Adult English Language Instructor

Position Summary:

This position provides classroom instruction to adults in a variety of adult education settings, in 

accordance with program and funding source policies and emerging best practices, using a variety of 

instructional strategies that engage program participants in learning. Instructors will also participate in all 

professional development, curriculum development, and student documentation practices per program 

policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Using a provided format, develop written individualized educational plans /adaptation plans for 

each participant according to the needs of English language learners, and low literacy students for 

multi-level instruction for simultaneous online real time virtual and in person lessons.

2. Implement curriculum and model skills during instruction related to digital literacy, academic and 

workplace readiness, basic literacy, civics, or parenting education and in a manner consistent with 

the program design and state standards that addresses participant current academic levels.

3. Prepare for, distribute, and document supplemental distance learning activities and make up 

assignments for each student as needed.

4. Participate in state mandated activities, including but not limited to PLC meetings, teacher training, 

staff development, program improvement, and other AIU or state program initiatives that support 

program development as directed by the coordinator. This includes completing the new staff 

induction modules withing the current program year of being hired. 

5. Work with all AIU staff and students to effectively understand and create a positive, respectful 

learning environment that promotes a culture of learning within the framework of our program 

guidelines including the discussion of program policies, technology usage, orientation, other as 

needed.

6. Provide mentoring and coaching in digital technologies to students, class aides, new staff, and other 

program members.

7. Follow all AIU and Adult education, program-related policies and procedures, and identify and 

immediately refer to program coordinator any issues regarding emergency issues/plans, classroom 

management, teacher, tutor or student concerns, supply needs, etc as directed.

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8. Maintain and secure accurate student records and other clerical data as assigned to follow AIU, 

state and federal policies and regulations.

9. Perform a variety of non-instructional responsibilities as needed and assigned, such as clerical, data 

collection and entry, curriculum development, case management, recruitment, training, and/or any 

additional tasks related to the general operation of the Adult Education Program.

10. Adhere to deadlines, class schedules, appointments, meetings, and work effectively in meeting goals 

on a daily basis.

11. Ability to travel between class sites and locations and maintain a clean and orderly classroom, staff 

work areas and storage areas and travel supplies as needed. 

12. Assist in additional program related events, activities and class coverage when needed.

13. Provide staff/volunteer training and fulfill responsibilities related to the PDE identified role of Digital 

Literacy specialist in alignment with program development

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s Degree; English, Education, ESL, TOEFL or related field required.

Minimum of one (1) year ESL teaching experience classroom-based or small group instruction preferred.

Minimum of one (1) year experience in Adult Education preferred.

Basic level expertise in current Microsoft/Google office products for use and presentation is required.

Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and ability to work with limited supervision.

Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.

Ability to track, evaluate, and interpret program data to ensure high-quality programs and services.

Ability to comply with the AIU Policies and Procedures.

Working Conditions:

Identify the working conditions and physical demands which relate to the essential functions of the 

position, such as working indoors/outdoors, working with exposures to hazards, etc. Include special 

considerations for the position, such as occasional travel or necessary overtime.

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.

• Sitting for extended period of time
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds
• Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies
• Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner

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• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English-speaking

customers

• Hearing clearly
• Adequate vision to perform duties

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act 

(ADA) 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.

Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and 

responsibilities required of this position. 

Reports To: Clara Folino, Adult Education and Family Literacy Supervisor

Department: FACES/Adult Education/Family Literacy

Position Schedule: Monday – Friday

Salary: $35,000

Benefits: Health, dental and eye for 260 day full time employee 

To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume, PA Certificate (if applicable)

and transcripts at the AIU Career Site.

Please send any questions to: [email protected]

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate 

on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or 

limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment 

practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil 

Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age 

Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the 

Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute

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