United South End Settlements

United South End Settlements (USES) builds upon its history as one of the long-standing settlement houses to provide holistic and integrated services to children, teens, adults, and seniors through programs in art, education, technology, and social services. USES is committed to its motto of “neighbors helping neighbors” and works with its neighbors to be the living room of the community. Our extended family is an integrated team of participants, staff, volunteers, community leaders, and business partners. USES operates in three locations in the South End – Harriet Tubman House, South End House, the Children’s Art Centre – and Camp Hale on Squam Lake in New Hampshire. To learn more, please visit our website at www.uses.org.

ESOL Level 3 and Home Health Aid Teacher

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Director of Workforce Readiness, the ESOL level 3 and Home Health Aid Teacher provides English language instruction and workplace English for Home Health Aid careers. The Teacher is responsible for creating lesson plans, assessing students’ progress, developing Individual Learning Plans, and collecting and reporting of required data.

This is a part-time, 23 hours (including prep-time) per week, position September-June, 2016. Classes meet Tuesday- Friday from 9:15a.m.-1:15 p.m. Meeting and professional development hours are included in the total hours.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree required; Masters degree in TESOL, Education Health strongly preferred
A minimum of three years teaching experience preferably in a DESE funded ABE program
At least one year of experience teaching or working in home health care or related field
High level of cultural awareness and commitment to working with students to overcome barriers to success
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated skills in curriculum development and implementation
Strong time management skills, and ability to work under pressure
Experienced in completing data reporting and administrative tasks accurately
Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team
Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer)
Knowledge of SMARTT database preferred
Ability and willingness to learn required
Understanding the WIOA requirements
Best Plus and TABE E certified preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

ESOL Level 3

Teach language skills to limited English-speaking adults in accordance with program schedule.
Develop the ESOL college and career readiness curriculum, placement tests, lesson plans, teaching materials, and individual learning plans (ILPs) to aid students in developing skills and confidence in using oral and written English
Integrate computer-aided instruction into lessons as appropriate
Compile and submit lesson plans integrating MA DESE, CCRSAE and WIOA requirements into the curriculum frameworks
Monitor and assess students’ progress on a regular basis
Work closely with Career Advisor/Job Placement Specialist to assist students with job placements
Maintain all necessary files and records
Assist with outreach, recruitment, assessment, and placement of students as needed
Administer and score placement tests as needed
Help to set students’ college and career readiness goals
Provide guidance and support to volunteer tutors and student interns as needed
Pursue professional development opportunities for professional growth

Home Health Aid Instruction

Provide instruction for the Home Health Aide Training Program in accordance with applicable regulations.
Prepare students for a career in Home Health Aid field
Prepare lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited allied health courses
Prepare students to pass the CNA exam and certification requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (with or without accommodation)

Must be able to finger, feel, talk, hear, and be capable of repetitive motion
Position requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly
Work requires close visual acuity
Position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

How to apply

To apply, please email resume and cover letterto: humanresources@uses.org

In the subject line, please specify the position to which you are applying.

No phone calls, please.