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University of Arkansas is hiring a Special Instructor/Trainer to teach English as a Second Language to adults in the Adult Education Division of its Community College at Hope-Texarkana. The instructor helps non-native English speakers build the listening, speaking, and writing skills they need to function in society, as well as the academic skills covered on the GED exams. Lessons follow ESL curriculum standards and are taught during day and evening classes, both in person and virtually.

Highlights

Plan and deliver ESL lessons that follow curriculum standards and accommodate different student learning styles, submitting lesson plans to the director as requested.
Teach the WAGE certification curriculum to ESL students and use technology, including online distance-learning options and Burlington English training, to support instruction.
Assess student progress through formal and informal testing, including administering and grading TABE CLAS-E pre- and post-assessments.
Maintain an orderly, supportive classroom where learners actively participate, hold students to high performance expectations, and recognize their achievements.
Submit weekly attendance records and other required reports, attend faculty meetings and staff development training, and serve on committees as assigned.
Bachelor's degree and a valid Arkansas teaching certificate, with Adult Education licensure or ESL certification preferred.
At least one year of classroom teaching and planning experience, knowledge of ESL curriculum and instruction, and the ability to manage teenaged and adult learners and use learning management systems.
Pay of $25 per hour for a part-time, fixed-term position.

Special Instructor/Trainer Full Description

Department:

Adult Education Division

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Community College at Hope - Texarkana

Type of Position:

Instructional Development

Job Type:

Less than Annual Appointment (Fixed Term)

Sponsorship Available:

Summary of Job Duties:

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provide non-native speaking adult education students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them learn English as a Second Language. Assist non-native English-speaking students to develop listening, writing, and speaking skills necessary to function successfully in society and/or with academic skills and concepts covered in GED® exams.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Demonstrate relentless commitment to academic achievement of all students.
Foster collegiality and teambuilding among staff; encourage active involvement in decision-making.
Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance from students; hold students accountable for high performance; recognize student excellence and classroom achievement.
Establish and maintain an orderly and supportive classroom environment in which learners actively participate.
Prepare lesson plans according to ESL curriculum standards and submit plans to the director as requested; prepare and execute lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
Use technology to strengthen the teaching and learning process; use technology to supplement class instruction use of online distance learning delivery options. Complete Burlington English training.
Conduct and arrange ongoing assessment of students' achievement through formal or informal testing; administer and grade student TABE-CLAS E (pre and post) assessments.
Understand and deliver the WAGE™ certification curriculum to ESL students.
Participate in all 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.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Arkansas teaching certificate
Adult Education licensure or ESL certification preferred
Ability to teach day and evening classes, in-person and virtual options

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

General knowledge of ESL curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct teenaged and/or adult participants and effectively manage their behavior
Ability to learn and utilize learning management systems to deliver academic instruction

EXPERIENCE:

At least one year of actual classroom teaching and planning experience

Salary Information:

$25.00

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Recruitment Contact Information:

Wendy Jones

870-722-8176

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana (UACCHT) is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check, sex offender registry check, and drug screen. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check and/or a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:

Standing, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Hearing

Benefits Eligible:

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