Adult Literacy Specialist

Job overview

The Adult Literacy Specialist role is based onsite at the Administration Office in Livingston, LA, and requires travel to all library locations. Compensation is not specified. The Livingston Parish Library’s Community Engagement Department operates adult literacy and English as a Second Language programs. The specialist organizes and operates these programs, supports learners and tutors, and monitors progress. By recruiting and training volunteers, coordinating instruction and resources, and providing tutoring and classes, the role strengthens literacy services across the library system and community.

What you'll do

• Organize, plan, develop, and operate Adult Literacy and ESL programs
• interview, train, and monitor volunteers
• meet with volunteers to assess progress
• conduct student intake and exit interviews
• maintain confidential student and volunteer files
• select learning resources
• proctor, grade, and evaluate placement tests
• monitor student progress
• research tutoring methods and community resources
• conduct one-on-one tutoring
• teach a monthly evening Beginning ESL class
• coordinate the Excel High School Program with the Head of Community Engagement
• prepare program instructions and support literacy and ESL events
• monitor the program budget and supplies
• travel to library locations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

adult literacy specialist

adult literacy program

english as a second language

volunteer training

tutoring

beginning esl class

student progress

community engagement

livingston la

livingston parish library

travel to library locations

bachelor’s degree required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and tutoring or teaching experience; some nights and weekends may be required, and the role travels to all library locations.

About the employer

Livingston Parish Library is hiring for this role. Industry: Exam Preparation and Tutoring. Sector: 61.