25-26 PT Reading/Writing Level 2 Teacher - Evenings

Job Goal:The Evening Reading/Writing 2 Teacherwill be primarily responsible for raising the reading and writing levels of a class of approximately 15-20 adult students. Students range in age and previous education; English is the second language for some of our students. Most students are working towards earning a high school equivalency credential. To this end

The Reading/Writing 2 teacher is responsible for teaching a range of reading and writing topics. Experience teaching literacy in the content areas is preferred it is essential that the RW 2 teacher has had training in and successful experience teaching explicit reading and writing skills/strategies. The RW teacher will follow the established ABE curriculum. The instructor must keep attendance records document student progress and assist with other DESE-related activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree; Masters in Education or adult literacy preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years adult classroom teaching experience at least one complete year teaching adult immigrants
• Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of learner-centered teaching approaches and effective integrated skills activities
• Massachusetts Teacher Certification a plus
• BEST Plus and TABE-e Writing certification is preferred but not required for this position

Responsibilities:

• Prepare lesson plans and choose appropriate materials following the ABE Departments Curriculum Guidelines and CCRSAE Standards and submit lesson plans each month.
• Attend and participate in department meetings and appropriate in-service workshops.
• Evaluate student progress and make placement recommendations as required by department policy/procedures.
• Complete attendance and assessment-related activities as required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
• Work effectively with other teachers counselor(s) and the program administrator on student and program issues.
• Follow department policy/procedures regarding substitutes and substitute lesson plans.
• Integrate technology into instruction.

Physical Demands Work Environment Application Requirements:

• Completion of an extensive application packet including copies of social security card and government issued identification
• Completion of C.O.R.I form
• Completion of the National Fingerprint-based background check in accordance with M.G.L. c. 71 38G
• Job requires computer use

Terms of Employment:

• Part Time
• 6 teaching hours and 1.5 preparation hour per week
• Monthly meetings 4:00 6:00 p.m.
• Teaching responsibilities begin in August.

Salary:Salary and benefits in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. (If applicable please attach school transcripts with application)

Position Reports to:Director of Continuing Education or Designee

The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race color age religion disability pregnancy home status marital/civil union status sex/gender gender identity sexual orientation citizenship status place of birth national origin ancestry cultural identity genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.