Bilingual Education Specialist - UYOC

Description

Position Title: PT Bilingual Education Specialist – GED

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Budget Responsibilities: None

Reports To: Program Manager

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Date: October 2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Saturday Part-Time Bilingual Education Specialist - GED provides English and Spanish GED instruction to young adults ages 18–25, 8 hours/week, while supporting their educational, personal, and career goals. This part-time position delivers trauma-informed, academic instruction, test preparation services to help participants earn their GED and transition successfully into higher education, workforce training, or employment. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide bilingual (English/Spanish) GED instruction in Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials aligned with GED testing requirements.
• Conduct individual and group tutoring sessions.
• Assess student readiness and prepare participants for official GED exams.
• Monitor attendance, participation, and academic progress. 
• Build positive relationships with youth and young adults using a trauma-informed and Positive Youth Development approach.
• Maintain accurate participant records, attendance logs, assessments, and outcome data.
• Enter and manage client information in the Efforts-to-Outcomes (ETO) data system.
• Track and monitor key program outcomes, including student enrollment, retention, GED subject test completion, GED attainment, attendance, and participant engagement. 
• Maintain accurate and timely data entry, documentation, and reporting to support program evaluation, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in education, Human Services, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Experience teaching adult learners, high school equivalency programs, or youth education programs.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with database management systems.
• Maryland Adult Education/GED teaching experience.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bilingual proficiency is required (English and Spanish)
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences and deliver professional public presentations.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities in a dynamic, youth-centered environment.