Adult Educator - Spanish GED - Clemente HS (Part -Time)

ADULT EDUCATOR - SPANISH GED - CLEMENTE HS (PART-TIME)
TRUMAN COLLEGE

Truman College is seeking a Part-Time Spanish GED Adult Educator to teach off-site at Roberto Clemente Community Academy High School. Adult Education is a comprehensive program of free classes for adult students who need to learn English and improve their basic literacy skills, obtain a GED certificate, prepare for the Citizenship, or gain the knowledge needed for transition to college and career pathways. For this position, we are looking for a Spanish Instructor to teach in our GED courses.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE :

• To provide instruction to students enrolled in the Adult Education program at the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Develops class syllabi & appropriate class materials & curriculum for class instruction.
• Takes attendance & monitors class enrollment.
• Evaluates student progress & extra instruction needs; refers student for tutoring as needed.
• Administers progress tests to students & assigns grades based on test results.
• Prepares reports to senior management regarding test scores, student participation & student progress.
• Keeps abreast of state rules & regulations regarding Adult Education policies.
• Stays abreast of the pedagogy of teaching & adjusts teaching methods accordingly.
• Attends regular staff meetings with Adult Education Managers & Adult Education Coordinators to receive information regarding program policies & procedures.
• Assists with program registration.
• Participates in staff development programs as required.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• BS, BA from a regionally accredited university/college in a discipline appropriate to instructional subject, preferably English, Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, a Foreign Language, Elementary or Secondary Education with ESL endorsement (ESL) and/or Education required. M.Ed., MA, MAT, or MS from a regionally accredited university/college in Teaching English as a Second Language, Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis in ESL, Adult Education, Secondary Education &/or Elementary Education with ESL Endorsement and English preferred.
• Must be available to teach off-site at Clemente High School (1147 N. Western Ave. Chicago, Il 60622) .
• Must be able to communicate in Spanish.
• International degree(s) evaluated by a certified provider (e.g. E.C.E., W.E.S., etc.).
• Official transcript(s) reflect sufficient subject-relevant coursework to teach the assigned course.
• Submitted sample lesson plans, syllabi and/or teaching portfolio that reflect skills in area(s) of instruction, including computer literacy & adult learning practices.
• Knowledge of current adult education classroom assessment techniques.
• Passed GED practice examination and/or ISBE/CPS certification examination for the subject area assigned to teach.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in CCC!