Part-Time ELL Teaching Assistant

Part-Time Teaching Assistant

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is an innovative leading-edge college dedicated to student success. Part-Time Teaching Assistants are an integral part of the College's staff, helping us provide all learners with the highest quality learning opportunities when, where and how they want it.

• Follow the NWTC ELL Handbook policies and program procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to English Language programming as part of the Wisconsin Technical College System.
• Work with individual English Language Learners or small groups of ELLs to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by instructors.
• Assist the instructor in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual ELLs, their needs, interests, and abilities; create and modify materials to match students' English proficiency levels.
• Assist ELLs with digital learning in the classroom.
• Monitor ELLs attitudes and encourage confidence; notify the ELL instructor of any specific concerns.
• Assist English Language Learners in understanding academic language, content, instructions, and expectations, under the direction the instructor.
• Perform various clerical duties as needed, maintain records of student progress; check daily attendance; make copies; maintain and operate the classroom equipment; maintain class files.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of instructors.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence. Participate in professional development to support the English Language Learner program.
• Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute instructor assigned in absence of the ELL instructor.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by the ELL instructors and/or Associate Dean.
• Advise and support students as a mentor and role model in the achievement of their learning and career goals. This includes being accessible to students outside of scheduled classroom time.
• Provide educational leadership and work effectively with faculty, administration, and campus support staff.
• Maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and licensure required by other agencies to maintain individual and program accreditation.
• Comply with College policies and practices related to instruction, assessment, and delivery.
• Additional duties and responsibilities will be discussed as needs arise.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, linguistics, or a related field, preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• TESOL or TEFL certification
• Bi- or Multi-lingual, to include English and Spanish

• Workstation
  
  Activities:
  
  Ability to work at a computer, facilitate and/or demonstrate instructional activities, and attend meetings for extended periods.
• Mobility:
  Ability to navigate throughout campus locations, classrooms, offices, meeting spaces, and events as needed.
• Manual Dexterity:
  Ability to operate office equipment, instructional technology, tools, or controls required for the position.
• Communication:
  Ability to effectively access, interpret, and exchange information with students, employees, and community members.
• Light Material Handling:
  Ability to transport or move instructional materials, supplies, or equipment required for the position, with or without assistance or adaptive equipment, if applicable.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We strive to accommodate any individual who requires adjustments to ensure a fair and equal employment process. If you require specific accommodations during the application and/or screening process due to a disability or other reasons, please contact Talent and Culture.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Talent and Culture.

NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genetic testing or other applicable legislated categories. Inquiries regarding the College's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs.