English as a Second Language Instructor

Flathead Valley Community College•Kalispell, MT

58d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

The instructor works in coordination with the Adult Education staff, and is responsible for orienting, assessing, enrolling and instructing eligible adult English language learners utilizing the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) for speaking, listening, reading, writing, digital literacy, and employability skills, using up-to-date and sound pedagogical methods appropriate for adult English as a Second Language learners.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in closely related field AND three years of related experience; AND,
English Second Language Instructor certification
Skill in content and teaching competencies which engage the ESL student and focus on student learning
Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC
Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the college community and community
Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships
Ability to follow and issue directions
Demonstrated communication, technology, presentation, customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
Ability to intermittently work non-traditional schedules including evenings, weekends, etc.
Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check
Ability to respond in the event of an emergency
This is a Medium Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Medium Duty involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in related field AND one year of related experience
State Teaching License
Work experience teaching adult learners

Responsibilities

Conducts individual student orientation, collects required data, and assesses prospective English Second Language (ESL) students
Develops student learning plan and assists student in setting, documenting, monitoring progress toward, and revising meaningful educational goals with students
Understands and adheres to the State AE/ESL testing policies and program procedures
Works collaboratively with team members and community partners to develop program goals related to the ESL student population
Works both on-site at Kalispell campus and on location with business partners to provide services
Completes student documentation accurately and reports in a timely manner following state policy guidelines
Maintains accurate attendance records and inputs into program database weekly
Understands and implements the CCR (College and Career Readiness) standards, including writing lesson plans and designing individual and group activities
Creates and facilitates online learning opportunities and ongoing program innovations
Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of learners, including direct instruction and integration of technology
Uses and maintains competency in various technologies and blends technology into all facets of student learning in a way that builds students' digital literacy and employability skills
Uses technology to collect student feedback and homework, collaborate with colleagues, keep records, track program effectiveness, and be informed about the FVCC and local community
Provides a comfortable and motivating environment for adult learners
Participates in AE department meetings and state and local professional development activities
Employs various techniques to improve student retention and goal attainment in the classroom and through follow-up efforts
Remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignment
Attends related trainings, workshops, and professional development
Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students, faculty, and the College
Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships
Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies
Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or convening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities
Performs other duties as assigned