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Texas Adult Education and Literacy VISTA- Lewisville

Not Actively Recruiting

Service Dates

April 24, 2017 - April 27, 2018

Application Window

January 19, 2017 - March 12, 2017

Locations

  • Denton, TX
  • Lewisville, TX

Contact Information

Lauren Tarin
(512) 287-2028
lauren@onestarfoundation.org

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Position Details

OneStar: Texas Adult Education and Literacy VISTA

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Description

Come serve with Denton Independent School District’s Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Program at their partnering site Lewisville ISD. Denton ISD’s AEL program is an instructional college and careers program for individuals who lack educational skills expected of high school graduates and whose inability to speak, read, and write the English language and compute and solve problems, constitutes a substantial impairment to their ability to become self-sufficient, obtain/retain employment, and/or function on the job.


Member Duties : Texas Adult Education and Literacy Capacity Building VISTA will build organizational capacity to fight poverty by increasing local capacity to serve eligible individuals in federal adult education and literacy (AEL) programs. AmeriCorps VISTA members will be responsible for building enrollment in AEL programs through increased capacity and strategic partnerships, developing marketing materials, participating in outreach and recruitment events to build program capacity and supporting student retention, retention research and retention strategies. This program serves individuals who lack sufficient mastery of basic educational skills to enable the individuals to function effectively in society; do not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have not achieved an equivalent level of education; or are unable to speak, read, or write the English language.

Come serve with Denton Independent School District’s Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Program at their partnering site Lewisville ISD. Denton ISD’s AEL program is an instructional college and careers program for individuals who lack educational skills expected of high school graduates and whose inability to speak, read, and write the English language and compute and solve problems, constitutes a substantial impairment to their ability to become self-sufficient, obtain/retain employment, and/or function on the job.


Member Duties : Texas Adult Education and Literacy Capacity Building VISTA will build organizational capacity to fight poverty by increasing local capacity to serve eligible individuals in federal adult education and literacy (AEL) programs. AmeriCorps VISTA members will be responsible for building enrollment in AEL programs through increased capacity and strategic partnerships, developing marketing materials, participating in outreach and recruitment events to build program capacity and supporting student retention, retention research and retention strategies. This program serves individuals who lack sufficient mastery of basic educational skills to enable the individuals to function effectively in society; do not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have not achieved an equivalent level of education; or are unable to speak, read, or write the English language.
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Living Allowance

$990 - $990 monthly

Benefits

Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training

Education Requirements

College Graduate

Desired Languages

English

Other Conditions

Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check

Service Details

Focus Areas

Community & Nonprofit Development, Economic Security, Education & Youth

Weekly Hours

40

Location Type

Suburban, Urban

Service Type

Indirect "capacity building" for a direct service program

Service Environment

Indoor

Placement

Individual Placement

Service Setting

Community Development Organization, Higher Education Institution, Local Educational Agency, School District

Activity Types

Office Activities, Professional Activities

Contact Information

Lauren Tarin
(512) 287-2028
lauren@onestarfoundation.org

Hosted By

Position Details

OneStar: Texas Adult Education and Literacy VISTA

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