REGION 5 ADULT BASIC EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR - ESL for 26-27

Roanoke County Public Schools is looking for a Region 5 Adult Education Instructor - ESL for the 2026-27 school year. $28.00 per hour, begins immediately and follows RCPS academic calendar. Job Summary: Region Five Adult Education is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Adult Education ABE English Language Instructor. This position will be responsible for teaching two times per week in the evening for 2.5 hours and 1 hour of planning is provided per class session. The Adult Education ABE Instructor is responsible for classroom instruction and evaluating students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. Self-motivated and able to work at a standalone satellite site in the region. Ability to manage and maintain a professional classroom, providing instruction to adult participants whose basic skill ranges vary. Possess working skills in the use of technology to deliver instruction, communicate via e-mail, and teach basic computer skills to the adult learner. Additionally, this position will report to the Regional Program Manager. Essential Duties: · Develop and implement effective lesson plans tailored for adult learners with varying proficiency and educational backgrounds. · Use a variety of teaching materials—including textbooks, multimedia, and digital tools—to support reading, writing, listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills. · Assess student proficiency using appropriate tools (e.g. ESL-level assessments), evaluate ongoing progress, and adjust instruction accordingly. · Maintain accurate student records—attendance, assessment results, demographics—and comply with reporting standards. · Teach in various settings: one-on-one, small-group, and large-group formats. · Manage learner behavior and create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports adult learning principles. · Work effectively with culturally, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse adult learners. · Build strong rapport and support students. · Coordinate with adult education colleagues, literacy specialists, and program administrator. · Engage in ongoing professional development through the Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center (VALRC) to stay current on best practices. Preferred Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field and have prior experience teaching basic academic skills to adult learners in an open-entry, multi-level classroom. Outstanding personal and interpersonal communication skills. · Expert skills for oral and written communication. · Ability to adapt instructional material to fit all learning styles. · Ability to maintain accurate records. · Knowledge of effective instructional methods for adult learners. · Knowledge of community needs within the Service Delivery Area. The ability to keep accurate records and incorporate current technology into the classroom environment. Communicate and work with a diverse population of individuals and groups. Establish and maintain constructive relationships. Additional Qualifications Bachelor's degree and experience in teaching core skills and specific subject matter required. · Instructional Skills: Curriculum design, assessment, scaffolding, pacing. · Relational Skills: Cultural competence, motivation, empathy. · Administrative Skills: Data management, compliance, scheduling. · Language-Specific Knowledge: ESL pedagogy, adult language acquisition, grammar & vocabulary instruction. Physical Demands Work is typically performed in a classroom while standing or walking in various settings. The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects to a light to medium weight.