Special Instructor/Trainer

University of Arkansas System•Hope, AR

About The Position

The Special Instructor/Trainer provides non-native-speaking adult education students with learning activities and experiences to help them learn English as a Second Language. The instructor helps students develop listening, writing, and speaking skills needed to function successfully in society and supports learning of academic skills and concepts covered on GED® exams. The role involves preparing and delivering lessons aligned with ESL curriculum standards, adapting instruction to different learning styles, using technology and online distance-learning options, and assessing student achievement. The instructor also delivers the WAGE™ certification curriculum to ESL students, completes Burlington English training, maintains attendance and other records, participates in staff development and meetings, and supports a positive, orderly classroom environment. The position requires the ability to teach day and evening classes, both in person and virtually.

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 virtual.

Nice To Haves

Adult Education licensure or ESL certification preferred.

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 where learners actively participate.
Prepare lesson plans according to ESL curriculum standards and submit them to the director as requested; prepare 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 and arrange ongoing formal or informal assessments of student achievement; 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 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.