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Adult Education: English Teacher for Adult Immigrants - PT
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What they do
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.
$56,430 / year median in Missouri
-3% projected decline
Job Description
- $62k
Per Year Adult Education:
English Teacher for Adult Immigrants- PT St.
Occupation:
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationLocation:
Saint Joseph, MO- 64501
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
07/16/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
St. Joseph School DistrictWeb Site:
www.sjsd.k12.mo.us Job #: 1827 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.Qualifications:
Required:
Missouri Teaching Licensure or 4-year degree from accredited school.Preferred:
Bachelor's degreeFLSA:
Exempt Salary Schedule:
Per approvedAdult Ed Salary Schedule Direct Report:
Supervisor ofAdult Education Terms of Employment:
Part-time, 10 months/Tuesday and Thursday morningsPurpose:
Promotes reading, writing, speaking, and listening to a diverse population of immigrant adults.Essential Job Functions:
- Attend work in a regular, reliable, and punctual manner.
- Obtain AEL (Adult Education & Literacy) Certification after being hired.
- Obtain twenty hours of professional development per year.
- Establish a trusting environment where a diverse group of students can develop personal success in English.
- Ensure that curriculum meets the four areas of teaching ELL (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).
- Develop daily lesson plans based on the needs of students.
- Utilize Burlington English computerized program.
- Utilize technology with students.
- Maintain a volunteer network (if available) to assist students with specific skillsets.
- Assist volunteers (if available) with developing specific materials to meet individual student needs.
- Perform testing with students for placement testing and post testing.
- Promote program services to potential students within the local community.
- Complete documents related to compliance training, forms that document student hours, and other paperwork.
- Will be trained in CASAS Steps testing administration.
- Maintain records for local and state agencies.
- Other assigned duties.