POSITION AVAILABLE Adult Basic Education Evening Teacher for English as a Second Language/ ELL (highest level)Crystal Learning Center, Adult Academic Program. Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5:30-8:30 pm class, plus paid prep. Casual salary rate based on Appendix G of the 24-25 Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement. Reports to the Adult Basic Education Program Director RESPONSIBILITIES Chooses and/or designs instructional activities relevant to adult students\ level. Provides small group and virtual instruction. Builds rapport between staff and students. Maintains student and program records as directed by Program Director. Administers progress testing according to MDE schedule requirements. Plans and coordinates the work of paraprofessionals and/or volunteers to assist with instruction; provides appropriate feedback. Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor degree and current Minnesota teacher license in any field with certification in one of the following preferred: ABE, ESL, foreign language or Bachelor\s or Master\s degree in English as a Second Language, applied linguistics, or bilingual education. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Cooperation as a member of a professional teaching team. Openness to new educational practices PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Previous experience teaching adults whose native language is not English. Understanding of and respect for cultural issues facing immigrants and refugees. Familiarity with Standards in ABE and how to teach to the standards. Incorporation of educational technology into instruction, including online instruction. Current with trends in the field of English Language Learning and Adult Basic Education. Flexibility in level being taught; the level may change to reflect program and student needs.