Instructor, ESOL - Adjunct

Posting Type: Adjunct Faculty

Job Description Summary:

The Basic Skills Instructor's responsibilities include classroom and laboratory instruction and spending time in preparation for them; maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies; maintaining course management system to track student progress and reviewing written examinations and papers. S/he shall also provide advisement to students regarding academic, curricular and career matters.

To ensure quality instruction in the ESOL program s/he shall work closely with Program Coordinator(s) and comply with all community college guidelines. This individual will report to the ESOL Coordinator.

Duties/Functions:

· Meet with students according to the published schedule of classes.

· Develop and implement lesson plans with respect to Reading, Writing, Listening comprehension and Speaking where appropriate.
.Provide timely feedback to student on a daily basis (Monday – Friday).

· Advise students regarding goals, progress and attendance.

· Implement student retention strategies.

· Demonstrate proficiency in teaching, classroom management, advising students and responding to their needs.

· Maintain course management system to track student progress and quality hours of instruction.

· Attend appropriate staff and faculty meetings.

· Attend and participate in appropriate local, regional and state training to enhance job performance.

· Perform other duties as assigned to promote the mission and goals of the Basic Skills program and Guilford Technical Community College.
.Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to fulfill work functions.
.Demonstrate and model the College's employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.

Additional

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Enhance job skills through participation in various professional development.

· Remain knowledgeable about education issues through reading of reports, periodicals, and other documents.

· Maintain a positive attitude appropriate with dealing with public, staff, and students.
.Dress in a manner that is professional and appropriate
.Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree required from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.

KSA Required:

· Must be proficient in computer applications and software systems.

· Must have strong customer relation skills.

· Must be able to adjust to diverse student populations and flexible work conditions/situations.

· Must possess fluent reading; verbal and written English communication skills.

· Must have ability to develop lesson plans and curriculum.

· Must have ability to teach to a variety of learning styles.
.Must be able to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.

Department/Job Specific Requirements:

· Be knowledgeable of adult learners.

· Possess ability to interact with individuals of diverse cultures.
.Ensure all records, accountability documents, attendance rosters and any supporting documents are completed in a timely manner and in compliance with the Basic Skills Department / Community College guidelines.

Physical Demands :

.Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
.No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
.Be able to perform duties, which require standing, bending, stooping, lifting/carrying 20 pounds.