Aspire Teacher - Esol

Employment Opportunity

Butler County Educational Service Center

April 23, 2024

STARTING DATE: August 2024

SALARY: $30 per hour

WORK YEAR: As Needed

• Day and Evening hours

DEADLINE: Until filled

APPLY TO: Apply by clicking here: Application

POSITION: Aspire Teacher

• ESOL

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for preparing lesson plans and instructing Aspire ESOL students following the program/course goals and objectives that are supportive of the department's mission to serve its customers. Responsibilities include monitoring, collecting, and evaluating student performance and progress toward program/course goals and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.

• Experience in Adult and Community Education.

• Ohio Department of Education

• Hold a valid Teacher License, Substitute License or Adult Education Permit.

• ESOL Credential or related.

• Must be available to work during weekdays including evenings.

• Must pass criminal background checks, be free from communicable disease.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Instruct students in the use of technology that is supportive of the program/course goals

• Assume responsibility for student retention and progress

• Prepare ESOL students to be able to communicate with employers, teachers and the community

• Assist in curriculum planning, development, selection and utilization of instructional materials

• Participate in program in-service education and staff training

• Employ appropriate procedures in establishing a proper classroom environment

• Assist department staff in developing a team approach for providing services

• Increase awareness of other available adult and community education programs

• Serve as a site liaison with community facilities and civic organizations

• Assist with program promotion and student recruitment/Aspire orientations

• Monitor classroom compliance with Federal and State program regulations

• Monitor record-keeping & report Aspire student attendance in OneDrive/GoogleSheets

• Assist with all classroom placements, transfers, and scheduling

• Provide classroom or individual instruction based on student needs (diagnostic testing and learning screenings) and student goals

• Perform other duties as assigned

OTHER DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• To serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.

• To help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of: Board policies and procedures, building policies and procedures, public relations, and state and federal reporting.

Ability to: Interpret policies and procedures, follow instructions, communicate effectively, maintain files and reports, collect data; schedule; and lift moderate amounts of weight.

Skill in: Basic math, English and communications.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Customary office equipment.

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Occasional: Exposure to unruly children/adults, blood, bodily fluids and tissue.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year as established by the Governing Board. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non - prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

APPLICANTS SHOULD ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Copy of current teaching license

• Copy of college transcript confirming a bachelor's degree

• List of five references

The Butler County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, handicap, color, sex or national origin. The regulations of Title VI, VII (Civil Rights Acts of 1984), Equal Pay act of 1963, Americans With Disabilities Act, Title IX, and the Drug-free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 are followed. (If you need an accommodation to interview, contact Human Resources by the deadline.