About this role
Vacancy Announcement Aspire Adult Education Instructor/ESL (YR)
About CPS: Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) serves 35,000 students preschool to 12th grade in over 65 schools across a 91-square-mile district in Southwest Ohio. Cincinnati Public Schools is Greater Cincinnati's largest school district. CPS offers families high-quality educational choices and a variety of academic programs. Our innovative approach to education, our caring teachers and staff, and a vast array of collaborative partnerships have accelerated students' achievement - ensuring that students thrive and graduate prepared to enter college, the military and the workforce. Cincinnati Public is looking for creative, innovative, passionate, problem-solvers to join our team. We seek to have a positive impact on our children and families every day and are looking for staff members who want to not only do an excellent job with their career field but also serve as a role model for the children in CPS. We invite you to become a member of our CPS work family. General Statement of Duties:
Cincinnati Public Schools Adult Education is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Adult Education Instructor to join our Aspire team. This position provides instruction and support to adult learners pursuing a High School Equivalency (HSE), improving English language proficiency, preparing for postsecondary education, and advancing toward meaningful careers. The ideal candidate is passionate about adult education, understands workforce development, and is committed to helping students overcome barriers while achieving their educational and career goals.ommitted to helping students overcome barriers while achieving their educational and career goals. This position reports to the Administrator of the Aspire Program.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Education, English, ESOL, Human Services, Workforce Development, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
• Experience teaching, training, coaching, or facilitating instruction with adult learners or diverse populations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer and technology skills.
A teaching license is not required.
Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate shall have the training, skills, and ability necessary to:
• Provide engaging instruction to adult learners in High School Equivalency (HSE) and/or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes.
• Develop and deliver lessons aligned with Ohio Aspire standards and College and Career Readiness Standards.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the academic, language, and career goals of diverse adult learners.
• Integrate workforce readiness, digital literacy, career exploration, and employability skills into classroom instruction.
• Assist students with resume development, interviewing skills, career planning, and identifying educational and employment pathways.
• Support students pursuing Ohio-recognized industry credentials and postsecondary opportunities.
• Administer student assessments and monitor educational progress.
• Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, and student performance records using LACES or a similar student management system.
• Collaborate with Adult Education staff, workforce partners, colleges, employers, and community organizations to promote student success.
• Participate in required professional development and Ohio Aspire training.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environment for adult students.
• Assist with student recruitment, orientation, intake, and retention efforts as needed.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).
• Teaching High School Equivalency (GED/HSE) preparation.
• Knowledge of Ohio Aspire Adult Education programs.
• Knowledge of Adult Workforce Diploma Program (AWDP), and other Ohio-recognized adult education credentials.
• Experience using LACES or a comparable student information and attendance system.
• Knowledge of Adult Assessments:TABE, CASAS, WorkKeys, Accuplacer
• Workforce development or career coaching experience.
• Resume writing, interview preparation, and career pathway planning.
• College and career readiness instruction.
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse adult learners.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Passion for helping adult learners achieve educational and career success.
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• Ability to motivate, encourage, and support adult learners with diverse educational backgrounds.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, employers, colleges, and community partners.
• Commitment to equity, lifelong learning, and continuous improvement.
EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS:
Starting Salary: $28.23 per hour Service Period: Full-time, 35 Hours per week, 52 weeks ***Schedules may include daytime and evening hours based on program needs.
Why Join Cincinnati Public Schools Adult Education? Cincinnati Public Schools Adult Education empowers adults to earn their high school credential, improve English language skills, earn industry-recognized credentials, and prepare for college and careers. Our instructors play a vital role in transforming lives through education while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment dedicated to student success.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.cps-k12.org, click apply online. Only online applications will be considered.
Note: A lead teacher in a position may not be appointed to an administrative position while serving as a lead teacher. A lead teacher may apply for an administrative position if the lead teacher resigns the lead teacher position prior to submitting an application, however, selection is not guaranteed. A consulting teacher may not be appointed to an administrative position while serving as a consulting teacher and for one full school year after serving as a consulting teacher. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Certain jobs at Cincinnati Public Schools may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation are available upon request from Human Resources.
Cincinnati Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to employment. The district has a continuing non-discrimination policy which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.