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.
Summary We are seeking a dedicated, reliable, and dynamic educator to join our Adult Education team for the upcoming academic year. This multi-faceted role combines teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) across both virtual and in-person environments with overseeing official GED testing sessions. Weekly Schedule (approx. 31.5 hrs/week) Monday•
Thursday:
8:00 AM•9:30
AM:
Online ESL Class Instruction (Remote or On-site) 9:30 AM•11:30
AM:
In-Person ESL Class Instruction (On-site) 11:30 AM•12:00
PM:
Break/Preparation 12:00 PM•3:00
PM:
GED Test Proctoring (On-site)
Friday:
8:00 AM•11:30
AM:
GED Test Proctoring (On-site) Responsibilities ESL Instruction (Online & In-Person) Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, student-centered English language instruction to adult learners of varying proficiency levels. Adapt teaching strategies for both online (zoom/virtual platforms) and traditional classroom environments. Assess student progress, track attendance, and provide constructive feedback to support language acquisition and functional literacy goals. Foster an inclusive, supportive, and culturally respectful learning environment. GED Test Proctoring Administer and proctor GED exams in strict compliance with official testing policies, procedures, and security protocols. Verify candidate identification, manage check-in/check-out processes, and enforce test-center rules. Maintain a quiet, secure, and standardized testing environment. Troubleshoot basic computer/testing software issues and report incident logs or security breaches promptly. Requirements Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Degree in Education, English, Adult Education, TESOL, Linguistics, or a related field preferred. Certification Valid Michigan teaching certificate preferred. Candidates holding a valid Michigan substitute permit who demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to successfully teach adult English language learners will be considered.
TESOL/TEFL
certification, Adult Education credential, or ESL endorsement is preferred but not required. Must be willing to complete required GED/Pearson VUE Test Administrator training (provided by the District). Experience Experience teaching adult learners, English language learners, or diverse student populations preferred. Experience delivering instruction in both virtual and in-person settings preferred. Experience with standardized test administration or proctoring is desirable but not required. Work Schedule Physical Requirements The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works in standard school environment. Standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Communicate successfully through speaking with a variety of persons. Sit and stand extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech in classroom levels, and throughout the school building. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substances (including marijuana) in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
