Adjunct Instructor, Adult Education, ESL PTT

Adjunct Instructor, Adult Education, ESL ) - PTT

SCC reserves the right to change, modify, or cancel posted positions as appropriate and/or necessary.

Under the general direction and supervision of the Assistant Director, ESL, Adjunct Instructors are responsible for supporting students’ English as a Second Language development from true beginner to career/college‑ready academic levels through whole‑class and/or online instruction in leveled ESL classes.

The ESL adjunct instructor supports up to 16 ESL students, creating lesson plans, introducing students to text‑based and online study programs, conducting high‑quality interactive face‑to‑face and/or online classes, using data from regular measurements of students’ progress to guide instruction, and supporting students in and out of class to achieve learning goals.

• SCC ESL program classes:
  Classes meet 6 hours a week in the morning or evenings by Zoom or at SCC campus locations. Classes meet for 4 quarters. Classes are leveled by English ability.
• SCC ESL Learning Centers:
  Multi‑level classes that meet 3 hours per week with open enrollment for students enrolled in the program to gain additional practice and to help newly oriented students prepare to join the next available quarter.
• Family Literacy classes:
  Classes meet 5 days a week for 2 hours each morning at select LPS schools. Classes are multi‑level with semi‑open enrollment for parents of LPS elementary students.

• Provide course expectations to all students upon student entry into the class.
• Develop and implement ESL classes based on student’s assessment results, ESL best practices, SCC ESL program standards, and student goals for study.
• 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.
• Maintain and report a minimum of 8 hours of professional development annually.
• 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.

• Knowledge about instructing non‑native speakers of English.
• Knowledge of working in multi‑lingual, multi‑level classes.
• Use of computers such as online learning programs, email, shared digital information, computer‑aided instruction, and audio‑visual communication software.
• Must reside in Nebraska.

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• Minimum 6 months of ESL instructional experience.

• Training and/or