General Description of Position
Under the general direction and supervision of the Assistant Director of Adult Education, the Adjunct Instructor, ESL is responsible for supporting students’ English as a Second Language development from true beginner to career/college-ready academic levels through individualized classroom and/or online instruction by developing data- and needs-driven individual learning plans.
The Adjunct Instructor, ESL is responsible for supporting up to 16 ESL students as they use in-class, text-based, and/or online materials to build English language skills in leveled ESL classes. They create lesson plans, introduce students to text-based and online study programs, conduct high-quality, interactive face-to-face and/or remote classes, use data from regular measurements of students’ progress to guide instruction, and support students in and out of class to achieve learning goals.
This is a part-time temporary position, requiring 6-10 hours/week. Paid training is available and required. This position is located in Nebraska City, NE.
Essential Functions
- Provide course expectations to all students upon student entry into the class.
- Develop and implement ESL classes based on students’ assessment results, ESL best practices, SCC ESL program standards, and student goals for study.Use Data from CASAS pre-measurement of skills and post-measurement of progress to guide students to targeted individualized supports, such as text-based and online materials.
- Support students with appropriate advice regarding studies and learning.
Advise students about materials and information that may be useful to their English language improvement, including course level adjustments, additional English language learning resources, pursuing post-secondary study, work preparation, and strategies for improving English language skills.
- Maintain accurate records and participate in supporting program requirements.
Complete student attendance in a timely manner. Instruct students on how to keep accurate records, such as student attendance sign-in sheets. Assist in student retention efforts. Support program progress review efforts and encourage students to participate in them.
- Manage all student onboarding requirements: pre- and post-assessment; intake process; and SCC class registration process.
- Maintain and report a minimum of 8 hours of professional development annually. Complete state- and program- required professional development. Attend mandatory program in-service and meetings. Read and act upon program emails and meetings with updates and information.
Promote a Culture of Belonging
Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.
Benefits
Part-time temporary employees are eligible to participate in the TIAA retirement plan through a Roth, SRA, or 457(B) account, with no match provided by the College.