• Job Description

  Req#: 6188
  Position Type:
  Adult Education/ ESL Teacher
  
  
  Date Posted:
  7/9/2025
  
  
  Location:
  Adult Education
  
  
  Date Available:
  07/28/2025
  
  
  Closing Date:
  07/14/2025
  
  
  Bachelor’s Degree
  Strong communication skills
  Ability to work independently to accomplish pre-determined goals
  High degree of initiative to implement positive changes within the existing system
  Strong communication skills.
  Ability to work independently to accomplish pre-determined goals.
  High degree of initiative to implement positive changes within the existing system
  Teaching ability with individuals of different cultures and dialects
  Valid Teaching Certificate or SCDE Waiver on file
  Schedule to be established by director
  Availability and continuation of the Adult Education GED teacher schedule is determined by enrollment, evaluation, and available funds. Programs may be added or cut at the Directors discretion.
  $27.50 for non-certified and $30.00 for certified teachers
  Hourly paid positions with no benefits
  Part Time Positions usually 16-20 hours per week for morning classes or 4-7 hours per week for night classes
  Understand and respond to the needs of adult learners.
  Plan effectively for the learning of each student through diagnosis, data analysis, perception, and evaluation
  Manage instruction in the classroom to provide maximum learning opportunities for each student
  Prepare and evaluate materials for learning
  Integrate software into curriculum when appropriate
  Assist in the selection of textbooks, instructional materials, and supplies
  Maintain necessary permanent/teacher and student records
  Participate in the planning and evaluation of the adult education program
  Keep Student Progress/Study Guide folders up to date
  Participate in professional development activities through the SDE and Lexington One AE
  Provide a positive model for adult students
  Develop curriculum that meets the SDE standards
  Conduct Pre and Post Tests utilizing BEST Plus and/or BEST Literacy to evaluate adult’s progress
  Collect and submit all data to include BEST test and weekly attendance to the LACES Coordinator
  Assist in promotion and advertisement of ESL programs
  Adhere to Quality Indicators as outlined in SDE Local Program Review Process document
  Adhere to all expectations of an employee of Lexington School District One as outlined in the Employee Handbook
  All other duties as assigned.
  Job Description
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  Position Title: Adult Education ESL Teacher (Part-Time)
  Department: Adult Education
  Reports To: Adult Education Director
  FLSA Status: Not Applicable
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  REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • Strong communication skills

  • Ability to work independently to accomplish pre-determined goals

  • High degree of initiative to implement positive changes within the existing system
  CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
  • Strong communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently to accomplish pre-determined goals.

  • High degree of initiative to implement positive changes within the existing system

  • Teaching ability with individuals of different cultures and dialects

  • Valid Teaching Certificate or SCDE Waiver on file
  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  Hours:
  • Schedule to be established by director

  • Availability and continuation of the Adult Education GED teacher schedule is determined by enrollment, evaluation, and available funds. Programs may be added or cut at the Directors discretion.
  Salary Range:
  • $27.50 for non-certified and $30.00 for certified teachers

  • Hourly paid positions with no benefits

  • Part Time Positions usually 16-20 hours per week for morning classes or 4-7 hours per week for night classes
  The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment may be adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.
  GENERAL SUMMARY:
  To facilitate an ESL Program that emphasizes language acquisition to include speaking, reading, and writing. This includes monitoring, registering and facilitating day-to-day operation of the ESL classroom.
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Understand and respond to the needs of adult learners.

  • Plan effectively for the learning of each student through diagnosis, data analysis, perception, and evaluation

  • Manage instruction in the classroom to provide maximum learning opportunities for each student

  • Prepare and evaluate materials for learning

  • Integrate software into curriculum when appropriate

  • Assist in the selection of textbooks, instructional materials, and supplies

  • Maintain necessary permanent/teacher and student records

  • Participate in the planning and evaluation of the adult education program

  • Keep Student Progress/Study Guide folders up to date

  • Participate in professional development activities through the SDE and Lexington One AE

  • Provide a positive model for adult students

  • Develop curriculum that meets the SDE standards

  • Conduct Pre and Post Tests utilizing BEST Plus and/or BEST Literacy to evaluate adult’s progress

  • Collect and submit all data to include BEST test and weekly attendance to the LACES Coordinator

  • Assist in promotion and advertisement of ESL programs

  • Adhere to Quality Indicators as outlined in SDE Local Program Review Process document

  • Adhere to all expectations of an employee of Lexington School District One as outlined in the Employee Handbook

  • All other duties as assigned.
  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
  No budgetary responsibility.
  OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies. Must be able to access reliable transportation.
  Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district that pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and operations. Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities. Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties. Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information. Ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public.
  Personal computer experience required. Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory. Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines. Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group. Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines. Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee. Computer literacy required.
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as boxes of materials. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials.
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours. Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.
  WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  Conducts duties in a classroom environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions. Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and working with students and adults. Physical demands are restricted to classroom work requiring occasional lifting/moving of items weighing up to fifty pounds, and standing for long periods of time. Job requires the operation of general office equipment.
  The noise level in the work environment for this position varies. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.
  EVALUATION:
  Performance of this job is evaluated annually according to Board Policy.
  DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
  The information contained in this job-description is intended for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
  This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required. As a temporary employee, the person in this position is not guaranteed employment with Lexington County School District One, but is called on an “as needed” basis only. A temporary employee is not eligible for unemployment benefits.
  NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY:
  Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Therefore, the district does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law.
  The district will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
  
  
  

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  Lexington School District One is dedicated to encouraging a learning environment that prepares students to be the next generation of leaders.

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