Adult Education (ESL) English as a Second Language Facilitator

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Adult Education (ESL) English as a Second Language Facilitator

ABOUT OUR DISTRICT:

The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all – including students who fall behind or have been considered “hard to serve” for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and he is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 19,000+ students Pre-K-12 of whom 77% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 18% are served by the Office of Special Education and 78% are students of color.

WHO WE WANT:

Successful SCSD staff are passionately committed to urban education and all in for Syracuse students. They:

Believe strongly that all students can learn at high levels;
Demonstrate commitment to serving urban students, schools or communities, and to closing the achievement gap;
Demonstrate willingness to put the interests of students above all others;
Actively contribute to a culture of high expectations in their school and district;
Adapt seamlessly to the complexities of the urban school environment; and
Follow current trends in education policy and research.

The Adult Education ESL Facilitator is 10-month position that falls under direct supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools and CTE and the Adult Education Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Facilitation and support of a large of Adult Education ENL program that primarily focuses on refugees;
Co-supports English as a Second Language programs along with the RAP ESL Facilitator to ensure comprehensive educational, workforce, and community programming across SCSD adult education;
Assists adult ENL programs and staff with meeting yearly NYSED and federal grant objectives and benchmarks;
Provides programmatic and educational supports to teachers, case managers, and ancillary personnel related to the Westside Learning Center (WSLC);
Co-supports the Literacy Zone West grant objectives and outcomes along with the Literacy Zone Case Manager and WSLC staff;
Maintains, updates, audits, and supports division wide record keeping in physical files and online record keeping known as ASISTS;
Works with community organizations, local education institutions, and business and industry to form positive, collective relationships that benefit refugees, immigrants, and native-born language learners;
Responsible for creating a culturally and linguistically responsive, meaningful and active environment around refugees, immigrants, and native-born English language learners;
Coordinates staff development training with regional Central Southern Tier RAEN and school district’s professional development department;
Supports and recommendation needs for annual budget, classroom and space needs;
Manages the selection, evaluation and purchase of Adult Education ENL textbooks, online software, and instructional materials with assigned curriculum team;
Works as an active listener and action agent between K-12 and adult education to support the district and Board of Education’s collective mission and vision for students, parents, and community;
Establishes and maintains communication and working relationships with the Adult Education Director and K-12 departments including the Office of Family Engagement, ENL, World Languages and Bilingual Education, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and Special Projects;
Recognizes the importance of and supports the district’s equity, inclusion and belonging effort to ensure all adults, families, community, and district staff will be successful;
And, other duties as needed.