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Job Description

Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in remedial education classes, preparatory classes for the General Educational Development test, literacy, or English as a Second Language. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 25-3011.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 55,140.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 26.00
Currently, there are 58,810 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors”.

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Tasks for “ESOL Instructor (English for Speakers of Other Languages Instructor)”

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests and issue grades in accordance with performance.
Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination.
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.
Write instructional articles on designated subjects.
Advise students on internships, prospective employers, and job placement services.
Select and schedule class times to ensure maximum attendance.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promote learning, following approved curricula.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Register, orient, and assess new students according to standards and procedures.
Provide information, guidance, and preparation for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) examination.
Train and assist tutors and community literacy volunteers.
Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Confer with leaders of government and community groups to coordinate student training or to find opportunities for students to fulfill curriculum requirements.
Participate in publicity planning, community awareness efforts, and student recruitment.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Write grants to obtain program funding.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Observe and evaluate the performance of other instructors.
Assign and grade class work and homework.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods in subjects, such as basic English language skills, life skills, and workforce entry skills.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.
Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Collaborate with other teachers and professionals in the development of instructional programs.
Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies.

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