Bilingual Adult Education IET Coach & Instructor

Bilingual Adult Education IET Coach And Instructor

The Bilingual Adult Education IET Coach and Instructor is a grant-funded, bilingual (English/Spanish) position. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding and is not guaranteed from year to year. This position serves as both an instructional and coaching resource within ENMU-Ruidoso's Integrated Education and Training (IET) Workforce Training program, supporting adult learners who are simultaneously pursuing Adult Basic Education or High School Equivalency preparation alongside occupational skills training.

The IET Coach and Instructor provides contextualized instruction, individualized coaching, and coordinated student support, in both English and Spanish, to help participants build foundational academic skills, meet program requirements, and advance toward workforce credentials and employment. This position works collaboratively with IET instructional partners, workforce faculty, student services staff, and community partners to support student persistence, skill development, and successful program completion.

This position reports to the Director of Adult Education.

Typical duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver contextualized Adult Basic Education and High School Equivalency (HSE) instruction integrated with occupational training content in alignment with IET program design and NM Adult Education standards.
• Provide individualized coaching and academic support to IET participants, helping students set goals, monitor progress, address barriers, and persist through program completion.
• Coordinate with occupational instructors and workforce partners to align academic instruction with the technical content and competencies of the paired workforce training program.
• Conduct intake, assessment, and orientation activities for prospective IET participants, including reviewing eligibility requirements, administering academic assessments, and assisting with enrollment.
• Develops and adapts instructional materials, lesson plans, and learning activities that contextualize reading, writing, math, and digital literacy within the occupational training setting.
• Monitor student academic progress, attendance, and engagement, providing proactive outreach and coaching interventions for participants showing signs of risk or disengagement.
• Assist students with goal setting, career exploration, and transition planning, including support for HSE completion, credential attainment, and pathways into further education or employment.
• Advise IET students on enrollment into appropriate college-level courses and programs, helping them understand course selection, registration steps, and how their IET coursework connects to credit-bearing pathways at ENMU-Ruidoso.
• Connect participants with campus and community support resources, including financial aid, transportation assistance, childcare, and other wraparound services that support program participation and completion.
• Maintain accurate and complete participant records, including assessment results, attendance, progress benchmarks, credential attainment, and employment outcomes, in compliance with NM Adult Education and program reporting requirements.
• Participate in required NM Adult Education professional development, IET program training, and ongoing instructional improvement activities.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Adult Education, workforce faculty, student services staff, and community partners to coordinate program delivery and support student success.
• Assist with recruitment and outreach efforts to enroll eligible adult learners into IET program cohorts, including coordination with referral partners such as America's Job Center, community organizations, and employer partners.
• Assist with preparation of program reports, data submissions, and supporting documentation required for grant compliance, program evaluation, and institutional planning.
• Serve on committees and participate in meetings, college functions, and cross-training activities that support student success and institutional goals.
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Associate's degree required in Education, or a related field
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required
• Experience in adult education, workforce training, academic coaching, student support, or a related instructional or advising role
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced program environment

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Education, Workforce Development, or a related field
• Experience with contextualized or Integrated Education and Training (IET) instructional models
• Familiarity with NM Adult Education standards and reporting requirements
• Experience with data management systems, student information systems, or reporting tools used in adult education or workforce programs
• Experience coordinating with the…