Sr Learning Specialist-ESOL (Campus Title ESOL Adult Education Instructor) (Pool)

Mount Wachusett Community College•Leominster, MA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

This particular job posting is a "Pool" position. There may or may not be available openings at this time however, when an opening does occur, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants we have on file on an as needed basis. Applicants for positions will not be notified of their status unless they are contacted to come in for an interview, which might occur soon after applying or as much as a year later. The ESOL Instructor possesses a deep understanding of current theories and principles of second language acquisition and the ability to apply this knowledge to promote English language development, academic preparation for postsecondary enrollment, and enhanced employability for second language learners enrolled in Adult Education programming at MWCC. The ESOL Instructor provides rigorous, in person and/or remote synchronous and asynchronous, standards based instruction aligned to the Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards for Adult Education. The ESOL Instructor implements evidence-based instructional strategies and aligns professional practice to the Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers of Adult Speakers of Other Languages. The ESOL instructor delivers high quality instruction that supports the acquisition of foundational English language skills, academic skills to support post-secondary enrollment, digital literacy skills, and workplace readiness skills to enhance employability.

Requirements

Master's degree in Critical Thinking or closely related field; Three (3) years experience and/or training that includes program coordination, teaching, critical thinking instruction, curriculum development, and computer operations in a community college environment; or An Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

K-12 certification
Computer operations in a community college environment
Experience designing and delivering remote instruction
Experience working with adult students.

Responsibilities

Designs and delivers rigorous academic in person and/or online instruction aligned to thematic units designed to build skills in core language acquisition areas of Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, Mathematics, and Workplace Readiness.
Implement evidence-based instructional practices as part of course design and delivery.
Incorporate lessons and themes that address the components of language (sounds, vocabulary, syntax, communicative contexts and purposes and language awareness) to develop English language proficiency.
Conduct diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments to inform instructional design and delivery and to measure student learning.
Use task-based language learning activities that require learners to use authentic, unscripted language to complete tasks that resemble real-life problems or situations encountered by the learners outside of the classroom.
Incorporate educational technology (including but not limited to Burlington English, IXL, Newsela, Nearpod, Flocabulary, etc.) to enhance learning activities and maximize student learning.
The ESOL Instructor will deliver instruction using research-based practices effective for adult learners in in person and/or remote settings.
Maintain appropriate student data including proof of academic progress and samples of completed work and utilize that data to increase access to curriculum and design individualized learning opportunities for students as necessary.
Participate in student progress team meetings with colleagues (administration, advisors, instructors, etc.).
When working on-site or in an online course, arrive on site at least ten minutes prior to the beginning of class and stay until completing scheduled learning activities
Work cooperatively with Counselors to assist each enrolled student in the development of a comprehensive education and career plan that includes a review of local labor market data and education and training opportunities in the priority industries within their region.
Collaborate with program Career Development Counselors to deliver classroom instruction in college and workplace readiness.
Assist advisors in the alignment of these lessons to academic and content standards.
Contextualize instruction to include industry specific content (if appropriate for work assignment).
Maintain electronic copies of weekly instructional plans aligned to the program's curriculum and the Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards for Adult Education. Plans must be available for review by administration at the request of the Director of Adult Education, the President's Designee, or funders.
Increase knowledge and awareness of postsecondary education and employment opportunities within the priority industries of North Central Massachusetts as identified by the MassHire North Central Workforce Board and Skills Cabinet Regional Blueprint.
Attend all program wide meetings as scheduled by the Director of Adult Education and or the President's Designee, or funder.
Participate in regularly scheduled curriculum development and program improvement activities as assigned by the Director of Adult Education or his/her designee.
Engage in common planning time with peers - offering the opportunity for collegial exchanges of ideas and the development of creative and engaging lessons.
Work in collaboration with the Adult Education program on developing and/or implementing multi-year strategic plans aligned to WIOA, State, Local, and Institutional priorities.
The ESOL Instructor will effectively utilize technology to enhance student learning and increase student progress.
The ESOL Instructor will utilize Google Classroom to deliver content and assignments to students and extend the learning environment without increasing seat time in the course.
The ESOL Instructor will provide timely and authentic feedback/grading to students through numerous ways, including but not limited to, the learning management system used by the program (Google Classroom).
The ESOL Instructor will conduct remote student classroom sessions utilizing video conferencing technology (Google Meet, Zoom, etc.).
The ESOL Instructor must use the following educational technology to enhance student learning: Google Applications for Education (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Meet, etc.), Burlington English, IXL, Newsela, Quill, Nearpod.
The ESOL Instructor will regularly access, review, and update student electronic files.
The ESOL Instructor will access and utilize electronic assessment results to inform instruction.
Participate in all phases of the educator effectiveness evaluation process including but not limited to: (1) Self-Assessment (2) Professional Development Planning (3) Classroom Implementation of Learned Strategies (4) Ongoing observation and performance monitoring (5) Reflection.
Collaborate with program administration to develop and implement an annual professional development plan approved by the Director of Adult Education and/or his or her designee that is linked to the multi-year strategic plan.
Participate in at least twelve hours of professional development activities, or 2.5% of paid hours, whichever is greater, that are designed to improve content area knowledge.
Instructors with less than one year experience in adult education must attend the DESE sponsored online "New Staff Orientation" as conducted by SABES within one year of employment start date.
The ESOL Instructor will participate in classroom observations as determined by the Director of Adult Education and/or his/her designee.
The ESOL Instructor will have their online learning environment reviewed throughout the academic year to ensure effective usage, and engaging activities assigned through the learning platform.
The ESOL Instructor will participate in an annual instructor effectiveness evaluation conducted by the program director designed to identify areas of professional strength and challenge in the employees professional practice.
The ESOL Instructor will participate in the annual performance review process with direct supervisor and/or designee including any or all of the following: (1) short mini-observations by the Director of Adult Education and/or designee (2) Formal classroom observations conducted by the Dean and/or designee (3) Formal review process as dictated by the Office of Human Resources and the MCCC contract.
Other duties as assigned