $2,249.00
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply online, including all required attachments: https://www.danbury.k12.ct.us/