Specialist II - Lead Instructor - ESOL

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Overview

Adult English Language and Literacy (AELL) provides ESOL and adult literacy instruction throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.

Professional teachers offer free instruction to adult patrons in reading, writing, speaking and listening from a 0 to 8th grade level.

Through formal classes in language and literacy, as well as elective offerings such as English conversation and citizenship preparation groups, AELL has taken on the charge to expand ESOL instruction both in the Library and remotely.

The Specialist II position is responsible for delivering formal classes in ESOL / Literacy and specialized workshops necessary to increase instructional intensity and student persistence.

The Specialist II is responsible for entering and maintaining student data related to this instruction. This position also contributes to the student intake, registration, and assessment of students which happens between each cycle.

Responsibilities

• Teach formal classes in ESOL and basic literacy in both in-person and online formats to assist adult ESOL / Literacy students in improving their English skills.
• Provide specialized workshops (citizenship, WANY,numeracy, etc.) that promote language and literacy acquisition at various levels.
• Prepare lesson plans that align with the curriculum.
• Work as part of the student intake team at system-wide student information sessions and registrations.
• Maintain program information using ASISTS database (student attendance, assessment, demographics, etc.)

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education & Certifications

Master’s Degree in TESOL, Education, English, or a related field with extensive adult teaching experience.

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience teaching adults in both in-person and online settings
• Successfully demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Zoom
• Successfully demonstrated knowledge of technology-assisted learning, instructional software, video, audio and distance learning.
• Lesson plan creation using a backward design approach
• Experience administering standardized assessments

Required Skills

• Successfully demonstrated knowledge of current theory and practice in adult education with a focus on language acquisition and literacy development.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work well with a variety of people, in a multicultural setting, involving a variety of team situations.
• Ability to meet deadlines for administrative tasks.

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

N / A

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Best Plus test administration
• Experience using the required NYS ASISTS database preferred.
• Experience facilitating online synchronous ESOL and / or ABE instruction using Zoom or Google Meet
• Experience integrating technology-assisted learning instructional software, video and audio into a basic education curriculum preferred.
• Multilingual candidates preferred (Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, preferred).

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Core Values

All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values :

• Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
• Be Resourceful in solving problems
• Be Curious in all aspects of your work
• Be Welcoming and Inclusive

Work Environment

• Adult Learning Center - Classroom setting.
• Branch library setting

Physical Duties

• May require lifting / moving up to 20 lbs
• Lifting and distributing course textbooks
• Setting up and disconnecting laptop computers to projectors

Pre-Placement Physical Required?

Union / Non Union

Local 1930

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Schedule

35 hours per week, 12-8 pm on M / W and 9-5 on TU / TH / F, Saturdays as required

This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role.

Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.

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