Employment Opportunities

Hourly Teachers Needed!

Classes are held in-person or via Google Meet. Online classes can be taught remotely or from the Hubbs Center.

Open Positions

Summer ABE Instructors

• Teaching classes in-person or via Google Meet
• Various levels

Substitute Teachers

• All subject areas
• Accepting substitute applications on an ongoing basis

Rate of Pay

$30.00 per hour - Instructors with valid MN teaching license

$22.00 per hour - Non-licensed teachers

*Some paid prep time is included.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Meet one of the following:
        1) Valid MN teaching license in ABE/ELL, or
        2) Master's Degree in Education AND professional experience teaching adults
• Understanding of and commitment to principles of adult learning and literacy instruction
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with computers and other forms of instructional technology
• Knowledge of three sets of ABE content standards
• Knowledge of adult learning testing and measurement including authentic assessment techniques
• Knowledge of curriculum alternatives
• Knowledge of best practices for adult literacy instruction
• Knowledge of community resources
• Flexibility in scheduling (sites, class content, days of the week, hours)

Responsibilities & Duties

Instruction

• Use best practices in instruction for adult learners
• Use variety of instructional techniques to address diverse needs and goals of learners
• Find a substitute to cover the class in case of absence and prepare lesson plans for substitutes
• Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to provide students support from volunteer tutors
• Collaborate with colleagues on an instructional team
• Optional: participate in a Professional Learning Community (PLC)

Curriculum, Planning, & Assessment

• Design and develop supplemental materials as needed for curriculum
• Participate in curriculum design for programming including the use of technology
• Assess and evaluate student achievement according to accepted measurement criteria

Additional Duties

• Survey needs, report problems, and make recommendations to administration/teaching teams
• Use technology for communication, information tracking and data collection
• Promote ABE and assist in student recruitment
• Keep informed of research and new developments in adult literacy education
• Attend staff development activities offered by the district, State of MN, and ABE program as needed
• Complete required reports accurately and submit promptly
• Make appropriate referrals for learners to the school counselor and community agencies

Apply Today!

Email your resume and cover letter to Assistant Supervisor Cathy Grady at catherine.grady@spps.org.

Questions?

Contact Cathy Grady at 651-744-1417 or catherine.grady@spps.org.