Educational Specialist

Union Settlement Association is an on-the-ground resource for East Harlem residents of all ages, and a passionate advocate for the needs of underserved communities. Since opening our doors in 1895, we have brought education, wellness and community-building programs to our neighborhood, empowering New Yorkers with opportunities to better their lives. More than 350 staff work in our organization, and our services impact 10,000 people every year. By helping our neighbors realize their goals, we build the vitality and success of East Harlem. For more information about Union Settlement, please visit our website at www.uninonsettlement.org. 

The Educational Specialist has the overall responsibility for the development and implementation of the academic curriculum, program compliance and quality assurance for the ESOL CIVICS Program at Union Settlement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design, implement and recommend academic curriculum needs for students.
• Meet with Program Director to establish and review the academic learning curriculum of the program.
• Provide Intake, Assessment and Orientation for each enrollee.
• Research and develop new resources and materials to enhance the teaching curricula.
• Provide class instruction in ESL.
• Administer BEST PLUS tests at intake and regularly thereafter to monitor and document enrollee progress.
• Maintain Milestone performance files for each enrollee.
• Maintain and submit daily enrollee attendance. Follow-up with enrollees as needed to ensure their continued participation. Maintain office hours.
• Meet with students individually each cycle to review progress and need for additional help.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports on the enrollees and the classes.
• Prepare, Review, coordinate, and submit weekly Educational Lesson Plans.
• Make educational referrals.
• Provide progress reports as needed
• Attend Staff development training, program meetings and related conferences.

 
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist students with their academic projects, homework and provide enrichment programming services.
• Assist Program Coordinator and Program Director as needed.  Perform other duties as assigned.

            
SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Master Degree  in any relevant subject  with minimum three year teaching experience or  BA/BS and minimum three years educational teaching experience.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Experience working in classroom setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience with leading large and small group instruction.
• Computer literate, including experience with all Microsoft Office.
• Experience in developing and implementing curricula preferred.
• Classroom management and overall strong organizational skills preferred.

 
SPECIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly required to talk, hear, walk, stand, & sit. 
• Able to climb stairs if necessary.
• Able to operate a computer keyboard, mouse & office equipment.
• Ability to read printed materials and computer screens.
• Able to travel to multiple locations as needed.

Resume and cover letter to be submitted via email to hcortes@unionsettlement.org