Description

Under the direction of the Director of Adult Education, the English Language Learner (ELL) Instructor provides instruction to adult education students. The instructor plans, implements, documents and evaluates instructional practices, procedures and materials. The instructor provides direct, on-site daily supervision of academic assistants.

Salary: $17.15 - $24.96 per hour; 19 hours per week

Essential Job Functions

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Provides instruction in literacy, adult basic education, GED® test preparation, English language acquisition, family literacy, integrated English Literacy and civics education, integrated education and training, including career pathways, workplace education, and workforce preparation, including the National Career Readiness Certificate, and Ready To Work (RTW) skills integration.
• Applies research-based instructional practices that incorporate the use of computers and other technologies.
• Is knowledgeable of reading, writing and/or math instructional strategies.
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies and tools appropriate to the needs of the student.
• Uses lesson plans aligned with CCR Standards that integrate instruction across content areas.
• Provides continuous feedback and adjusts instruction to maximize student learning.
• Works with colleagues to develop and evaluate curriculum and materials.
• Integrates work-, family- and community-related activities into instruction. Administers and interprets appropriate placement and diagnostic tests.
• Applies adult education principles and methods in the workforce classroom.
• Facilitates the transfer of learned skills from the classroom to the job.
• Plans learning experiences that are interactive and relevant to the specific workplace environment.
• Customizes and develops workplace education curriculum and lesson plans that facilitate transference from the classroom to the job based on the workforce goals and expected training outcomes.
• Plans instructional support activities carried out by academic assistants.
• Evaluates the achievement of students with whom academic assistants are working.
• Additional duties may include assisting AE students with enrolling in postsecondary education institutions or training programs; helping students with job search skills in preparation for the workforce; connecting students with support services; and helping students establish career and educational goals.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor”s degree in education or a content-related field.
• Upon completion of 3 month probationary period, must have earned a 12.9+ score in every content area (Language, Reading and Math) on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) A level test, or
• Within the past 10 years, have earned a 21 composite score on the ACT or 990 on the SAT.
• Pass the TABE Clas-E Test on graduate level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ESL Teacher Certification or TESOL/TEFL/CELTA Certificate preferred .

Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Application materials may not be submitted by fax or email.

A complete application packet consists of:

• Completed Southern Union State Community College ONLINE employment application • Current resume
• List of three (3) professional references
• Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed (Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Please note: All submitted application materials become the property of the College. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied.

Correspondence regarding positions (i.e. scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the email address used on the applicant”s NEOGOV accounts. Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail accounts for additional information regarding this current applied for position.

In accordance with the Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Southern Union also participates in E-verify.

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Southern Union State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College”s prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.