ELL Instructor - Online (Part Time)

Position Duties

• Assist students with coursework in a variety of formats including individualized instruction, computer assisted instruction, large group courses, and other methods. Collaborate with fellow learning center instructors on curriculum development, student intake/advising, and staff development activities. Conduct CASAS assessments for eligible students. Perform other related work duties as assigned. Provide contextualized, scaffolder, interactive instruction that includes cooperative learning tasks and implements ELL college and career readiness and CASAS ELL standards. Track attendance daily and submit reports. Respond in a timely matter to communications and requests from program director and coordinator. Participate in weekly team meetings and ongoing professional development opportunities. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: Be able and willing to represent the Kirkwood Community College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Possess the ability to develop, enforce, and implement policies and procedures to serve a wide range of students with varying backgrounds, abilities and personalities effectively. Assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions. Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, and the general public. Read, understand and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written communication. Use computer systems effectively for word processing, database management, and classroom instructional purposes. Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist students with coursework in a variety of formats including individualized instruction, computer assisted instruction, large group courses, and other methods.
• Collaborate with fellow learning center instructors on curriculum development, student intake/advising, and staff development activities.
• Conduct CASAS assessments for eligible students.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.
• Provide contextualized, scaffolder, interactive instruction that includes cooperative learning tasks and implements ELL college and career readiness and CASAS ELL standards.
• Track attendance daily and submit reports.
• Respond in a timely matter to communications and requests from program director and coordinator.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
• Be able and willing to represent the Kirkwood Community College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.
• Possess the ability to develop, enforce, and implement policies and procedures to serve a wide range of students with varying backgrounds, abilities and personalities effectively.
• Assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Read, understand and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written communication.
• Use computer systems effectively for word processing, database management, and classroom instructional purposes.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
• The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing. The position involves occasional (10-33%) driving to events and meetings away from KCC’s main campus.

Other Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or will receive one by September 14. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS : Prior experience teaching adult ELL/ABE learners or working with adult immigrants Prior experience teaching ELL or foreign language at any age Bachelor’s or master’s degree in TESOL, Education, Foreign Language Teaching or related field TESOL training/certification preferred, such as K-12 certification in ELL, bachelors or graduate studies in TESOL, TEFL certification or completion of MN Literacy Council pre-service training courses for adult ELL educators ( http://online.themlc.org/ ). EEO/AA STATEMENT: It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572, equity@kirkwood.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov . WHY KIRKWOOD: Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or will receive one by September 14.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS :
• Prior experience teaching adult ELL/ABE learners or working with adult immigrants
• Prior experience teaching ELL or foreign language at any age
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in TESOL, Education, Foreign Language Teaching or related field
• TESOL training/certification preferred, such as K-12 certification in ELL, bachelors or graduate studies in TESOL, TEFL certification or completion of MN Literacy Council pre-service training courses for adult ELL educators ( http://online.themlc.org/ ).

Benefits

• Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here !

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