Continuing Education Instructor - ESL Learning Guide, University College - Roger Williams University

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The Continuing Education Instructor who will act as a Learning Guide for the ESL Teacher Certification program.

Serve as a guide, mentor, instructor, and assessor for a small cohort of Teacher candidates throughout the year-long, July-June program.

Participation in and implementation of Mentor Training Workshops.

Participation in quarterly Learning Guides meetings.

Conduct quarterly CORP meetings.

Conduct initial and, at a minimum, monthly meetings with candidate(s).

Develop and guide each candidate's Professional Learning Plan.

Assess candidate's submissions of evidence for all domains.

Assess candidate's dispositions including a review of pre-assessment, mid and end of program assessment.

Assess candidate's video-taped teaching submissions; a minimum of five submissions.

As needed, participate as as an instructor in the Summer Intensive program and other program events.

Acknowledge and understand that the candidate(s) and Program Director evaluate the Learning Guide at least annually..

Requirements:

A minimum of three years' experience as an ESL certified teacher.

Hold a valid RI ESL teacher certificate at the appropriate level.

Preferred Qualifications

Five years' experience as an ESL certified teacher.

Masters Degree in the ESL field.

At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Additional Information:

As an institution committed to strengthening society through engaged teaching and learning as well as building the university that the world needs now, Roger Williams University values inclusion, seeks to reflect the diversity of the region and create access to higher education and career success.

The University seeks candidates who, through their work and life experiences, service to the community, and teaching or research, can contribute to our diversity, inclusivity, and equity goals.

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law.

For information on our Non-discrimination and Title IX policy, visit: rwu.edu/NDT9

Salaries for new hires at Roger Williams University usually fall between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range.

Application Instructions:

Please attach a resume, cover letter, a two-page essay on your skills as a mentor, and a copy of your ESL teaching certificate. In your cover letter/letter of interest, in addition to listing how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position, please include information about how you would be able to contribute to RWU's diversity, inclusivity, and equity goals. Applicants will also be required to complete an interview with the Program Director to include tasks associated with teaching ELs. If selected for an interview, an official recommendation form will be provided to candidates to have completed by two professional references.

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