QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• BA or MA in ESL, Applied Linguistics, or Bilingual Education, or TESOL
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluency in English language
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Preferred

• A minimum of two years relevant work experience (preferably in Adult Basic Education)
• Strong skillset in student testing, data analysis, measurable skills gains, and student advancement
• Experience teaching English Language Learners in Adult Education classes
• Strong ability to establish a culture of learning, respect, and rapport among colleagues and students

POSITION SUMMARY: Support and assist adult learners, ABE teachers, administrators and other staff in the areas of ESL (English as a Second Language), literacy development, and other academic areas. A district literacy specialist supports the district’s implementation of the Read Act; delivers support to school-based coaches; assists and supports the implementation of structured literacy, interventions, curriculum delivery, and educator training; assists with the development of personal learning plans; and trains paraprofessionals/support staff to support classroom literacy instruction. Duties include tracking attendance and lead classes as needed.

• Oversee record-keeping process including intakes, attendance, and pre- and post-testing
• Complete tutor training and lead small groups under the direction of a licensed teacher
• Reviewing pre- and post- testing data
• Assist in recruitment activities
• Photocopying, creating, and delivering materials as needed
• Support with external relations as assigned
• Other duties as assigned
  BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance.
  All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work.
  St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.isd742.org/about-us/title-ix. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.
  For inquiries, please contact jobs@isd742.org