Language Arts Teacher

Summary Administer the ABE program in Forest Lake and coordinate all areas including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, planning, training of staff and volunteers, evaluating, and record keeping and data collection for Metro East Consortium and the State. Teach adult basic education including GED preparation, adult diploma, English as a Second Language, basic skills, and family literacy. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Plan and implement program for adult literacy needs in the community. * Plan and monitor program budget * Supervise all licensed staff, office assistant, and volunteers. * Determine site schedule and staffing for all sessions * Train, orient, recognize, and place volunteer. * Coordinate all outreach and marketing activities. * Facilitate a thorough procedure for client orientation, intake, assessment, progress and reporting. * Provide student data reports to central services in a timely manner. * Instruct adult students individually or in small groups in a variety of areas including GED preparation, adult diploma, basic skills, basic computer skills, English as a Second Language, and family literacy. Perform other duties as assigned in support of instructional efforts such as: * Develop, plan and update student personal educational plan * Maintain student records * Perform follow-up with learners * Assess, utilize, and report student progress and goal achievement * Guide and direct volunteer activity * Participate in professional development activities * Develop and maintain partnerships * Handle additional responsibilities unique to the position or as assigned * Follow all guidelines and policies set by Metro East ABE consortium and the MN State ABE Director Schedule for 2017-2018 School Year This position is 32 hours per week for 47 weeks per year. Weeks off would primarily be structured around times when the program is closed such as holiday break, spring break, etc. Some evenings required.