English as Second Language (ESL) Instructor

English As A Second Language Instructor

Under administrative direction of an educational administrator, provide lecture and laboratory instruction, to develop curriculum, evaluate performance of students engaged in the study of English as a Second Language, and to perform other related work, as required.

Examples Of Functions And Tasks

Curriculum Development - ESSENTIAL:
Review and evaluate curriculum in order to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of Divisional and/or Departmental budget constraints and availability of equipment and materials: coordinate with part-time instructors to enhance consistency of lecture and laboratory content; coordinate with educational administrator to assure transferability of courses within the California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) systems: evaluate and/or revise course descriptions, present new or revised curriculum to curriculum committee and/or other appropriate shared governance body;

make changes to curriculum as necessary and as approved within the shared governance structure. PERIPHERAL:
Review curriculum in accordance with changes in laws, regulations, and standards.

Lecture/Laboratory Preparation and Presentation - ESSENTIAL:
Complete book order forms and provide District bookstore with master copies of syllabi for printing; place appropriate reference items on reserve in the library; prepare lesson plans to be used in a lecture and/ or coordinate lectures with laboratory learning assignments. Introduce and present lecture/laboratory information and concepts in a clear and logical manner; use analogies and/or examples to convey important concepts;

provide instructional objectives to direct student learning; outline major points of information on board or overhead projector; enhance presentations with visual aids and/or demonstrations and/or examples, as available; prepare and distribute handouts to clarify particularly difficult topics; answer student questions clearly and without ridicule, improper criticism or bias; encourage students participation; monitor student activity and takes steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior;

design and develop new classroom and laboratory techniques and operation of equipment; assign homework and laboratory assignments to students and assign research topics as appropriate.

PERIPHERAL:
Review and evaluate new textbooks for content, readability, and cost effectiveness; select textbooks and/or laboratory manuals determined to be the most useful and appropriate; attend classes, workshops, conferences and symposiums to increase and/or update knowledge of subject matter and teaching methods and techniques; read current literature (normally several sources- books, newspapers, periodicals, and other printed materials) to prepare lectures; prepare, edit, and update syllabus materials for lectures and/or laboratories;

review and select and/or prepare computer and audio-visual materials for classroom and/or laboratory use; prepare typewritten and/or graphic handouts and/or transparencies for classroom and/or laboratory use; coordinate and confer with book publishing company sales representatives providing instructional materials; familiarize self with operation of all equipment currently available for use and which is appropriate for the subject area; erase chalk/whiteboards and otherwise prepare and oversee classrooms after class sessions.

Student Performance Evaluation - ESSENTIAL:
Develop quizzes, tests and laboratory/classroom examinations which are understandable and which fairly evaluate student progress; monitor student activity during examinations/quizzes and take steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior, e.g., cheating; deal swiftly, rationally, and consistently with persons involved in cheating and/or other unacceptable behavior; read and evaluate student responses on examination/quizzes, and mark and grade papers accordingly; assign, read and evaluate homework assignments, projects to promote learning;

tabulate scores and assign official grades; record scores and student attendance on appropriate forms, as required; advise students on academic matters regarding their performance; refer students to appropriate student services (for example, EOPS, etc).

PERIPHERAL:
Input student scores into a computer (including word processing software), and make printouts of scoring data available to affected students.

Advising/Counseling - ESSENTIAL:
Confer and collaborate with appropriate Counseling Center and Admissions and Records Department staff member(s) to ensure ESL students are provided consistent, accurate information with regard to District ESL program(s); maintain availability to students to discuss academic achievements, problems, complaints, other matters, advising as appropriate; interact with students in a genial and supportive manner, advise students regarding planning and scheduling of classes.

PERIPHERAL:
Understand District and/or ESL program(s) policies,…