Part-time Skills Instructor - English Language Learner

Overview

Part
- Time Basic Skills Instructor - English Language Learner will provide instruction within our Learning Support Division. Position will be responsible for providing instruction in the areas of English Language Learning in accordance with the educational objectives of Blackhawk Technical College. Position will also develop, maintain, and upgrade curriculum in areas of instructional delivery. Will organize courses for non-native speakers with diverse activities and methods that cover all aspects of English language (speaking, writing, and comprehending).

Instruction may held at any of the college locations or community partners and may include online instruction, embedded instruction in program courses, facilitating accelerated programs, and teaching daytime and evening courses.

• Provide instruction for assigned classes.
• Engage in ongoing student learning assessment to determine effectiveness of instruction and curriculum.
• Create a classroom environment that is respectful of diversity and demonstrates a commitment to multiculturalism.
• Maintain accurate student records and reports as requested by administrative offices.
• Identify students needing assistance and refer students to Student Services. Collaborate with Student Services and the Learning Resources staff members to help students adjust to the learning environment.
• Remain current on developments in the teaching field so that instruction is delivered for a variety of learning styles, uses the latest supportive technology and utilizes alternative delivery methods.
• Remain current on Best Practices on GED curriculum content in the discipline and use of continuous quality improvement techniques to update content and foster current evidence-based program assessment and improvement.
• Develop and update or revise course curriculum as needed to maintain program relevance.
• Prepare and update course syllabi (using BTC guidelines) for each course taught, and work cooperatively with members of other departments and programs in coordinating courses.
• Assist in the enforcement of college regulations and report student conduct violations to administration.
• Meet weekly office hours and other duties required to meet student, employer, and college needs.
• Learning Support Manager & Department Chair in other duties as assigned.
• Meet Wisconsin Technical College System professional development requirements through the Faculty Quality Assurance System.
• Create individualized GED educational plans based on each student’s needs.

• Bachelor Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL), English or Comparative Literature, or Linguistics, Communications, Creative Writing, or Journalism or BA/BS IN Education with a minor or 20 semester credits in communications/reading/writing taught at Elementary or Secondary Educational levels-and a total of 3 credits of Reading instruction and/or Teaching Methods or any combination thereof.