Literacy Specialist (ESOL)

• Provides student-centered ESOL and digital literacy instruction, with career and college readiness focus, to adult English learners
• Works primarily at off-campus program locations, such as Picknelly Adult & Family Education Center (Holyoke), or Springfield Technical Community College
• Guides programming related to student leadership and/or digital literacy, including coordinating and supporting the work of student ambassadors
• Supports enrollment, assessment, intake/recruitment, and other program functions as requested
• Collaborates with instructors, advisors, and other members of team on program planning, curriculum development, student support, coaching, etc
• Provides high quality, communicative ESOL instruction related to skill development and college/career readiness
• Builds culturally responsive classroom spaces and a community that supports success for all students
• Incorporates numeracy and critical thinking into language instruction
• Designs a digital learning space for classes taught, and mechanisms that support the development of students’ independent learning skills
• Intentionally builds student skills using Canvas, Zoom, and other platforms
• Works closely with program leadership, Career Advisors, and colleagues to provide comprehensive instruction and support
• Designs classes in accordance with Educational Functioning Levels (EFLs), Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards, and program policies and procedures
• Selects and develops student-centered materials for classroom use, in accordance with program curriculum
• Provides leadership for one of the following areas, by collaboratively designing strategies, facilitating implementation, and tracking outcomes: Student Leadership: Supports students serving in leadership roles within the program, such as student ambassadors, Conversation Café facilitators, peer mentors, etc. (including coordinating the work of any student workers)
• Digital Literacy: Develops and supports strategies for consistent digital skills development across ESOL offerings, through assessment and instruction
• Works closely with team to develop and maintain student assessment schedule in order to meet program goals and fulfill funding requirements
• Assesses ESOL students in reading, writing, speaking and listening using DESE standardized assessment tools
• Participates in program planning, curriculum development, and program continuous improvement
• Engages in program-wide projects including collaborative curriculum design
• Maintains timely and accurate student records including attendance, assessment and other data
• Conducts intake/screening interviews with prospective students
• Includes required evening work (1-3 nights per week) to support these responsibilities, including teaching, facilitation, and/or assessment
• Supports daily operation of program sites, including planning and execution of school-wide events
• Collaborates and builds positive working relationships with partners including HCC & STCC adult education, HCC Academic ESL and Transition to College, and other college and community partners.

• Master’s degree and/or TESOL Certification
• At least 3 years’ experience in ESOL instruction
• Strong written and interpersonal communication and technology skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• strong leadership skills
• Commitment to professional and program development
• Commitment to learner-centered teaching
• Ability to work effectively and flexibly with diverse students, staff, and faculty.

• Trained to administer and score TABE-E reading, writing and/or BEST+ 3.0 Speaking/Listening Assessments
• Proficiency in Spanish, Arabic, Creole, French, Ukrainian, Russian, Vietnamese or another language in addition to English
• Familiarity with DESE-funded Adult Education system (including MA English Language Proficiency Standards and College & Career Readiness Standards)
• Previous experience using DESE LACES database.

comprehensive State benefits package