Adult School - ESL Teacher (Part Time / 15 hrs per week) at Sequoia Union High School District

About the Employer The Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) serves more than 9,000 students in grades 9 through 12 from multiple diverse communities in the mid-Peninsula region between San Francisco and San Jose. Its location, coupled with its diverse student population, allows students the opportunity to learn to excel in a global society and interact effectively with people of all backgrounds, races, and ethnicities. The student population in the district is reflective of the diversity in California, with 45% who identify as Hispanic/Latino, 8.2% as Asian, 2.4% as African-American/Black, 2.1% as Pacific Islander, .2% as Native American, and 34.9% as White. SUHSD is committed to advancing racial, gender identity, and sexuality equity in order to ensure that all students are welcomed in a safe environment that values diversity. The district seeks to hire, support, and retain staff members that reflect the diversity of its student population. Description of Prospective Applicants We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, specifically, anti-bias educators who are racially conscious, equity-focused, and motivated to support the success of all of our students.

Sequoia Adult School is located at 3247 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025. This is a part-time (5.5 hours per week), hourly paid position for ESL classes at Sequoia Adult School. Classes are Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sequoia Union High School District

 

ADULT SCHOOL TEACHER

 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Adult School Teacher develops and teaches skills and knowledge in one or more courses offered in the Adult School.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIP

The Adult School Classroom Teacher is directly responsible to the Director of Adult Education.

 

MINIMUM DEGREES/CREDENTIALS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR POSITION

            Valid California teaching credential.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1.      Be aware of and conform to state, county, district, and school regulations which affect him/her

 2.      Utilize district approved course outline.

 

3.      Instruct students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course(s) of study specified in state law and district regulations and procedures.

 

4.      Seek to teach students the proper function and value of education in American society.

 

5.      Identify student needs, cooperate with professional staff to help students solve health, learning and attitude problems, and actively seek to help each student succeed in class.

 

6.      Develop, implement, assess, and revise lesson plans and instructional materials.

 

7.      Provide a wide range of teaching strategies as one element of implementing individualized instruction.

 

8.      Seek to create an environment for learning that is functional and attractive.

 

9.      Evaluate academic growth of students and communicate that to the students; record and report this evaluation when the student is seeking credit.

 

10.  Interpret the school program and specific elements of it to the student.

 

11.  Establish and maintain standards of student behavior consistent with district and adult school      behavior policies.

 

12.  Cooperate in the selection and/or development of books, AV aids, pamphlets, learning units, equipment, etc., necessary to implementation of the learning function.

 

13.  Plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals, where applicable.

 

14.  Participate in in-service activities organized by the Adult School.

 

15.  Maintain accurate attendance records, turn in attendance records to office according to established due dates; inform Director immediately if class falls below minimum size.

 

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Adult Education.

Please upload the following items with your Edjoin application - Valid California Credential - Updated Resume - Letter of Interest

Only EdJoin applications will be considered. Medical Stipend: Instructors may qualify for a medical stipend for healthcare premiums depending on hours worked per school year. Experience teaching adults desired.