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Adult Education Instructor - English as a Second Language - Beginning High Level

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An Adult Basic Education or Literacy Instructor works with adults, including young adults who are out of school, to improve literacy and strengthen basic skills in reading, writing and math. Helps students to learn English or gain a high school diploma or equivalent certificate. Assesses students' educational levels, skills and goals, and differentiates instruction as needed for adults at different levels in one class. May focus on basic skills as needed for a particular occupation, or assist students with developing study skills or job search skills, or help students connect with social services.

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Adult Education Instructor - English as a Second Language - Beginning High Level at Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 8/4/2026 Contact Lorena Martin 310-664-6222 76202 Number of Openings 1 Salary Single Rate $68.18 Per Hour Length of Work Year 10 months Employment Type Part Time About the Employer Located in the scenic, sea-side communities of Santa Monica and Malibu, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is a preK-12 school district serving approximately 8,835 students. SMMUSD is a diverse community dedicated to extraordinary achievement for all while simultaneously closing the achievement gap, and committed to pursuing excellence through equity. Current priorities include social justice standards, restorative justice, project-based learning, innovative teaching and a high level of student engagement. Our schools are supported by involved parents and communities. The District has nine elementary schools, three middle schools, one alternative school (K-8), two high schools, one continuation high school, child development services and adult education programs. The first classroom opened with 52 students in March 1876. U.S. News and World Report has named both Santa Monica High School and Malibu High School as Top High Schools in the nation and state, awarding a silver medal to Samohi with the ranking of 606 in the nation and 105 in the state and a gold medal to Malibu High School for rankings of 279 and 45, respectively in 2017. Three schools have been recognized as
National Blue Ribbon Schools:
Edison Language Academy, Will Rogers Learning Community and Lincoln Middle School. Lincoln Middle School has earned the Gold School designation in 2015 and is one of nine schools recognized as a California Distinguished School.
The others are:
Franklin, Grant, McKinley, Roosevelt, Will Rogers, and Webster Elementary Schools, and Malibu and Santa Monica high schools. The SMMUSD Mission Statement, Extraordinary achievement for all students while simultaneously closing the achievement gap, guides the work of the Excellence through Equity plan that includes the following three priorities: All graduates are ready for college and careers; English learners will become proficient in English while engaging in a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and all students engage in schools that are safe, well-maintained and family-friendly. Students attending Santa Monica High School and Malibu High School have a graduation rate of about 95%, with the majority of students moving forward with post-secondary education options. The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotions. Non-Discrimination Policy (BP 0410) Job Summary Job Summary Monday & Wednesday 6:00pm - 9pm per meeting In Person at the Adult Education Center Start date 11/16/2026 Requirements / Qualifications Valid California Adult Education Credential for English as a Second Language, Single Subject, General Subject, English as a Second Language. Contact Katherine Qureshi at kqureshi@smmusd.org with any questions regarding credential requirements. Attach updated resume; three letters of recommendation one of which from a current supervisor; and copies of credentials.
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California Adult Education Credential for English as a Second Language, Single Subject, General Subject, English as a Second Language. Contact Katherine Qureshi at kqureshi@smmusd.org with any questions regarding credential requirements. Attach updated resume; three letters of recommendation one of which from a current supervisor; and copies of credentials. Comments and Other Information Contact Lorena Martin (lorena.martin@smmusd.org) with further questions about job duties. Comments and Other Information Contact Lorena Martin (lorena.martin@smmusd.org) with further questions about job duties. Links Related To This Job California Credentialing Information View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators
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