Instructor, English Second Language; ESL), Part-Time, Grant Funded

The following duties, responsibilities, Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(KSA's), and physical requirements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The information listed below is not intended to be construed as a complete listing of all duties, responsibilities, KSA's, and physical requirements required of this position since changes to the position may occur at any time or additional requirements that may be added over the course of time.

SUMMARY: Under the Coordinator, Curriculum and Instruction, the incumbent will teach assigned classes conducting ESL/Adult Education assessment, testing and instruction; completion of related documentation and reports; maintaining on-going student contact; maintaining public relations activities; maintaining student retention activities; and participation in staff and professional development activities

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years or more of experience in educational programs and/or teaching experience. PREFERRED: None

The incumbent:

• Provide educational instruction in assigned subject/topic areas to include reading, writing, and speaking English as well as other topics as assigned.
• Conduct student assessment and testing, educational/vocational goal setting, and options in counseling to assigned students.
• Provide instruction that produces educational improvements for students as measured by student pre/post educational testing.
• Provide instruction that produces educational improvements as defined by Texas Department of Education educational standards.
• Contact any student who has an unexplained absence to discuss progress, offer assistance, and encourage retention.
• Document contact with absent students.
• Develop and submit learning documentation and progress forms (lesson plans, student portfolios, testing results, and other learning documentation) for assigned students in accordance with directed timeline requirements.
• Prepare and submits student-related forms (student evaluations; student/attendance forms; tracking and information forms, informal assessments, and other required student-related documents) for assigned students in accordance with directed timeline requirements.
• Complete and submit staff-related forms (timesheets, professional development forms). Materials/supplies tracking forms, and other required staff related documents in accordance with directed timeline requirements.
• Immediately notifies immediate supervisor of any and all support services that students may need.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of and adheres to program/project policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Keep immediate supervisor well-informed of activities, results of efforts, problems identified/potential problems, etc.; recommends corrective actions to immediate supervisor.
• Respect confidentiality in discussing clients, staff, volunteers, and corporate matters; also maintains confidentiality of corporate/project fiscal and personnel related information.
• Keep immediate supervisor informed of pursuit and acquisition of continuing education to maintain credentials.
• Attend all directed meetings, seminars, workshops, staff development trainings, etc.; overnight travel occasionally required.
• Report to work regularly and on time.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

• Display empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal and non-verbal communications.
• Work with colleagues and students by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving, and honest communication.
• Be friendly and collegial with co-workers, faculty, students, staff, and visitors to the campus.
• Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions.
• Maintain proficiency as needed and approved by attending trainings, reading job-related materials, and meeting with others in area of responsibility.
• Dress appropriately for a workplace with frequent customer service interaction and…