NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Literacy Specialist (ESOL for Employment, Career and College Pathways)
Holyoke, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$35.31/hr - $35.31/hr
2+ years expHolyoke Community College is a vibrant educational institution serving over 9,000 students annually. They are seeking a Literacy Specialist to provide student-centered ESOL instruction for adult English learners, focusing on career and college pathways, while incorporating digital literacy into their teaching.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides high quality ESOL instruction related to skill development and college/career readiness. The program seeks to guide learners in identifying career goals and developing ESOL and work readiness skills in relation to that goal, leading to employment, placement in a job training or educational program leading to employment, or transition to community college by the end of the program
Collaboratively develops contextualized ESOL curriculum focused on essential career readiness skills and locally-relevant career opportunities and sectors. Courses run on 10-12 week cycles
Designs a digital learning space and mechanisms that support the development of students’ independent learning skills
Provides language support and tutoring to students who transition into workforce training, college, or job search at the conclusion of the program, as needed
Works closely with Director, Career & Education Advisor, and other colleagues to provide comprehensive instruction and support
Participates in program planning, curriculum development, and professional development
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree and at least two years experience in ESOL, Adult Basic Education, and/or Workforce Development
Strong written and interpersonal communication and technology skills
Commitment to professional and program development
Commitment to learner-centered teaching
Ability to work effectively and flexibly with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body
Evidence of effective, outcomes-based and/or contextualized instruction
Preferred
TESOL Certification or Masters in Applied Linguistics/ESL
Proficiency in Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Haitian Creole, Ukrainian, or another language spoken by our student population
Prior experience teaching internationally-trained professionals
Familiarity with DESE-funded Adult Education system (including MA ELPS or CCRSAE)
Prior experience with career-focused ESOL instruction
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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