Language Instructor; Part-Time

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ORGANIZATION AND AREA INFORMATION: Nestled in the central part of southeastern Arizona’s Gila Valley, the City of Safford is a thriving rural Arizona City. With a population of just over ten thousand, it is the largest municipality in Graham County. Incorporated as a town in 1901 and becoming a city in 1955, Safford has become the major hub for southeastern Arizona.

The City of Safford as an organization has multiple different departments and over 230 staff members including full time employees, seasonal employees, volunteer firefighters and council members to staff all the different positions at the City. The City also provides all utilities for its residents and other residents in surrounding areas. In addition to the major utilities of gas, water, electric, sewer, and sanitation, the City has a landfill and airport that service the county.

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, coordinates programming for language classes at the Safford Library.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a part-time grant funded position. The longevity of this position is dependent on grant funding. This position reports to the Library Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Schedules, organizes, and monitors up to twelve (12) monthly programs from August to May for adult audiences seeking to learn English or Spanish. Class content includes grammar, conversational practice, and assignments to further learning
• Facilitate language development of students through diverse group activities, with lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction as appropriate
• Promotes program to the general public
• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses:

• High School diploma or equivalent GED certificate.
• Associate’s Degree in Education or Language (preferred)
• One (1) year experience tutoring in English or Spanish
• Bilingual English/Spanish verbal and written communication required
• OR an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.

Required Knowledge and

Skills:

• Skill in working with the public
• Skill in verbal and written communication in English and Spanish
• Skill in operating a computer and Microsoft office software
• Skill in project organization
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships
• Skill in preparing lesson plans for curriculum

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUISITES: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is routinely performed in an office environment with occasional exposure to inclement weather, and varying temperatures.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling, climbing, stooping and occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.