Special Instructor/Trainer

University of Arkansas•Texarkana, AR

About The Position

The Special Instructor/Trainer provides non-native-speaking adult education students with appropriate learning activities and experiences to help them learn English as a Second Language (ESL). The instructor helps students develop listening, writing, and speaking skills for successful participation in society and supports their academic skills and concepts covered in GED® exams. The position requires planning and delivering instruction aligned with ESL curriculum standards, adapting lessons for different learning styles, using technology and online distance-learning options, and conducting student assessments. The instructor also delivers WAGE™ certification curriculum to ESL students, completes required Burlington English training, maintains attendance and other records, and participates in staff development and college activities. The role is with the Adult Education Division at the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Valid Arkansas teaching certificate.
At least one year of actual classroom teaching and planning experience.
General knowledge of ESL curriculum and instruction.
Ability to instruct teenage and/or adult participants and effectively manage their behavior.
Ability to learn and use learning management systems to deliver academic instruction.
Ability to teach day and evening classes, in person and through virtual options.

Nice To Haves

Adult Education licensure or ESL certification.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate commitment to the academic achievement of all students.
Foster collegiality and teambuilding among staff and encourage active involvement in decision-making.
Communicate expectations for high-level student performance, hold students accountable, and recognize student excellence and classroom achievement.
Establish and maintain an orderly, supportive classroom environment in which learners actively participate.
Prepare lesson plans according to ESL curriculum standards, submit plans to the director as requested, and deliver lessons that accommodate differences in student learning styles.
Use technology to strengthen teaching and learning, supplement classroom instruction, and support online distance-learning delivery options; complete Burlington English training.
Conduct or arrange ongoing formal and informal assessments, and administer and grade student TABE-CLAS E pre- and post-assessments.
Understand and deliver the WAGE™ certification curriculum to ESL students.
Participate in required staff development training and activities to improve job-related skills.
Compile, maintain, and file reports; submit weekly attendance records and other required documents.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as assigned.