PT Adult Education Instructor ABE​/HSE - Willcox

Position Summary

The Adult Education Instructor is responsible for providing quality English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency instruction, and/or other classes to students enrolled in the Adult Education Program and for performing instruction-related duties including student attendance, assessment, persistence activities, and follow-up in accordance with the mission of the department. Instruction is provided via a variety of media, including face-to-face courses, blended learning, and online throughout Cochise County and our entire services area.

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Note:

Cochise College requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.

Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at any time.

Teaches Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and/or ESOL courses based on the Arizona Adult Education Content and English Language Proficiency standards and in accordance with the college guidance; maintains written instructional standards; facilitates instruction using alternative delivery methods as needed; informs students in writing of instructional standards; monitors student attendance; communicates performance issues with students and works towards resolution; posts and maintains office hours;

participates in the assessment of student learning outcomes; establishes, maintains and submits accurate student and instructional records in a timely manner; resolves issues relevant to area of responsibility and scope of authority.

Applies and maintains standards of quality operating methods, processes, systems, and procedures; implements changes as necessary to maintain a successful Adult Education program; integrates knowledge of industry trends and professional training to continuously improve program quality.

Develops, prepares and implements lesson plans; conducts pre- and post-assessment of students; evaluates, assesses and plans for students’ educational and social needs.

Participates in Adult Education course scheduling, department, division and college meetings; collaborates with other instructors in assessment of teaching strategies and the effectiveness of the instructional program to help promote a culture of continuous improvement; serves on at least one internal and one Cochise College committee as assigned.

Participates in Cochise College convocation, the Cochise College Adult Education recognition ceremony and at least one day of the AZ Dept of Ed’s Adult Education Institute Week.

Resolves issues relevant to area of responsibility and scope of authority, referring more difficult or complex problems to the Adult Education Program Director.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting body of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education
• Valid Arizona…